The 34th Soka-Nippon International Harp Competition has announced the winners of this year’s competition, held Nov. 17–20 in Soka City, Japan. The jury for this year’s competition included chairperson Norio Sato (guitar), as well as jury members Mari Nakano (flute), Yoko Miyano (violin), Kaori Otake (harp), Kaoru Kondo (harp), Mai Fukui (harp), and Mayumi Miyahara (harp).
Advanced division (20 and under)
First prize: Mizuki Namba
Second prize: Rina Kubo
Third prize: Haruka Koguchi
Fourth prize: Mai Kamiyama
Fifth prize: Moe Nakata
Sixth prize: Mariya Kondo
Junior division (12 and under)
First prize: Serene Tu
Second prize: Chaewon Kim
Second prize: Natalie Chee
Fourth prize: Natalie Joo
Fifth prize: Yukino Fushimi
Sixth prize: Mio Ishikawa
The next competition will be held in 2024, with three divisions (Junior, Advanced, and Professional). For more information, visit the competition’s website.
