Announcement: Entries Now Being Accepted for the “24th Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2026”
The Minato Ward Tourism Photo Contest is held annually with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Minato Ward through photography—from its famous landmarks and historic sites to seasonal scenes and hidden gems. Starting Saturday, October 10, 2026, we will begin accepting entries for the “24th Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2026” in two categories: the General Category and the Koshien Category (*for junior high and high school students).
This year, the “Islands Division”—which collaborates with Minato Ward—has once again been designated as a Special Area Award category, and photos capturing the charm of the “Islands Division” are also eligible for submission. Please share the “charm of the islands” that you have discovered through your photographs.
Winners will receive luxurious prizes! We look forward to receiving many entries from you all!
<Purpose>
To introduce Minato Ward’s tourism resources—such as various spots, famous landmarks, historic sites, and seasonal traditions—as well as the activities of its residents through photography, and to rediscover the charm of Minato Ward (including the “Islands” category, which serves as this year’s Special Area Award).
<Submission Period>
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Monday, January 11, 2027 (Public Holiday)
<Eligibility>
Anyone may enter (including those who do not live, work, or attend school in Minato Ward)
*However, the Koshien Division is limited to high school and middle school students.
(High school and middle school students may also choose the General Division. In that case, they may enter only one division.)
<Judging Process>
Head Judge: Ms. Mineko Orisaku
Judging will be conducted by the organizers and the executive committee.
<Awards and Prizes>
[General Division]
● 1 Gold Prize (certificate, 100,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
● 1 Silver Prize (certificate, 30,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
● 1 Bronze Prize (certificate, 10,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
● 5 Special Prizes (certificate, 10,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
Ward Mayor’s Award, Head Judge’s Award, Tourism Association Chairman’s Award, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Minato Branch Chairman’s Award, Minato Ward Shopping District Federation Chairman’s Award
● 6 Special Jury Awards (certificate, supplementary prize)
● 5 Area Awards (certificate, supplementary prize): “Shiba/Shinbashi,” “Akasaka/Aoyama,” “Azabu/Roppongi,” “Takanawa/Shirokane,” “Shibaura/Odaiba”
[Koshien Division]
● Grand Prize: 1 winner (certificate, 20,000 yen in gift certificates, supplementary prize)
● Runner-up: 1 winner (certificate, 5,000 yen in gift certificates, supplementary prize)
● Special Award: 1 winner (certificate, supplementary prize)
[Common to General Division and Koshien Division]
● Special Area Award “Islands” (1 winner) (Certificate, supplementary prize) Eligible regions: Izu Islands, Ogasawara Islands
<Announcement of Results and Awards Ceremony>
Winners will be contacted directly in late February 2027.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
Winning entries are scheduled to be exhibited at the Minato City Tourist Information Center (Fudanotsuji Square) and other locations.
[Click here for entries and details]
https://visit-minato.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=255
<Organizer and Sponsors>
[Organizer] Minato City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
[Sponsors] Minato City, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Minato Branch
<Contact Information>
Minato City Tourism Association Secretariat
Email: infominato1959@gmail.com
This year, the “Islands Division”—which collaborates with Minato Ward—has once again been designated as a Special Area Award category, and photos capturing the charm of the “Islands Division” are also eligible for submission. Please share the “charm of the islands” that you have discovered through your photographs.
Winners will receive luxurious prizes! We look forward to receiving many entries from you all!
<Purpose>
To introduce Minato Ward’s tourism resources—such as various spots, famous landmarks, historic sites, and seasonal traditions—as well as the activities of its residents through photography, and to rediscover the charm of Minato Ward (including the “Islands” category, which serves as this year’s Special Area Award).
<Submission Period>
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Monday, January 11, 2027 (Public Holiday)
<Eligibility>
Anyone may enter (including those who do not live, work, or attend school in Minato Ward)
*However, the Koshien Division is limited to high school and middle school students.
(High school and middle school students may also choose the General Division. In that case, they may enter only one division.)
<Judging Process>
Head Judge: Ms. Mineko Orisaku
Judging will be conducted by the organizers and the executive committee.
<Awards and Prizes>
[General Division]
● 1 Gold Prize (certificate, 100,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
● 1 Silver Prize (certificate, 30,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
● 1 Bronze Prize (certificate, 10,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
● 5 Special Prizes (certificate, 10,000 yen cash prize, supplementary prize)
Ward Mayor’s Award, Head Judge’s Award, Tourism Association Chairman’s Award, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Minato Branch Chairman’s Award, Minato Ward Shopping District Federation Chairman’s Award
● 6 Special Jury Awards (certificate, supplementary prize)
● 5 Area Awards (certificate, supplementary prize): “Shiba/Shinbashi,” “Akasaka/Aoyama,” “Azabu/Roppongi,” “Takanawa/Shirokane,” “Shibaura/Odaiba”
[Koshien Division]
● Grand Prize: 1 winner (certificate, 20,000 yen in gift certificates, supplementary prize)
● Runner-up: 1 winner (certificate, 5,000 yen in gift certificates, supplementary prize)
● Special Award: 1 winner (certificate, supplementary prize)
[Common to General Division and Koshien Division]
● Special Area Award “Islands” (1 winner) (Certificate, supplementary prize) Eligible regions: Izu Islands, Ogasawara Islands
<Announcement of Results and Awards Ceremony>
Winners will be contacted directly in late February 2027.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2027.
Winning entries are scheduled to be exhibited at the Minato City Tourist Information Center (Fudanotsuji Square) and other locations.
[Click here for entries and details]
https://visit-minato.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=255
<Organizer and Sponsors>
[Organizer] Minato City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
[Sponsors] Minato City, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Minato Branch
<Contact Information>
Minato City Tourism Association Secretariat
Email: infominato1959@gmail.com