The Japan Media Arts Festival is a comprehensive festival of MediaArts (Media Geijutsu) that honors outstanding works in the four divisions of Art, Entertainment, Animation and Manga, as well as providing a platform for appreciation of the works that have won awards. Exhibition of award-winning works in Tokyo. The 17th Japan Media Arts Festival received a record number of 4,347 entries from 84 countries and regions in its four divisions of Art, Entertainment, Animation and Manga. 32 prize-winners, 4 winners of Special Achievement Awards and Jury Selections are announced! The Grand Prize was won by Carsten Nicolai (Germany) for his media installation crt mgn The Exhibition of Award-winning Works will be held from Wednesday, February 5 to Sunday, February 16 at the National Art Center, Tokyo and other venues.