Policy on AI-Generated Artwork

Human creativity is a core value of the Japan Parade Art Contest.

While digital tools are permitted, artworks generated primarily or entirely by artificial intelligence (AI) are not eligible for submission.

What is considered “AI-generated art”?

For the purposes of this contest, AI-generated art refers to works that are created wholly or substantially through automated systems, including but not limited to:

• Text-to-image generators 

• Image generation or transformation tools that produce final imagery with minimal human authorship

What is allowed

The following are permitted, provided that the artwork is primarily created by the artist:

• Hand-drawn, painted, or illustrated works

• Digital illustrations created using software such as Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, etc.

• Minor use of AI-assisted tools for non-creative or supportive purposes, such as:

  • Image resizing or cleanup

  • Noise reduction or color correction

Review and verification

All submissions are subject to review.
The Japan Parade Art Contest reserves the right to:

• Request additional information about the creation process

• Disqualify works determined to be AI-generated or in violation of contest rules

  NEW! Work-in-Progress (WIP) Documentation

  To help verify the originality of submitted artwork, all participants must submit at least one photo or screenshot showing their artwork in progress, along with their final submission. The documentation must provide evidence of the artwork’s creation process. Submissions that do not include the required WIP documentation may be considered ineligible.
  

By submitting, the artist confirms that the work is primarily human-created and complies with the AI Usage Policy.