Deciding the 'Next Generation Hokkaido Souvenir': 'Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix North Wave Selection 2026-2027' Announced!
Hokkaido radio station FM NORTH WAVE announced the 'Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix 2026-2027' to select next-generation local products, offering winners sales support at New Chitose Airport and more.
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To further enliven the souvenir industry, which plays a crucial role in Hokkaido's tourism, the Hokkaido radio station FM NORTH WAVE Inc. (Sapporo, Hokkaido) will hold the 'Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix North Wave Selection 2026-2027,' following last year's event.
In this competition, entries will undergo a strict screening by the executive committee to select the "next generation souvenirs" that represent Hokkaido. Winning companies will be awarded the "Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix Certification Emblem," a proof of product quality and appeal. Certified products can use the emblem and the title "Grand Prix Winner" for promotional activities for one year starting July 1, 2026. This aims to improve the product's reliability and brand value.
Furthermore, special benefits are prepared to support the expansion of sales channels for winning companies.
The benefits are as follows:
- Product improvement and sales channel development advice from souvenir wholesalers
- Acquisition of sales rights at 'Sky Shop Ogasawara' in New Chitose Airport
- Opportunities for POP UP sales at commercial facilities with the cooperation of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
- Free booth exhibition at the 9th Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant Industry Exhibition -HOKKAIDO 2026- "Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix"
*Conditions apply to receive these benefits.
We provide practical support for your chance to grow as a brand originating from Hokkaido.
Let's raise your product to become a souvenir that represents Hokkaido.
【Schedule】
- Entry Period: Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Screening Period: Early June 2026
- Results Announcement: Mid-June 2026 (planned)
- Certification Emblem/Title Usage Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Wednesday, June 30, 2027
【Entry Categories】
The screening will be divided into 4 categories: 'Sweets', 'General Foods', 'Miscellaneous Goods', and 'Challenge'. One Grand Prix and one Runner-up, as well as Gold and Silver awards, will be decided for each category.
Note that for General Foods, items other than sweets are eligible (e.g., seafood, retort pouch foods, alcohol, etc.).
【Screening Criteria】
Screening will be conducted by genre, considering its appeal as a "souvenir". Each judge will evaluate out of 10 points for each genre, and product selection will be made based on a total score out of 50. The most outstanding product will be awarded the Grand Prix, the next best the Runner-up, and Gold/Silver awards will also be decided based on other criteria.
In this competition, entries will undergo a strict screening by the executive committee to select the "next generation souvenirs" that represent Hokkaido. Winning companies will be awarded the "Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix Certification Emblem," a proof of product quality and appeal. Certified products can use the emblem and the title "Grand Prix Winner" for promotional activities for one year starting July 1, 2026. This aims to improve the product's reliability and brand value.
Furthermore, special benefits are prepared to support the expansion of sales channels for winning companies.
The benefits are as follows:
- Product improvement and sales channel development advice from souvenir wholesalers
- Acquisition of sales rights at 'Sky Shop Ogasawara' in New Chitose Airport
- Opportunities for POP UP sales at commercial facilities with the cooperation of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
- Free booth exhibition at the 9th Tourism, Hotel & Restaurant Industry Exhibition -HOKKAIDO 2026- "Hokkaido Souvenir Grand Prix"
*Conditions apply to receive these benefits.
We provide practical support for your chance to grow as a brand originating from Hokkaido.
Let's raise your product to become a souvenir that represents Hokkaido.
【Schedule】
- Entry Period: Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Screening Period: Early June 2026
- Results Announcement: Mid-June 2026 (planned)
- Certification Emblem/Title Usage Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to Wednesday, June 30, 2027
【Entry Categories】
The screening will be divided into 4 categories: 'Sweets', 'General Foods', 'Miscellaneous Goods', and 'Challenge'. One Grand Prix and one Runner-up, as well as Gold and Silver awards, will be decided for each category.
Note that for General Foods, items other than sweets are eligible (e.g., seafood, retort pouch foods, alcohol, etc.).
【Screening Criteria】
Screening will be conducted by genre, considering its appeal as a "souvenir". Each judge will evaluate out of 10 points for each genre, and product selection will be made based on a total score out of 50. The most outstanding product will be awarded the Grand Prix, the next best the Runner-up, and Gold/Silver awards will also be decided based on other criteria.