74th All Japan Wind Orchestra Competition awards six gold prizes

The 74th All Japan Wind Orchestra Competition (University Division) was held on October 24, 2026, at the Fuchu no Mori Arts Theater in Fuchu, Tokyo. Fifteen university ensembles from across the country competed for gold, silver, and bronze awards based on performance perfection and expressive power.

Six organizations achieved the highest honor of the gold prize: Ryukoku University, Tokai University, Hiroshima University, Ritsumeikan University, Kanagawa University, and Fukuoka Institute of Technology.

Other participants received silver or bronze awards, including Akita University, which represented the Tohoku region and earned a silver prize.