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Celebrating 100 Years of Gincho Industry with a Creative Clay Contest

Gincho Industry Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is celebrating its centennial by hosting a unique clay creation contest titled “Gincho 100th Anniversary Clay Koshien”. The contest will run from August 1 to August 31, 2025, on social media platforms X and Instagram. This event encourages creativity by inviting participants to craft their imaginative visions of the future using rice-based clay.

The contest boasts a historic landmark: it will award a total of 100 prizes, the largest number ever. Participants will have a chance to win luxurious rewards such as a 12-color rice clay set, clay tools, and delightful original pouches, perfectly suited for this significant milestone.

About the Clay Contest

The Clay Koshien, established in 2017, is held twice a year, in summer and winter. This 2025 edition marks the 7th year of this beloved event. Its purpose is to promote rice clay, known for its excellent softness, vibrant colors, and reduced drying time while fostering family engagement through collaborative art-making at home.

With an ethos centered around “spreading smiles to every child through learning and play,” Gincho Industry aims to bring happiness to homes through the joyful expressions of children who participate in the contest.

Contest Details

This year’s theme is “Imagine the Future 100 Years Ahead!” Participants are encouraged to delve into their imagination, creating extraordinary clay artworks depicting their visions of what life will be like a century from now.

Contest Timeline:

• - Application Period: August 1 (Friday) to August 31 (Sunday), 2025, until 23:59.
• - Prizes & Winners: 100 total winners will be announced, featuring multiple award categories:

- Grand Prize: 1 winner will receive a collection of 12 colors of rice clay plus other items and an original pouch.
- Silver Prize: 2 winners will receive 9 colors of rice clay, 9 colors of pastel rice clay, and an original pouch.
- Bronze Prize: 3 winners will select one item from a set of five rice clay shop sets, along with an original pouch.
- Participation Prize: 94 participants will receive an original pouch.

How to Enter:

1. Follow Gincho Industry’s official account on either X or Instagram (@gincho_official).
2. Capture a photo of your creation made from rice clay.
3. Post your photo using the hashtags #お米のねんど and #ねんど甲子園100.

Eligibility Requirements:

• - Entries must consist of works made using rice clay products available at Gincho Industry.
• - This campaign is exclusively for residents of Japan.
• - Photos submitted must be taken after July 2025.

Announcement Dates:

• - Winners will be revealed in mid-September 2025.
• - Prize distribution is expected from late September to early October 2025.

Additional Information

For those interested in participating, complete details are available on our special contest website.

To keep up with updates, follow our official Instagram here and our official X account here.

Note: All submitted photographs may be used as part of the promotional activities on the contest's official website and social media, regardless of winning status. Please ensure that your submissions use the specified hashtags; otherwise, they will be considered invalid. Only original photos taken by the participant are accepted, and you must submit unpublished works.

Company Overview

Company Name: Gincho Industry Co., Ltd.
CEO: Tomohide Nishimura
Location: 3-1-80 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-8693, Japan
Established: May 1947
Business Focus: Planning and selling office supplies, educational products, and educational toys such as clay and cards.
Capital: 300 million yen
Website: https://www.gincho.co.jp