The Integrated URA Office, in collaboration with the Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability, is holding the “Hokkaido University Senryu Contest 2025” to promote communication across the university community.

Theme

Entries are now open for the Senryu Contest under the theme of “Hokkaido University and I — My Impact Moment —”

What is Senryu?

Senryu is a form of Japanese short poetry that consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. It often explores human nature, emotions, and everyday life with a humorous or satirical tone.

Language

If your preferred language is other than Japanese, we welcome your entries in the form of very short poetry of three lines in any of your preferred language.

Eligibility

Anyone affiliated with Hokkaido University.

How to Submit

Please follow the link provided below (on-campus network only):
https://u4u.oeic.hokudai.ac.jp/en/13243/

Deadline: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Announcement of Winning Entries

In January 2026, excellent pieces will be published on the Integrated URA Office website, and special awards will be given to particularly outstanding ones.

• 2024 Winning Entries

See contest details on the flyer below.

Inquiries:

Hokudai Senryu Committee 2025

• Contact: Fujita, Horiuchi, Ohe
• Email: hu_senryu[at]oeic.hokudai.ac.jp