Miyako Island Product Development Support PROJECT 2024: Resort Wedding Goods & Ideas Contest—Announcement of Results 2
■ Category: Okinawa Resort Wedding Association Award
13) Work No. 39: FUKUGI JewelryMs. Aya Kureya
■Proposed Image
■Overall Story
Fukugi trees thrive in abundance on Miyako Island, their lush greenery brimming with vitality. Also known as “Fukugi” (literally “tree of happiness”), these trees are said to “bring happiness and prosperity.” The leaves of the fukugi—a symbol of happiness—are intricately carved into jewelry by Hawaiian jewelry artisans.
Whenever visitors to Miyako Island see the Fukugi jewelry they purchased there, I hope they’ll be reminded of the happy times they spent on the island.
■Components of the Proposal
1) Who will use or benefit from the proposal?
Couples and married couples visiting Miyako Island
2) Period, time, and timing of the proposal's implementation and use (When)
When visiting Miyako Island, or when reminiscing about the time I spent there
3) Materials to Be Used in the Proposal and Details of the Services (What)
Wear FUKUGI jewelry, which “brings happiness and prosperity”
4) Location where the proposal will be used
Both while I was on Miyako Island and after I returned from Miyako Island,
5) How will the proposal be utilized, used, and applied?
We hope you’ll cherish your happy memories of Miyako Island forever, so this makes a perfect gift for the bride and groom to exchange rings and bangles or to commemorate their trip.
6) Price
Bangle: ¥30,000
Rings starting at ¥68,000
■ Category: Student Award: 10,000 yen Amazon gift card
11. Sharing Happiness with Soap That Looks Like JewelsRuna Ichikawa (High School Student)
■CategoryGifts and Merchandise Category (wedding favors, small gifts, handmade items, etc.)
■Proposed Image
■Components of the Proposal
1) Who will use or benefit from the proposal?
Everyone attending the wedding
2) Period, time, and timing of the proposal's implementation and use (When)
Not only is it great for washing your hands, but it also looks nice, so you can use it as a decorative item
...is also available.
3) Materials to Be Used in the Proposal and Details of the Services (What)
Ingredients: → "MP Soap (glycerin soap)," which is the main ingredient,
"Color gels and pigments" needed for coloring
"Essential oils" in your favorite scents
Since it can be made through a very simple process—just mix and let it set—it’s a great tool for blending colors
You can express your attention to detail in areas such as the fit and the final shape.
4) Location where the proposal will be used
Home
5) How will the proposal be utilized, used, and applied?
Since it's soap, you can use it to wash your hands, of course, but it also looks just like a gemstone...
Since it's an eel-shaped soap, it's perfect for home decor.
6) Price
■Overall Story
Since it leaves no physical trace, it’s easy to use, it can be used by anyone regardless of gender or age; its compact size makes it easy to take home; its jewel-like appearance allows it to double as a decorative item; adding fragrant essential oils provides a soothing effect; and because the bride and groom can incorporate their personal touches during the crafting process, presenting a one-of-a-kind soap made just for them creates a lasting memory for wedding guests.