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The second edition of Kanseki’s 50th anniversary “Smile Photo Contest” will be held! We are looking for a photo that will bring a smile to the person who sees it.

Kanseki Co., Ltd.
The second edition of Kanseki’s 50th anniversary “Smile Photo Contest” will be held! We are looking for a photo that will bring a smile to the person who sees it.
A photo contest was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company’s founding. With the theme of “Smile,” excellent prizes will be given out to the best entries each time. Applications for the second round “Summer” will be from June 1st (Saturday) to July 31st (Wednesday), and we are looking for one photo that will bring a smile to the faces of those who see it.
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We are looking for a wonderful photo that will bring a smile to the people who see it.
As part of our project to commemorate our 50th anniversary, we are looking for photos of smiling faces that express the variety of “richness” sought in today’s era, such as precious time, peaceful places, and connections with people. We are holding a contest. In the first round, “Spring,” which was held from March to April,
approximately 250 entries were received from all over the country, and 11 entries were selected for three prizes, including the Smile Grand Prize. For the second summer edition, we are looking for photos that will bring a smile to the faces of those who see them.
The second edition of Kanseki’s 50th anniversary “Smile Photo Contest” will be held! Looking for “a photo that brings a smile to people who see it” Kanseki Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Ichiro Otagaki, Headquarters: Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Stock Code: 9903) is looking for photos to commemorate its 50th anniversary in February 2025. We are holding a contest. The contest will be held four times each season under the theme of “Smile,” and the best entries each time will receive luxurious prizes. Applications for the second round of “Summer” will be from June 1st (Saturday) to July 31st (Wednesday), and we will be looking for one photo that will bring a smile to the faces of those who see it. [Special web page]
https://www.kanseki.co.jp/50th/event/photo_contest/summer/
[Image 1: https://prtimes.jp/i/140190/6/resize/d140190-6-507d101508b0f49cde64-0.jpg&s3=140190-6-e8e22039c8b279ed731164b045cff09c-2292×1542.jpg] We are looking for a wonderful photo that will bring a smile to the faces of those who see it.As part of our project to commemorate our 50th anniversary, we are looking for photos that are needed in this day and age, such as precious moments, peaceful places, and
connections with people. We are holding a photo contest inviting photos of smiling faces that express a variety of “richness.” In the first round, “Spring,” which was held from March to April,
approximately 250 entries were received from all over the country, and 11 entries were selected for three prizes, including the Smile Grand Prize. For the second summer edition, we are looking for photos that will bring a smile to the faces of those who see them. [Implementation overview] Event name: “Smile Photo Contest” 2nd round Summer application period: June 1, 2024 (Saturday) to July 31, 2024 (Wednesday) Results announced: August 19, 2024 (Monday) Award : Smile Grand Prize (1 person each time)…Kanseki common shopping ticket 50,000 yen + photo panel Excellent award (several people each time)…Kanseki common shopping ticket 10,000 yen + photo panel Special award (1 person each time)…Kanseki common Shopping ticket worth 5,000 yen + photo panel *Special awards include Eco Award, Like Award, DIY Craft Award, Gardening Award, Bicycle Award, Season Award, Pet Award, and Outdoor Award.
How to apply: From Instagram or the special webpage (please check the webpage for details) [Special webpage]
https://www.kanseki.co.jp/50th/event/photo_contest/summer/

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[Image 4: https://prtimes.jp/i/140190/6/resize/d140190-6-180b5304df9a4c6b8f6a-3.jpg&s3=140190-6-ad2a585fe8528137603145b9f69a4631-3900×3900.jpg] [Photographer Masato Yamada as a special judge] In this photo contest, three awards such as Smile Grand Prize will be selected each time. In addition, photographer Masato Yamada will be the special judge who will decide the Grand Prize and Excellence Award. Mr. Yamada will decide the Grand Prize and Excellence Award from among the excellent works selected in the first round by the Kanseki Photo Contest Secretariat.
[Image 5: https://prtimes.jp/i/140190/6/resize/d140190-6-72e3464d0b4017a3de28-4.jpg&s3=140190-6-ce9f004eadde06123dbe646baf2a1355-372×495.jpg] [Special judge] Photographer Makoto Yamada Born in 1973 in Tokyo. After working as a magazine editor, became independent as a
photographer. He conveys the joy of sea travel while rowing around the country in a sea kayak. Tenmaku Design Collaborator. He shoots in a wide variety of genres, including pleasure boats, cars, and children, and is active in a wide range of domestic and international magazines, websites, and advertisements. [About Kanseki Co., Ltd.] Since its founding in 1975, our company has been operating under the management philosophy of “providing products and services that enrich and comfort homes and lifestyles, and help improve the living culture of local people.” With our home center business as our core, we have developed multiple businesses including outdoor specialty stores. From “creating a comfortable life” to “proposing a lifestyle that enriches your life,” we will continue to strive to be a “safe, kind, and convenient store” that will help our customers in their daily lives. I will continue to do so. [Company profile] Company name: Kanseki Co., Ltd. Head office location: 3-1-1 Nishikawatahonmachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture President and CEO: Ichiro Otagaki Business details: Management of home centers, specialty stores, etc. and all related businesses Established: 1975 HP: https://www.kanseki.co.jp/ [For inquiries regarding this article] Kanseki Co., Ltd. 50th Anniversary Event Business Department Person in charge: Kataura TEL: 028-688-7597 MAIL: kansek50thi-info@kanseki.co .jp
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