From 2006, in order to foster the next generation of players who will promote the music culture of taishogoto, a 'Nationwide Children's Taishogoto Contest,' open to players from any school was launched and the 'Taishogoto Ongaku Taisho' was established, and is given to the singer who sings the song most liked by taishogoto fans.
平成18年からは、次世代の大正琴音楽文化を担う後継者育成のため流派を問わず参加できる「全国子供大正琴コンクール」をスタートさせたほか、大正琴愛好者に最も好まれた曲を歌った歌手に贈られる「大正琴音楽大賞」も創設した。