Brand Gift Championship for Couples: Call for Small Gift Suggestions and Ideas (AI-generated entries are accepted for the first round; the second round requires physical samples)
Brand Gift Championship for Couples
To the two who are in love with their “special someone”
Call for Small Gift Ideas (Digital submissions are accepted for the first round; the second round will involve physical entries)
■ Contest Overview
The “Brand Gift Championship for Couples” is held with the aim of discovering and fostering gifts originating from Okinawa that embody “sentiment” and “experiences” befitting couples’ special moments, such as Okinawa resort weddings, marriage proposals, and anniversaries.
Without being limited to existing catalog gift options, we are seeking attractive products that convey a sense of Okinawan storytelling and Japanese tradition, with the goal of creating a new gift-giving culture.
Click here to apply:https://forms.gle/WVbKihG2GRtzAKuh
■ Organizer
Okinawa Resort Wedding Association
Official website
Inquiries:[email protected]
■ Eligibility
Call for Suggestions and Ideas for Small Gifts
(AI-generated works are acceptable for the first round of applications; the second round of judging requires physical submissions.)
We will provide 10,000 yen toward the cost of a prototype for candidates who have passed the first round and are proceeding to the second round.
Food businesses, or businesses capable of planning, developing, and selling food products
*Please note that this recruitment is limited to the Food Division.
■ Awards
・Okinawa Resort Wedding Association Award
・Sponsor Award
■ Prizes
Excellence Award (1 company)
We placed an order with the event organizer for 250 small gifts. It has been confirmed that these will be used at the actual wedding ceremony.
Consolation Prize
We guarantee that your product will be featured in catalogs from gift companies.
Also,
You can exhibit at the "Koi Fest OKINAWA" event (October 11–12, 2025 / Aoyama, Tokyo).
■Request for PR Support
Follow our official Instagram account:@tabi.wedding
#Brand Gift Championship
■ Review Schedule
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Application Period: Sunday, April 20, 2025 – Saturday, May 31, 2025
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Initial Screening (Document Review): June 10, 2025 (tentative)
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Second Round of Screening (2 Companies Selected): Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Final Review (Sales Performance Evaluation): Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ Tokyo Event Venue
■ Application Details
We are seeking gift ideas that fit the following themes and price ranges.
You may submit proposals for both modifications to existing products and the development of new products.
[Theme]
"Foods with a Message"
Examples: cookies, chocolate kisses, chocolate sticks, etc.
The key point is that they convey wedding congratulations and express gratitude to the guests attending the ceremony.
[Price Range]
Please suggest products that fall within one of the following price ranges (list price).
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① 500 yen
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② 700 yen
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③ 1,000 yen
■ Important Notes
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The two companies that advanced to the final round will conduct actual sales at the Tokyo event on October 11 and 12, and the Excellence Award will be determined based on their sales performance (number of units sold).
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If it is difficult for you to set up a booth at the event, the organizing committee can sell your items on your behalf.
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The prices shown are "list prices (retail prices)"; you must set the "wholesale price" when placing an order.
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You can also enter multiple products, butSeparate registration applications for each productis required.
- Size (in grams or milliliters) and dimensions (including gift packaging)
- Best-by date or use-by date: X days from the manufacturing date / Items with at least X days remaining at the time of delivery, etc.
- Allergen Labeling: Required for food products (e.g., wheat, milk, eggs, etc.)
- Packaging Options: Gift wrapping available / Simple packaging / Wrapping available, etc.
- Please include information on whether custom engraving is available or not, as well as any conditions (e.g., minimum order of 50 items or more).
- Orders accepted starting from a minimum lot size of X units or X yen or more, etc.
- Order Lead Time: X days from order placement to delivery (may also include information on peak season processing times)
- Delivery Options: Bulk Delivery / Individual Shipments / Delivery to Specified Locations Available / Refrigerated Shipping Available, etc.
- Shipper: Address and area of the shipping origin (used to determine shipping costs)
■ Handling of Personal Information
Entrants' personal information will not be used for any purpose other than the administration of this contest and will not be disclosed to any third parties.
■ Regarding Changes to the Contest Details
Event details are subject to change as necessary. Any changes will be announced on the official website as they occur.
Click here to apply:https://forms.gle/WVbKihG2GRtzAKuh
■ Inquiries
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us at:
[email protected]
The following are examples of applications.
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Product Name
"Chinsuko for Two ~ Okinawa 'Koika' Set ~"
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Product Overview
Item Description
- Product Name: Chinsuko for Two ~Okinawa Love Sweets Set~
- Product Category: Baked Goods Gift Sets (Okinawan Specialty Sweets × Anniversary Packaging)
- Contents: 2 varieties × 4 pieces each (8 pieces total) (e.g., Salted Vanilla / Purple Sweet Potato Chocolate)
- Best-by Date: 60 days from the date of manufacture / Guaranteed to be at least 45 days from the date of delivery
- Allergens: Wheat, eggs, milk, soy (if chocolate is included)
- Packaging: Mini Bingata-patterned box + heart-shaped ribbon wrapping + included sticker where you can write both of your names
- Minimum Order Quantity: Standard Specifications: 30 boxes or more; Customized with Name and Tags: 50 boxes or more
- Order lead time: Within 5 business days (typically) / 10 days or more for custom engraving
- Shipping Origin: Within Okinawa Prefecture (Naha, Nago, Yomitan, etc.)
- Eligible Participants: Boyfriends/girlfriends, married couples, couples who have registered their marriage, and wedding guests
- Gift-Giving Occasions: Anniversary Trips, Proposals, Souvenirs, and Wedding Favors
Key Selling Points (PR Text)
“So chinsuko really is the taste of love.”
We’ve cast a “sweet-and-salty” spell on Okinawa’s classic chinsuko cookies, just for couples in love.
We’ve selected our popular “Salted Vanilla” and “Purple Sweet Potato Chocolate” flavors and will deliver them in a lovely mini box to add a special touch to your celebration.
A "Love Sweets" gift set that’s perfect for sharing as a memento of your trip or after a proposal ♡
Image Assets (Required Components)
- • The product itself (box / unboxing photos)
- • A photo of two chinsuko cookies “stuck together to form a ♡” (to create a couple vibe)
- • Examples of how to use personalized labels (visual branding with names)
Options (Proposals with a Strong Impact)
Proposal Details
Includes a message card: “One-Line Card to Say ”Thank You’ to You”
Event-Exclusive Version. Available for in-person pickup only: A set including pink chinsuko is also available.
Why is this “suitable for a championship”?
• Encourages people to rediscover that “Chinsuko is actually quite emotional”
• Small batches & long shelf life ◎ → Perfect for event and wedding favors
• Gifts that let you “laugh and talk together” while eating are a surefire hit for couples!
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