FamilyMart Launches 'Thank You Letter Contest 2026' with Exclusive Letter Sets via Network Print

FamilyMart Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeo Kotani) will mark its 45th anniversary in September 2026. Building on its five core keywords, the company is operating under the slogan 'Number One Challenge.' As part of its initiative to be the 'most beloved in the region,' it began accepting entries for the 'FamilyMart Thank You Letter Contest 2026,' supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), on June 1, 2026.

Entries will be evaluated by a jury led by journalist Akira Ikegami based on sentiments of gratitude, perspective, and expression. Awards include the MEXT Minister's Award, regional top prizes for five blocks, and the Sustainability Award. Submissions are open until September 30, 2026, with results to be announced on the FamilyMart website in December.

The 'FamilyMart Thank You Letter Contest' was launched in 2009 to help children learn the joy and importance of expressing gratitude. Now in its 18th year, over 460,000 works have been submitted nationwide. It has been highly acclaimed by educators, earning MEXT support in 2019 and the MEXT Minister's Award in 2022.

Additionally, the 'Famima Network Print' service will offer original letter sets themed after popular products: the 'Te-maki Beni-shake' (Red Salmon) onigiri, 'Nama-koppe' (Fresh Bread) with egg, and the redesigned 'FAMIMA CAFÉ' coffee cups.