2nd Annual 'Furusato Nozei Gourmet Award' for Food Products Launches
Island Co., Ltd. and LOCUS BRiDGE will hold the 'Furusato Nozei Gourmet Award 2026'. The initiative aims to evaluate and honor attractive regional tax contribution gifts, with an award ceremony scheduled for November 12 in Tokyo.
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The online food review site 'Otoriyose Net', operated by Island Co., Ltd., is co-hosting the 'Furusato Nozei Gourmet Award 2026' in partnership with LOCUS BRiDGE LLC, a regional revitalization support firm.
This annual award program aims to spotlight 'gifts you want to talk about' that offer compelling aesthetics, flavors, and stories. Entry applications begin on June 1, with an award ceremony planned for November 12 in Tokyo.
The award focuses specifically on food items among regional tax contribution gifts, evaluating them not only on taste and quality but also on the dedication of producers and the use of regional resources. This marks the second year since its inception in 2025.
[Application Overview]
- Application Period: June 1, 2026 – August 25, 2026
- Participation Fee: 33,000 yen per product (incl. tax)
- Eligibility: Municipalities, Furusato Nozei related businesses
- Categories: Meat, Seafood, Vegetables/Fruits/Rice, Japanese/Western Sweets, Beverages/Alcohol
[Judging Process]
- First Round: End of August 2026
- Final Round: Mid-September 2026
- Award Ceremony: November 12, 2026 (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Award Benefits]
Winners will receive various PR support, including usage rights for the winner's logo, a trophy, production of short videos on Otoriyose Net, and press releases through PR TIMES.
This annual award program aims to spotlight 'gifts you want to talk about' that offer compelling aesthetics, flavors, and stories. Entry applications begin on June 1, with an award ceremony planned for November 12 in Tokyo.
The award focuses specifically on food items among regional tax contribution gifts, evaluating them not only on taste and quality but also on the dedication of producers and the use of regional resources. This marks the second year since its inception in 2025.
[Application Overview]
- Application Period: June 1, 2026 – August 25, 2026
- Participation Fee: 33,000 yen per product (incl. tax)
- Eligibility: Municipalities, Furusato Nozei related businesses
- Categories: Meat, Seafood, Vegetables/Fruits/Rice, Japanese/Western Sweets, Beverages/Alcohol
[Judging Process]
- First Round: End of August 2026
- Final Round: Mid-September 2026
- Award Ceremony: November 12, 2026 (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
[Award Benefits]
Winners will receive various PR support, including usage rights for the winner's logo, a trophy, production of short videos on Otoriyose Net, and press releases through PR TIMES.
FAQ
「ふるさと納税ごちそうアワード2026」の募集期間はいつからいつまでですか？
募集期間は2026年6月1日（月）から2026年8月25日（火）23時59分までです。
アワードの応募対象者は誰ですか？
自治体、およびふるさと納税関連事業者（地域の事業者・生産者、地域商社、中間事業者など）が対象です。
参加費用はいくらですか？
1品につき33,000円（税込）です。
最終審査会はいつ行われますか？
2026年9月中旬に予定されています。
授賞式はいつ、どこで開催されますか？
2026年11月12日に、東京都渋谷区（アイランド株式会社内スタジオ）で開催される予定です。