No first prize was awarded in the professional Honour Division of the 53rd Japan Guitar Competition, according to the organiser’s published results. The competition took place on 8–9 August 2026 at The Phoenix Hall in Osaka.
The professional results
Misuzu Iwasaki received second prize and Taichi Fukazawa third. Shotaro Yoshida and Kiyonori Hirota received finalist prizes, while the jury prize went to Tamao Hiraga.
The results page also lists awards across school-age, university and other divisions, giving teachers and players a broader view of the participants recognised this year. Readers can consult the complete official list below.
Source: Japan Guitar Association: official competition results
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