Explore New Connections with JTB
Kazoku Sōzō, a remarkable project led by JTB Corporation, is back with its second annual event: the
JTB Communication Creation Canvas. From
June 26th to September 30th, 2025, individuals and groups can submit their innovative ideas under the theme "
Expo x Communication". This initiative aims to inspire fresh perspectives on how people around the world can come together and engage, ultimately fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
About JTB Communication Creation Canvas
The mission of JTB Group is to contribute to the realization of a peaceful and enriching society by encouraging communication among people around the globe. The JTB Communication Creation Canvas was conceived to reflect this vision and promote the concept of collaboration as a transformative force in society. An exciting highlight of this project is the annual change of themes, inviting fresh ideas from a diverse range of participants, including students and seniors alike.
In 2024, the first annual event successfully gathered
364 unique and creative ideas under the theme “
Sports x Communication.” The winning submissions are showcased on a dedicated website, allowing visitors to explore innovative concepts around future interactions. You can view these remarkable entries
here.
2025 Submission Guidelines
Theme for 2025: "Let’s Create Exciting Futures with Expo x Communication!"
Imagine a gathering point where cultures blend, sparking excitement and innovation. The future of expos has thrilling possibilities to offer, and your imaginative ideas could be the key to unlocking these experiences. We encourage submissions that explore "what exciting exchanges and connections could look like in the future!"
Awards Overview
Participants stand a chance to win prestigious accolades: the
Dream Award and
Creative Award. Each category awards one major prize and one honorable mention.
- - Dream Award: Recognizes ideas that inspire excitement about what communication could be, regardless of practicality.
- Grand Prize:
50,000 JTB Travel Gift
- Honorable Mention:
10,000 JTB Travel Gift
- - Creative Award: Celebrates feasible, previously unseen ideas that promise exciting new ways of interaction.
- Grand Prize:
50,000 JTB Travel Gift
- Honorable Mention:
10,000 JTB Travel Gift
Key Dates
- - Submission Period: June 26, 2025 - September 30, 2025 (until 11:30 PM JST)
- - Judging Period: October - December 2025
- - Winners Announcement: Late December 2025, notifications will be sent directly to winners
- - Public announcement of winning ideas: Mid-January 2026 via JTB corporate website and media outlets.
Eligibility
Open to individuals or groups of all ages, with no restrictions on participation.
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be assessed based on six key factors:
1. Relevance to JTB’s three core values of communication: enriching individuals, advancing society, and safeguarding the planet.
2. Potential for contributing to a sustainable and better society.
3. Originality of ideas.
4. Imagination and excitement reflected in the submission.
5. Creative implementation strategies (for the Creative Award).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the dedicated website of JTB Group, where participants can download the application form to complete their entry.
For further details and to stay updated, visit our dedicated website at
JTB Communication Creation Canvas.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please reach out to the JTB Communication Creation Canvas office, available weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM at jtb_ks_jimukyoku@jtbcom.co.jp.