[Media Invitation] Announcement of the 2026 Curry Bread Grand Prix Winner and Award Ceremony

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  • [Media Invitation] Announcement of the 2026 Curry Bread Grand Prix Winner and Award Ceremony
  • The Japan Curry Bread Association will hold the award ceremony for the 'Curry Bread Grand Prix 2026' on July 20, 2026 (Marine Day) at Osaki Bright Core Hall. This event is the industry's only annual competition to determine the Grand Gold Prize (Japan's No.1) for curry bread and bakeries nationwide. Media registration is open until July 10.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 3, 2026

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The Japan Curry Bread Association will hold the award ceremony for the 'Curry Bread Grand Prix 2026' on July 20, 2026 (Marine Day) at Osaki Bright Core Hall. This event is the industry's only annual competition to determine the Grand Gold Prize (Japan's No.1) for curry bread and bakeries nationwide. Media registration is open until July 10.

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[Media Invitation] Announcement of the 2026 Curry Bread Grand Prix Winner and Award Ceremony (June 3, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 3, 2026
The Japan Curry Bread Association will hold the award ceremony for the 'Curry Bread Grand Prix 2026' on July 20, 2026 (Marine Day) at Osaki Bright Core Hall. This event is the industry's only annual competition to determine the Grand Gold Prize (Japan's No.1) for curry bread and bakeries nationwide. Media registration is open until July 10.
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The Japan Curry Bread Association (located in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Yasuhisa Teppei) will hold the award ceremony for the 'Curry Bread Grand Prix(R) 2026', a competition to determine Japan's best curry bread under the slogan 'Which is the most delicious curry bread right now?', on July 20, 2026 (Monday, Marine Day) from 1:30 PM at the Osaki Bright Core Hall (5-5-15 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo). We kindly request your consideration for media coverage of this event. Please note that if you wish to cover the event, we ask that you register in advance via the media application form (https://kyokai.fans.ne.jp/currypan/form/form.php?no=6) by 7:00 PM on Friday, July 10. <<>> Name: Curry Bread Grand Prix(R) 2026 Award Ceremony Date: July 20, 2026 (Monday, Marine Day) Media Check-in: 12:30 PM | Ceremony: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Venue: Osaki Bright Core Hall (3rd Floor, Osaki Bright Core, 5-5-15 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) Organizer: Japan Curry Bread Association Speaker: Chairman Yasuhisa Teppei (Japan Curry Bread Association) Supported by: Rokko Butter Co., Ltd., Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., Nisshin Seifun Premix Co., Ltd., Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd., Japan Karaage Association Note: The reception is for media representatives only. Please understand that due to venue capacity, attendance is limited. Media Pre-registration: https://kyokai.fans.ne.jp/currypan/form/form.php?no=6 [Media Inquiries] Japan Curry Bread Association, Public Relations Media Inquiry Form: https://kyokai.fans.ne.jp/currypan/form/form.php?no=6 Phone: 03-4588-0180 Email: jimukyoku@currypan.jp <<>> This is the industry's only annual award race that determines the Grand Gold Prize (Japan's No.1) and Gold Prize for curry bread and the shops that make them. In the history of bread, which originated in ancient Mesopotamia and spread from Europe to the world, curry bread was born from the uniquely Japanese spirit of 'monozukuri' (craftsmanship) and 'omotenashi' (hospitality). It is no exaggeration to say it is a symbol of Japanese culture. While this is a genre of individuality and perhaps not inherently suited for ranking, through voting results that directly reflect public opinion, we continue to hold this participatory curry bread grand prix with the hopes of 'creating opportunities for all citizens to discover curry bread they have never seen before,' 'encouraging skill refinement and challenges through friendly competition among shops,' and 'as a result, invigorating curry bread culture.' We hope this provides an opportunity for everyone involved to engage more deeply with the indescribable appeal of curry bread, including the texture of the bread, the flavor of the dough, the quality, viscosity, and balance of spices and fillings of the curry. <<>> Because it is the peak season for curry bread and it is Marine Day. The 'Curry Bread Grand Prix(R)' previously had a relatively long voting period. However, in line with the association's core mission to promote curry bread culture, we imagined the time when fans most crave curry bread and concluded that 'the decision should be made just before the full summer season.' We chose Marine Day because both curry and bread came across the sea, and curry rice, which is like a relative, was born on a ship at the end of the Edo period. Considering these factors, we selected this holiday that symbolizes the beginning of summer. <<>> First, regarding the 'Osaki' area, as the Grand Prix is a competition that honors curry bread and bakeries from across the country, we judged it to be the best location considering the balance of excellent public transport access for guests coming from all over Japan and the ability to avoid excessive noise depending on the times. We chose 'Osaki Bright Core' as the venue because the meaning of 'Bright' aligns with the honor (brilliance) of the Grand Gold and Gold Prizes. Furthermore, considering the fate of the Gold Prize curry bread and the crucial element that colors their individuality, the filling (curry), as the 'core,' we concluded it is a stage worthy of entrusting the destiny of curry bread and bakeries. We feel a strong sense of destiny in having been able to secure this venue. <<>> This is another grand prix that determines the Grand Gold Prize (Japan's No.1) and Gold Prize, where participating shops compete in creativity by using ingredients provided by sponsor companies to create original curry bread within a limited period. While the skill of the craftsmen is paramount, ingredients are also the lifeblood of curry bread, and the existence of manufacturing companies and trading houses that develop and supply ingredients is indispensable. The Japan Curry Bread Association believes it is a major mission to increase opportunities for all creators supporting curry bread culture to join hands and explore new possibilities. Born from this idea is the 'Sponsor Award,' a separate track from the Curry Bread Grand Prix which also uses a voting system. Entries for this award are limited to applications from the bakeries themselves, without third-party nominations, and judging is conducted separately on the finished curry bread itself. <<>> The Japan Curry Bread Association exists to bring smiles to all people living on Earth through curry bread. It aims to gently wrap all problems such as conflict, loneliness, and poverty in curry bread, and to create a peaceful world full of smiles by connecting with people not only in Japan but around the world through curry bread. As of June 1, 2025, 60,000 'Currypan-tajisuta' (association members) agree with this purpose and are active. <> Association Name: Japan Curry Bread Association Representative: Yasuhisa Teppei Established: February 2017 (formerly an unincorporated association, the Japan Curry Bread Association, with corporate status from September 2012) Location: 103 Trivan Belle, 6-9-18 Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0088 Phone: 03-4588-0180 Fax: 050-3737-4564 URL: https://currypan.jp/ <> Takafumi Hinata Born in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Elected in the Japan Curry Bread Association presidential election held in August 2024, becoming the third chairman of the association. He has loved curry bread since childhood and it has always been a part of his life. He began activities as a 'Currypan-tajisuta' in 2019, starting a routine of eating out and food touring 1,000 meals a year. Due to his work, he travels all over the country, visiting numerous bakeries nominated by the association, and among his 1,000 annual meals...

FAQ

Where is the venue for the Curry Bread Grand Prix 2026 award ceremony?

It will be held at Osaki Bright Core Hall in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo.

Can anyone attend the award ceremony?

It is an event for media representatives and requires prior registration.

Who are the sponsors of the Curry Bread Grand Prix?

Rokko Butter, Showa Sangyo, Nisshin Seifun Premix, Oriental Yeast, and the Japan Karaage Association.

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