[Japan Hobby Association] [Contest held] “Japan Handmade of The Year 2025” has started accepting applications.
*Japan Hobby Association*
Press release: September 3, 2024
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[Contest held] “Japan Handmade of The Year” to recognize things and things that connect handmade products to the future
2025” has started accepting applications.
*Organizer: Japan Hobby Association / Sponsor (planned): Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / Tokyo Metropolitan Government *
◆Japan Hobby Association (Chairman: Reiko Ehara)
Scope 2nd Building 502, 1-32 Suidimachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) is holding a contest that combines the “Hobby Industry Award” and “Hobby Award” that have been held in the past.
We have started accepting applications for the second time as Handmade of The Year.
◆Winning items will be exhibited at the Japan Hobby Show, an event that welcomes many visitors every year (scheduled to be held for three days from April 17th to 19th, 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight South Halls 1, 2, and 3). will be awarded at the event.
* Japan Handmade of The
Year is a contest for “handmade” products, services, works, and activities for both professionals and amateurs. *
We will award a wide range of items and things that will increase the value of handmade products in the future and make handmade items more enjoyable and rich than they are now. The winning entries will be exhibited at the Japan Hobby Show (scheduled to be held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from April 17th to 19th, 2025), which welcomes a large number of visitors every year, and will be awarded at the event. . We are looking forward to the expansion of Japanese handmade products, activities and works that are full of the joy of
manufacturing, handwork, and handmade products, such as products that are expected to expand the base of handmade hobbies and projects that are conscious of SDGs and sustainability through handmade products. . Recruitment details
Corporate/Organization Category
1. New products, new services, and new stores related to handmade hobbies 2. Promotion regarding handmade hobbies
3. Activities through handmade hobbies (promotion of
sustainability/SDGs, environmental initiatives, regional
revitalization, education and awareness for children, connections with the elderly and people with disabilities, etc.)
Individual/Group Category
1. Handmade creations in general.
2. Activities and events related to handmade products
3. Attitude and efforts through handmade products (including efforts on sustainability, SDGs, upcycling, etc.)
★ Click here for past awards https://hobby.or.jp/jhoty/gallery
Winners will be displayed at the Japan Hobby Show, which is attended by many visitors.
Award details (planned)
* ・Corporate/Organization Category*
* (*Applicable to companies and organizations with head offices or branch offices in Japan*)*
Prize (tentative): 1 person each Prize money
*Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award* 50,000 yen
*Tokyo Governor’s Award* 50,000 yen
*Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Manufacturing Industries Director-General Award* 30,000 yen
*Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial and Labor Bureau Chief Award* 30,000 yen *Japan Hobby Association Award* 10,000 yen
・Individual/Group category
(Individuals or groups residing in Japan. Open to professionals and amateurs, regardless of nationality. *Each student category is open to current students.)
Prize (tentative): 1 person each Prize money
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award 50,000 yen Governor of Tokyo Award 50,000 yen
Japan Hobby Association Award 10,000 yen
High School Student Division Grand Prize Certificate Only
Junior high school student division grand prize certificate only Elementary School Division Grand Prize Award Certificate Only schedule
Application deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Winners Announcement Tuesday, February 25, 2025
*Special site: https://hobby.or.jp/jhoty/
Award Thursday, April 17, 2025
*Inside the 49th 2025 Japan Hobby Show venue (Tokyo Big Sight South Hall) Exhibition Thursday, April 17th to Saturday, April 19th, 2025 *Inside the 49th 2025 Japan Hobby Show venue (Tokyo Big Sight South Hall) Selection committee introduction
Noriko Ichida
writer
https://ichidanoriko.com
Keigo Omaki
Editor-in-chief of Nippon Handiwork Encyclopedia
https://nippon-teshigoto.jp/
Kazumasa Sashide
“Sotokoto” Editor-in-Chief
https://sotokoto-online.jp/
How to apply
You can apply directly from the special website or download the application form and send it by mail.
https://hobby.or.jp/jhoty/
Special site
past contests
* ■Hobby Industry Award*
We established the “Hobby Industry Award” to encourage activities that contribute to the development of the industry through proactive efforts as a company to meet the needs of hobby enthusiasts. This award honors companies that have contributed in various ways to improving hobby life and the development of the industry, and was held until the 21st edition in 2021.
* ■Hobby Award*
As long as it is handmade or handmade, you can apply for any item or item.The award actively evaluates not only the design and
functionality, but also the thoughts, passion, and years that the creator has put into the work. The awards were held until the 31st edition in 2021, honoring activities and events related to people, local communities, etc., as well as their lifestyles and progress. ◆What is Japan Hobby Show?
A large-scale handmade event attended by 120,000 handmade fans! This is a three-day event where handmade fans from Japan and abroad gather, selling a wide variety of handmade items such as sewing, handicrafts, DIY, and interior design, as well as workshops where you can experience handmade products.
https://hobbyshow.jp/
48th 2024 Japan Hobby Show
[YouTube “Hobby ch!” 48th 2024 Japan Hobby Show Video]
https://youtu.be/Wxmm_Jm9whA?si=imfv5BIyNFy5NwYm
*Japan Hobby Association*
https://hobby.or.jp/
Since its establishment in 1976, the Japan Hobby Association has focused on the hobby life centered on handmade products, and has existed with the aim of widely introducing society to society and contributing in various ways. We host the world’s largest handmade event, the Japan Hobby Show.
*Contact information for this contest*
Japan Hobby Association Japan Handmade of The Year Secretariat Mail: prize@hobby.or.jp ／ TEL: 03-6265-3389