Announcing the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026' featuring 'Nakayama Chestnuts,' a specialty of Nakayama-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. [Application Period] April 1 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue)

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  • Announcing the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026' featuring 'Nakayama Chestnuts,' a specialty of Nakayama-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. [Application Period] April 1 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue)
  • Iyo City is hosting the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026' to promote the historic Nakayama chestnut and revitalize the local region. Participants are invited to submit original parfait recipes using Nakayama chestnuts for a chance to be featured at the 39th Nakayama Chestnut Festival.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: March 31, 2026

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Iyo City is hosting the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026' to promote the historic Nakayama chestnut and revitalize the local region. Participants are invited to submit original parfait recipes using Nakayama chestnuts for a chance to be featured at the 39th Nakayama Chestnut Festival.

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Announcing the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026' featuring 'Nakayama Chestnuts,' a specialty of Nakayama-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. [Application Period] April 1 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue) (March 31, 2026), PR Times
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March 31, 2026
Iyo City is hosting the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026' to promote the historic Nakayama chestnut and revitalize the local region. Participants are invited to submit original parfait recipes using Nakayama chestnuts for a chance to be featured at the 39th Nakayama Chestnut Festival.
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<> 'Nakayama Chestnuts' are one of the three great chestnuts of Japan. Ehime Prefecture ranks third in the nation for chestnut production. With a long history, Nakayama chestnuts were once presented to the third Shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, and received high praise. Despite being a famous production area for chestnuts, Nakayama-cho's appeal is not yet widely known. We are holding this contest to help more people learn about the town, promote the charm of Nakayama chestnuts, and create local excitement. ■ Application Requirements - Must use Nakayama chestnuts (including processed products). - Must be able to attend the 39th Nakayama Chestnut Festival (scheduled for September 23, Wednesday). - Must be an original parfait suitable for each participating establishment: (Hana no Mori Hotel, Koyomi Space, Hot Sand Restaurant Neko) - Entries must be unpublished recipes. - There is no limit to the number of entries. <
> Iyo City / We are holding the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026'! (Link: https://www.city.iyo.lg.jp/nakayama/kuripafe.html) *Inquiries will be handled via email only. Iyo City Nakayama Chestnut Festival Executive Committee, Iyo City Tourism and Products Association Soreiyo Hana no Mori Hotel, Koyomi Space, Hot Sand Restaurant Neko

FAQ

What is the official name and purpose of the contest announced by Iyo City featuring Nakayama chestnuts in 2026?

The official name is the 'Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026,' organized to promote Nakayama-cho's local charm and Nakayama chestnuts, one of Japan's three great chestnuts.

When is the application period for the Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026 and what are the exact start and end dates?

The application period for the contest runs from April 1, 2026, a Wednesday, to June 30, 2026, a Tuesday, as officially announced by Iyo City.

Which specific establishments in Nakayama-cho are participating as venues for the original parfait recipes in the 2026 contest?

The participating establishments are Hana no Mori Hotel, Koyomi Space, and Hot Sand Restaurant Neko, each requiring entries to create parfaits suitable for their venue.

What historical significance do Nakayama chestnuts hold, and which historical figure once praised them?

Nakayama chestnuts were presented to Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, and received high praise, reflecting their long-standing historical value.

What are the mandatory requirements for recipe submissions in the Nakayama Chestnut Parfait Recipe Contest 2026?

Submissions must use Nakayama chestnuts or their processed products, be original unpublished recipes, and applicants must be able to attend the 39th Nakayama Chestnut Festival on September 23, 2026.

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