Japan-Chile Relations

Design proposal for the commemorative logo marking the 130th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Chile.
(NOTE) No specific theme is required; however, logo proposals that symbolize the 130 years of friendship built jointly by Japan and Chile are expected.

Individuals holding Japanese or Chilean nationality are eligible to participate.

By Friday, July 31, 2026 (date of receipt).

Submitted logo design proposals will be evaluated by the “Executive Committee for the 130th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Chile,” composed of representatives from both countries, and one winning design will be selected. The Executive Committee, during the evaluation, will consider, among other aspects, the design appeal to represent the 130 years of relations between Japan and Chile, its creativity and originality, its graphic quality, legibility, versatility, and applicability on different platforms, sizes and formats, as well as the clarity of the conceptual explanation submitted by the applicant.
(NOTE) If it is determined that no suitable proposal was submitted, the contest may be declared “void.”

The selected design will be officially adopted as the commemorative logo for the 130th anniversary and will be announced simultaneously by the Japanese and Chilean parties.

1. Each applicant may submit only one proposal. If multiple proposals are submitted, they will not be considered for evaluation.
2. Proposals must be submitted in digital format, meeting the following requirements:
   1. File format: “.png”, “.jpg”, or “.pdf”
   2. File size: up to 5 MB
   3. Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
   (NOTE) Modifications to the format of the submitted proposal may be requested at a later date.
3. The proposal must include two versions:
   1. In color (no restrictions on the number of colors or gradients)
   2. In black and white
   The background must be white in both cases.
4. The application form (Word) must be completed, including a brief design concept description (intent regarding the 130th anniversary, description of the design, etc.), and submitted along with the proposal.

   Length:

   approximately 200 characters in Japanese or 100 words in Spanish.

   (NOTE) The content of the explanation will be published upon the announcement of the winning design.
5. Submissions will be accepted exclusively via email, in accordance with the following details:

   Recipient:

   Embassy of Japan in Chile (japonchile130@sg.mofa.go.jp)

   Subject:

   “Submission for Japan-Chile 130th Anniversary Logo”

   Attachments:

   1. Application form
   2. Logo design proposal (color and black-and-white versions)

1. Proposals must be original and must not have been previously published or submitted, either nationally or internationally, and must not infringe on copyrights, trademark, or other rights of third parties.
2. The use of generative artificial intelligence in the creation of the design is not permitted.
3. Proposals will be excluded from evaluation if they:
   1. Are contrary to public order or morals
   2. Violate or may violate laws currently in force
   3. Aim to promote specific ideologies, political stances, or religions
   4. Contain defamatory expressions
   5. Lack a public nature
   6. Do not align with the objective of promoting friendship between Japan and Chile
   7. Have commercial purposes
   8. Infringe on copyrights or other third-party rights
   Furthermore, even after selection, if it is determined that the proposal violates any of the above provisions, the selection may be revoked. If similarities with other designs are detected, the selection may also be revoked. The competent authorities—the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile, the Embassy of Japan in Chile, and the Embassy of Chile in Japan—shall not assume any liability for disputes or damages arising from these situations.
4. If, after the selection, false information is detected in the form submitted or a failure to fulfill the requirements by the applicant or the proposal is found, the selection may be revoked.
5. Once the logo is selected, adjustments or modifications may be requested. If the author’s consent is not obtained, the selection may be revoked.
6. Regarding copyright, all rights related to the submitted proposals (including rights of translation, adaptation, and use of derivative works) shall belong entirely to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile. Furthermore, the applicant shall not exercise moral rights with respect to the design proposal adopted as the logo.
7. The selected logo will be distributed to entities authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (including the Embassy of Japan in Chile) or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile (including the Embassy of the Republic of Chile in Japan), and will be used in activities commemorating the 130th anniversary. In principle, modifications will not be permitted, except for adjustments to colors, size and elements; conversion to black and white; or the addition of a Japanese or Spanish translation, as appropriate.
8. Applicants’ personal information will not be disclosed or provided to third parties without their consent.
9. No acknowledgments of receipt or notifications of non-selection will be sent. Furthermore, no inquiries or complaints regarding the evaluation process or results will be answered.

Embassy of Japan in Chile
Email: japonchile130@sg.mofa.go.jp