Share Clapping Achieves Historic 9-Year Consecutive Selection in National Wedding Contest 'GOOD WEDDING AWARD Best 50' with 5 Planners Chosen

Wedding Production Co., Ltd. Share Clapping (Share Clapping / Head Office: Naka-ku, Hiroshima City; CEO: Hiroto Masaki) announces that five of its wedding planners have been selected in the 'GOOD WEDDING AWARD 2026,' a national professional competition for wedding planners hosted by Recruit Bridal Research Institute. The selection includes one finalist in the Best 8 and four in the Best 50. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Share Clapping has been selected for the Best 50, a first for any company based in Hiroshima Prefecture. Leveraging the team strength cultivated over 30 years in the bridal business, the company aims to become Japan's top wedding planning team in both name and reality.

◇ Five planners from a single company selected simultaneously among the nation's top professionals.

A wedding is not just about 'where' you hold it, but also 'who' you create it with.

In recent years, as the bridal market diversifies and returns to essential values, Share Clapping has championed the philosophy that a wedding is not only about 'where' it is held, but also 'who' creates it. Last year, marking the 30th anniversary of its bridal business, Share Clapping has consistently pursued weddings that sincerely engage with the lives of couples and their loved ones. The selection of five planners is seen as proof that the company-wide mindset of creating the highest-quality weddings has taken root, beyond individual skills. This achievement is made possible by the strong partnership with couples who trust the company and partner staff who support their special day. Share Clapping will continue to surpass the status quo, creating deeply personal days for couples with overwhelming passion and quality. The company will keep moving forward so that more people can say, 'Weddings are truly wonderful after all.' Among this year's honorees, wedding planner Yurina Tsuge has advanced to the final round as a Best 8 finalist. The final judging will take place on August 4 in Tokyo, offering Share Clapping a chance to prove it is Japan's top team. All staff will work together to create the finest wedding experience in Japan.

Overview of GOOD WEDDING AWARD 2026

Hosted by Recruit Bridal Research Institute, operated by Recruit Holdings, 'GOOD WEDDING AWARD (Good Wedding Award)' is an annual planning contest that invites entries for the most memorable weddings from the past year—those that beautifully realized couples' wishes and emotions—and selects a grand prize winner. The contest aims to recognize planners' skills in meeting diverse couple needs and to revitalize the bridal industry. Finalists, selected through rigorous judging from numerous nationwide entries, present their heartfelt wedding concepts on stage to determine the grand prize.

Official Website: https://souken.zexy.net/wedding/gwa/2026/

About Share Clapping Co., Ltd.

Share Clapping Co., Ltd. (Share Clapping) is a wedding production company with 30 years of experience creating weddings in Hiroshima. It operates 'Rumeruche Moto-Ujina,' which has ranked No. 1 overall for four consecutive years on 'Minna no Wedding,' Japan's largest wedding review site, and 'The South Harbor Resort' (located in Minami-ku, Moto-Ujina), which has ranked No. 1 in the staff category for three consecutive years. The company hosts a planner who has been selected for the 'Good Wedding Award' Best 50 for nine consecutive years—the only such planner in Hiroshima Prefecture. To date, Share Clapping has supported approximately 4,000 couples, producing weddings that reflect each couple's unique personality. The company believes there are no fixed rules for creating the best day of a couple's life. With free-thinking ideas about location and content, it continues to help couples co-create the true value of their wedding.

Official Website: https://www.share-clapping.com/

About Fujita Kanko Co., Ltd.

Fujita Kanko Co., Ltd. pioneered Japan's tourism industry, opening 'Hakone Kowakien' in 1948 and 'Chinzanso' (now Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo) in 1952, before formally establishing the company in 1955. The company maximizes the use of all corporate assets—including human resources and cultural properties—to provide more customers with relaxing spaces and warm service. Through unique content and business development, it aims to deliver new value that supports customers at various life stages and lifestyles, contributing to a rich and fulfilling society.

Official Website: https://www.fujita-kanko.co.jp/

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Representative Facility Brands Operated by Fujita Kanko Co., Ltd.

For full details on all locations, visit: https://www.fujita-kanko.co.jp/sub/facility/

WHG Business: 34 locations centered on Washington Hotels and Hotel Gracery

・ Washington Hotel: 19 locations (https://washington-hotels.jp/)

・ Hotel Gracery: 10 locations (https://gracery.com/)

・ Hotel Tavinos: 3 locations (https://hoteltavinos.com/) etc.

Luxury & Banquet Business: 6 locations including luxury hotels, wedding venues, and golf courses

・ Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (https://hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.jp)

・ Share Clapping (https://www.share-clapping.com/) etc.

Resort Business: 19 locations including hot spring resorts and glamping facilities

・ Hakone Kowakien Hotel (https://www.hakone-hotelkowakien.jp/)

・ Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu (https://www.ten-yu.com/)

・ Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (https://www.yunessun.com/) etc. (as of May 2026)