The official Sakia Art Photo Contest website has launched! Submissions are now being accepted nationwide, starting from Awaji Island!
First Innovation Press release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Press The official Sakia Art Photo Contest website has launched! Submissions are now open nationwide, starting from Awaji Island! The official website, created by First Innovation Co., Ltd., will begin accepting submissions for the photo contest on August 9, 2025. We hope to spread the charm of the region and the excitement of art to the entire nation.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/367/98210-367-b05a2c442bda69c8785ce34fe8fb8385-1912×2700.jpg Announcement of the launch of the official Sakia Art Photo Contest website The recently launched “Sakia Art Photo Contest Official Website (https://sakia-photo.com/)” was planned and produced by our company, First Innovation, and features a system that allows entrants to easily post photos. In addition to the traditional social media posting campaign, the new official website allows for centralized management of submitted works, the announcement of winning entries, and even online exhibitions. This creates a new experience that allows the charm of Awaji Island and “Sakia Art Days” to be shared not only with visitors in person, but from anywhere in the country. Click here for the official photo contest website Photo contest details Application Period: Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Monday, September 8, 2025 How to Apply: Post a photo taken at Frogs FARM on Instagram with the hashtag “SakiaArt” Judging Method: Judging by the organizers and special guest judges Announcement of Results: Sunday, September 21, 2025, the winning works will be exhibited at the Sakia Art Photography Exhibition at the Sakia venue Benefits: In addition to being officially exhibited, winning works will be promoted nationwide through press releases and social media. *The organizer may use the winning works free of charge (including exhibitions, printed materials, social media, commercial use, etc.). *Details will be provided to the winners individually, and permission will be confirmed. The purpose of this contest is to preserve for future generations the memories of participating in the art event and the beautiful scenery of Awaji Island in the form of photographs, and to capture the charm of the region from a new perspective. You can apply with just a single photo taken with your smartphone. Please feel free to join us. The thoughts behind the creation of the photo contest website Up until now, our company has proposed a new form of cultural dissemination by combining the power of digital technology with locally rooted projects. The official website for this photo contest was designed with the aim of being “a place where anyone can easily participate and experience the charm of Awaji Island through the photos.” We pursued ease of use from the user’s perspective, with a simple application flow, responsive design, and integration with social media. Cultural circulation born from Awaji Island The former Ozaki Elementary School, “SAKIA,” the setting for “Sakia Art Days,” is a renovated facility that connects the history and future of the region. Art projects utilizing the entire school building have transformed this former school into a new cultural hub. The photo contest, one of the event’s signature initiatives, provides a mechanism for active participation by local residents and visitors. This will capture the appeal of Awaji Island’s culture, nature, and people from multiple perspectives, and is expected to contribute to regional branding and tourism promotion. Our Strengths and Support This initiative is part of our integrated promotion support service, “BOOST∞ (Boost Infinity).” BOOST∞ is based on the concept of “The infinitely accelerating power of local communication,” and combines the web, social media, video, crowdfunding, and more to enable strategic information dissemination. The creation of this photo contest’s official website is positioned as a core part of BOOST∞’s service lineup, and is being provided as a mechanism to support a chain of empathy from Awaji Island to the entire country. Prospects for the future The winning works will be shared nationwide through official social media and digital galleries, becoming etched in the hearts of many as a new art culture born from Awaji Island. By sharing the perspectives of visitors to Awaji Island through artwork, the region’s appeal will elevate beyond mere tourism to a cultural asset with a rich narrative. First Innovation’s mission is to connect these “regional stories” to the future through the power of technology. We aim to spread the inspirational sparks of art and culture across Japan and the world with the power of digital technology, widening the circle of empathy. We will continue to work together with local people on Awaji Island and throughout the country, creating a cycle of creativity and communication and contributing to the realization of sustainable regional revitalization. Company profile ＜BALNIBARBI Inc.＞ Headquarters: Nakazawa Karaki Building 3F, 1-14-26 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City Representative: Chairman and Representative Director Hirohisa Sato Established: April 1991 Business: Restaurant management, regional revitalization projects in the fields of food, education, and art Official URL: https://www.balnibarbi.com/ ＜First Innovation Co., Ltd.＞ Head office location: DEUX TOURS EAST Tower 52F, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yushi Kinone,
Representative Director and President Established: April 2018 Business Description: Integrated promotion support, crowdfunding support, web and social media marketing support Service Brand: BOOST∞ (Boost Infinity), Tsunagari Funding Official URL:
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