■ International Junior Piano Institute in Uozu, Japan
A unique summer program where young pianists from around the world gather,
learn, and grow together through music.
🎹 Intensive lessons & masterclasses
🎻 Concerto workshop with Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa
🌏 International environment
🏫 Exceptional facilities with multiple grand pianos
Eligibility: Young pianists aged 8 to 18
2026 Festibal Today’s Schedule
Piano Concert Workshop Program
W. A. Mozart (1756–1791)
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K.491 – I. Allegro
演奏：Chun-Yang Huang（黄峻洋／チュンヤン・ホアン）
L. van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op.15 – I. Allegro con brio
演奏：Chih-Peng Hsueh（薛之芃／チーペン・シュエ）
L. van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op.19 – III. Rondo: Molto allegro
演奏：Yu-Tong Huang（ユートン・ホアン）
F. Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op.40 – I. Allegro appassionato
演奏：Kano Harada（原田香埜）
E. Grieg (1843–1907)
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 – I. Allegro molto moderato
演奏：Mei Kunizawa（国沢芽衣）
E. Grieg (1843–1907)
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 – I. Allegro molto moderato
演奏：Edward Hikaru Neems（エドワード・ヒカル・ニームス）
Festival Schedule
Festival Schedule
July 3 (Fri)
18:15–20:00 Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party
July 4 (Sat)
10:00–11:30 Opening Concert
13:00–17:00 Public Masterclass by Prof. Péter Kiss (Japanese Participants)
July 5 (Sun)
11:00–12:00 Florida International Piano Competition Asia Final
13:00–15:00 The 12th Manabi-no-Mori Piano Festival
(Featuring piano enthusiasts from Toyama Prefecture)
16:30–18:00 Public Lecture by Prof. Péter Kiss
【History of the Liszt Academy and Piano Music】
July 7 (Tue)
19:00–20:00 Mini Concert by Prof. Péter Kiss
Venue: Sakura Hall, Manabi-no-Mori
July 8 (Wed)
Excursion Day
Masu-zushi (Trout Sushi) Making Experience & Visit to the Toyama Glass Art Museum
July 9 (Thu)
17:30–18:30 Piano Duo Concert by Professors from Taiwan
(I-Chen Chen, Chi-Yu Chen)
Venue: Hotel Granmirage Lobby
July 11 (Fri)
Outreach Concert at Uozu Municipal Elementary School
School Lunch Experience with Local Students
July 11 (Sat)
15:00–16:30 Tea Time Concert (All Participants)
Venue: Hotel Granmirage Lobby
July 12 (Sun)
10:00–17:00 Concerto Workshop
Venue: Sakura Hall, Manabi-no-Mori
July 13 (Mon)
13:00–16:00 Final Concert and Closing Ceremony
Venue: Niikawa Bunka Hall (Small Hall)
* Please note that the schedule and times may be subject to minor changes.
The Elaine and Andrew Daniluk
8th Florida Young Artists International Piano Competition
2026 Asia Final – Results
The 2026 Asia Final of the Florida Young Artists International Piano Competition was successfully held on July 5, 2026, at Sakura Hall, Manabi no Mori Tenjinyama Exchange Center, Uozu, Toyama, Japan.
After careful deliberation by the jury, no First Prize was awarded this year.
These results are published with the approval of the Florida Young Artists International Piano Competition Office.
Results
🏆 Encouragement Award
Daisuke Kinoshita
🏆 Excellent Performance Award
Kano Harada
🏆 Excellent Performance Award
Edward Hikaru Neems
We sincerely thank the distinguished jury members, all participants, and everyone who contributed to the success of this event.
- Jury
- Prof. Jiro Yamamoto (Japan)
- Prof. Ikuko Nakaoki (Japan)
- Prof. Péter Kiss (Hungary) ８ｔｈ
■ About the Festival
Founded in 2024, the International Junior Piano Festival in Uozu was inspired
by the vision of Miyoko Nakaya Lotto, a distinguished pianist and educator who served as assistant to the legendary Sascha Gorodnitzki at The Juilliard School.
Set in the unique “Manabi no Mori” campus, often described as a “paradise for pianists,”the festival provides an exceptional environment with numerous grand pianos,practice studios, and an intimate concert hall.
Participants from Japan, the United States, Taiwan, and beyond gather each summerto study, perform, and share unforgettable musical experiences.
Important Notice Regarding the Concerto Workshop
Due to the unexpected cancellation of a national arts grant program, the planned performance opportunity with Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa has unfortunately been cancelled.
After careful consideration, we have revised the festival schedule so that students who applied for the Concerto Workshop will still be able to participate in a workshop led by Prof. Péter Kiss with piano accompaniment on July 12, and perform their concerto works at the Final Concert on July 13.
While we deeply regret that the orchestral collaboration cannot take place this year, we remain committed to providing meaningful musical and educational experiences for all participants.
5th June
🎹 Program Highlights
♪Daily private lessons with internationally acclaimed faculty
♪Special concerts, lectures, and open lessons by the faculty
♪Participants will have multiple performance opportunities, including the
Opening Concert and Final Concert, as well as performances in schools and various community venues
♪A variety of special programs including cultural exchange
🎻 Concerto Workshop
Unfortunately, the originally planned opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra has been cancelled due to circumstances related to national grant funding.
However, the festival has rearranged the schedule so that students who applied for this workshop will still be able to take part in a concerto workshop with piano accompaniment under the guidance of Prof. Péter Kiss on Sunday, July 12, at Sakura Hall, Manabi-no-Mori.
In addition, participants will have the opportunity to perform both solo and concerto works at the Final Concert on Monday, July 13.
Many past participants, parents, and faculty members have highly praised the festival for providing young pianists with rich and meaningful performance opportunities.
■ Date
July 3 – July 13, 2026
Sample Daily Schedule
Step 1: Submit application form
Step 2: Receive a PayPal invoice from the organizer and complete payment
Step 3: Confirmation of your registration
＊Payment will be requested via PayPal after application submission.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
■ FEES (Estimated)
Tuition: 175,000 JPY
Application Fee: 15,000 JPY (until April 30) / 30,000 JPY (after May 1)
Accommodation (11 nights with Breakfast): approx. 110,000 JPY
(Jully 3in－14 out )
Meals: 30,000 JPY
＊ Lunch and dinner are provided throughout the program.
As there are limited restaurants and shops near the venue,this arrangement allows participants to fully focus on their practice and studies.
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Estimated Total: approx. 300,000 – 350,000 JPY
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* Travel expenses not included
* Additional lessons and room upgrades are optional Fees (Estimated)
* Payment via PayPal available
■ ACCOMMODATION
Participants will stay at Hotel Granmirage Uozu.
• Breakfast included
• A shuttle bus is provided between the hotel and the venue at scheduled times (morning, afternoon, and evening).
Please note that transportation is available only at these set times.
Support staff are available throughout the program.
Updated Information (April 28)
The accommodation fee is 10,000 JPY per person per night (including breakfast).
- For one person: a single room
- For two people: a twin room
- The rate per person remains the same in both cases.
Please note that hotel rates may vary depending on the date.
However, the festival office negotiates with the hotel to provide a stable and fixed rate for all participants.
If a twin room is used for single occupancy, the rate will be 12,000 JPY per night.
■ACCESS
From Tokyo:
1. Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kurobe-Unazuki Onsen Station (2.5 hours)
2. Taxi or “Omotenashi Taxi” to Uozu (20 min / ~1,000 JPY)
Staff support is available upon arrival.
■ APPLICATION
Step 1: Submit application form
Step 2: Receive a PayPal invoice from the organizer and complete payment
Step 3: Confirmation of your registration
＊Payment will be requested via PayPal after application submission.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
■ CONTACT
We look forward to welcoming you to Uozu!