What happens to the winners of the Japan competition?

Top performers in the Japan competition gain the right to represent Japan at the Scratch Olympiad World Finals, where they can compete against peers from around the globe.

Can beginners participate in this competition?

Yes, they can. The competition offers multiple age-based categories, ranging from basic animations for 7-8 year olds to complex game development for older students.

How do I submit my project?

Projects created on scratch.mit.edu or ROBBO scratch should be submitted via the entry form on the official Japanese event website.

Entries Now Open for 'Scratch Olympiad 2026' Japan! Competing in Creativity for the AI Era, Sponsored by Tokyo University of Science

Published May 19, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:59 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

ROBBO JAPAN has opened entries for the national qualifying round of the Scratch Olympiad 2026 from May 15 to June 20. The online competition offers winners a chance to advance to the World Finals.

ROBBO JAPAN Co., Ltd. has officially launched entry registration for the 'Scratch Olympiad 2026' Japan National Competition, running from May 15th to June 20th, 2026.

This international contest aims to foster creativity and logical thinking in children worldwide through Scratch programming. High-achieving participants from the Japan competition will earn the right to advance to the World Finals (Final Stage).

### Competition Details - Name: Scratch Olympiad 2026 Japan Competition - Entry Period: May 15, 2026 – June 20, 2026 - Eligibility: Residents of Japan aged 7 and above (including students and educators) - Participation Fee: Free of charge - Format: Online - Sponsorship: Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Dept. of Information and Computer Science

### Participation Categories (Excerpts) - 'My World' (7–8 years old): Animation of daily surroundings. - 'My Book' (9–10 years old): Introducing stories via animation and audio. - 'Know-all' (11–12 years old): Educational quiz games. - 'Games' (13–14 years old): Original or modified game projects.

Winners will have the prestigious opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical skills to judges and participants from around the world at the Final Stage. The competition is open to all, including those not currently enrolled in ROBBO schools.

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