Shueisha Co., Ltd.
What is the most comfortable kitchen for women in their 30s and 40s? The magazine “LEE” has announced the implementation of the “Kitchen Grand Prize that makes families smile” and has started recruiting!
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As part of its 40th anniversary project, Shueisha’s magazine “LEE” presents photos of kitchens and landscapes that make women, mainly women in their 30s and 40s (hereafter referred to as the LEE generation), feel “really comfortable”, as well as photos of those. Decided to implement the “Kitchen Grand Prize that makes families smile” to solicit stories about families related to. We will start accepting applications from Tuesday, February 7th.
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(C) LEE March issue/Shueisha Photography/Wakana Baba
LEE generation’s interest in “comfortable kitchen”
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(C) LEE March issue/Shueisha Photography/Wakana Baba
Since its launch in May 1983, “LEE” has featured numerous interior projects that are closely related to the lives of its readers. What we have learned from our 40 years of knowledge about the lifestyles of the LEE generation is that for the LEE generation, who focus on living, the kitchen is the center of their lives, and there is a particular need to make it a comfortable place. It means that it is a place that is on the rise. In recent years, the kitchen needs have diversified, not only for flow lines and functionality as a living space, but also for a “work space where you can take a break” and a “counter type where you can talk with your family”.
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* Excerpt from the “home building survey” conducted by the LEE editorial department for 390 readers in September 2010
Therefore, the LEE editorial department asked what kind of thoughts they had in creating the kitchen, and also collected the smiles and stories of the families that the kitchen created, and created the idea of a kitchen that is suitable for the times and ideal for the current LEE generation. I wanted to take a close-up on “The way families should be” and deliver it to readers. The editorial department offers home coverage to the Grand Prix and Semi-Grand Prix winners selected from applicants. The kitchen will be featured in the December issue of “LEE” (scheduled to be released on November 7) along with photos taken by a professional photographer. In addition, we will invite you to the -LEE 40th anniversary event (official name undecided)-to be held on October 1st (Sun), and we will award you at the award ceremony.
Comments from 3 judges
Emi, a storage advisor who is serializing in the same magazine, Tetsu Kouken, a cooking researcher, and Naoko Hamashima, a model, are invited as judges. The three winners, who embody the lifestyle proposed by LEE and have received overwhelming support from readers, will bring excitement to this grand prize.
Emi (organization storage advisor)
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“For mothers who can’t quite have their own room, maybe the kitchen is where they can express their ‘personality’ with pots and plates?! My husband and children have started to voluntarily participate in housework, and before I know it, I’m happy (laughs). Readers, too, please apply with a lot of your own personality!”
●profile Director of OURHOME. Based on the concept of “just right life for the family”, we will disseminate information and sell original products. He has published a total of 560,000 copies of his books, such as “My selection of ‘just right’ items” (published by Shueisha). A 10-minute radio about life and work is being distributed every weekday on the voice media “Voicy”.
Koukentetsu (cooking researcher)
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“For me, it is a space that can be said to be ‘in the middle of my life.’ The kitchen is not only a place where you can cook, but also a place where you can read, work, and have fun all day long. I was able to visit the various kitchens inside, so I’m looking forward to the kitchen posts where readers can get a glimpse of their wonderful lives.”
●profile A cooking researcher who is widely active in magazines and on TV. Dad of three children. In “LEE”, “Kotenketsu’s Story of Korean Rice” is being serialized. Official YouTube “Koh Kentetsu Kitchen” (@kohkentetsukitchen) is a popular channel with over 1.6 million subscribers. He is the author of many books, including “When I stood in the kitchen of Asia, I felt that everything was forgiven” (Shinsensha).
Naoko Hamashima (model)
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“The kitchen is an important place where you can be alone, and a place where you think about your family. ” may be a “hint” for someone.It can be a clean and simple display, or a lively display! You can feel the personality of the person, and you can feel the “smile of the person” beyond that. Please take a peek into the kitchen.”
●profile Born in 1976. Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido. After making her debut as a model at the age of 18, she worked as an exclusive model for LEE for 10 years from 2009 to 2018. His nickname is “Hamaji”. “LEE” is serializing “I really liked it”. Currently, in addition to being a model, she is active in TV and radio media, such as the studio guest of NHK “Asaichi”. He is also showing his talent as a picture book author.
About applying for the “Kitchen Grand Prize that makes families smile” ●Application conditions
Those who live in Japan and are able to introduce the application photos on the “LEE” magazine, “LEEweb”, each SNS, and be interviewed by the editorial department.
● How to apply
There are two ways to apply: Instagram application and web application. 1: How to apply from Instagram
Follow LEE’s official Instagram account (@magazinelee), and upload a photo of the kitchen on the applicant’s account with the hashtag “#Shueisha LEE Kitchen Award Application”. (up to 10 sheets) Please add a caption in about 400 characters that describes how the kitchen made you and your family smile, as well as your thoughts and feelings about the kitchen. I will consider it as an application after uploading.
*Please do not unfollow during the selection period until July 31st. 2: How to apply from “LEEweb”
Please attach photo data according to the application form on “LEEweb” (https://lee.hpplus.jp/column/2527321/) and apply.
*Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries regarding selection. *Personal information submitted through “LEEweb” will be strictly managed and will not be used for purposes other than this project. ↓ You can also apply using the QR code below.
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●Application deadline
February 7, 2023 (Tuesday) 0:00 to May 8, 2023 (Monday) 23:59 ● Flow after application
First screening (mid-June)
The LEE editorial department screens the application contents. Those who pass the first screening will be notified by email, phone, or DM on Instagram.
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Final examination (early to mid-July)
Additional interviews regarding the content of the application will be conducted by e-mail or telephone. Based on the content, the three judges and the LEE editorial department will make the final judgment. ↓
Winner decision (late July)
Winners will be notified by email or phone. In addition, the Grand Prix and Semi-Grand Prix winners will be asked to visit their homes from early August to mid-September to discuss the content that will be posted on “LEE” magazine, “LEEweb” and official SNS (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest). Please interview me.
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Result announcement
In the December issue of LEE (released on November 7), the Grand Prix, Semi-Grand Prix, and each award will be published.
The award ceremony will be held on October 1st (Sunday) at the LEE 40th anniversary event (official name and venue undecided).
Basic information of “LEE”
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c) LEE March issue/Shueisha Photography/Kentaro Watanabe
A lifestyle fashion magazine that caters to women in their 30s and 40s who enjoy fashion, beauty, interior design, and lifestyles in all genres. The average circulation is 122,000 copies (according to the Japan Magazine Association). Released on the 7th of every month. The official website “LEEweb” is full of “@homeLEE” content focusing on housing and living
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https://lee.hpplus.jp/) has created a special site that focuses on “living”, from building a house to how to live, with the keyword “build in your own way, live comfortably”. Now open. One of the highlights is the room tour video that is uploaded from time to time. Please pay attention.URL: https://bit.ly/3DDyUbG
Details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000404.000011454.html