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Design Contest Announcement for 'Komebito' #

Shimada Group Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is proud to announce a design contest to select the cover for the magazine 'Komebito' issue number six. This contest is open to all and aims to celebrate creativity in art and design. The deadline for submissions is on April 26, 2026, at 23:59, and the winner will receive a prize of 100,000 yen!

About 'Komebito' ##

'Komebito' is a magazine published by Shimada Group that embodies moments of joy in life: enjoying a delicious meal, the beauty of dusk during check-in, moving into a new residence, or tranquil days in later life. Since its inception in 1952, originally as a rice retail store in Setagaya, Shimada Group has expanded its services across various industries including dining, sake production, real estate, construction, hospitality, elder care, childcare, and travel. The mission of the Shimada Group is to create 'good times' for individuals in different stages of life.

The magazine 'Komebito' was created with aspirations to be as essential as rice to the Japanese people, aiming to provide meaningful experiences.

Each issue features an essay from Hitoshi Tsujii, an Akutagawa Prize-winning author as well as a musician and film director, who is also the namesake of 'Komebito'. The fifth issue is currently available at various Shimada Group facilities including hotels, elder care centers, and through the Shimada Uhei store, as well as digitally in an e-book format.

Contest Overview ##

The theme for the cover design is 'Wind'. This invisible force is evocative of comfortable moments in life. What kind of wind flows through your 'good times'? We're excited to see how you interpret this theme.

Important Details ###

• - Submission Deadline: April 26, 2026, at 23:59
• - Prize: 100,000 yen for the selected cover design published in 'Komebito' issue six, planned to release in July 2026.
• - Cover Specifications:

- Theme: 'Wind'
- Size: B4 Landscape (257mm x 364mm)
- Outputs in JPEG format under 10MB, with a limit of three submissions per person.
- Various artistic expressions including photography, art, illustrations, and mixed media are welcomed.

• - Note: The magazine's title logo will be added by the editorial team, and submissions will be subject to trimming and adjustment.
• - Existing submissions to other contests are not eligible, and entries must not infringe on copyright or third-party rights. Also, AI-generated works are disallowed.
• - The rights of winning entries will belong to Shimada Group, and prizes will be awarded after tax deductions.
• - We encourage innovative expressions that break away from traditional designs.

How to Enter ###

To submit your design, please fill out the application form available here. Participation in the contest is free of charge.

Judging Panel ###

The judges will be the editorial team of 'Komebito'. Winners will be notified exclusively by email in late May 2026.

Contact Information ###

If you have any questions, reach out to us at: [email protected].

We eagerly look forward to your unique contributions and creative interpretations!

About Shimada Group ##

Founded in 1952, Shimada Group began as a small rice shop in Setagaya and has since diversified into many sectors including dining, real estate, construction, childcare, travel, and sake brewing. Our goal is to be by people's side throughout their journey in life, creating moments that become 'good times'.

• - Head Office: 3-22-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo, 151-0053
• - Official Website: Shimada Group

For more fun insights into the Shimada Group, check out our mini-media: Shimahō.