3 Genkimura Group Employees Win Awards at "Tokyo's Amazing Care Grand Prix 2025"! Grand Prize Awarded in Recipe Category.

At the elderly welfare service facilities operated by Social Welfare Corporation Genkimura Group (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative: Yusuke Kannari), three employees from Social Welfare Corporation Chojumura (Tokyo) received awards in three categories (Photo Category, Column Category, and Recipe Category) at the "Tokyo's Amazing Care Grand Prix 2025".

About "Tokyo's Amazing Care Grand Prix 2025"

The "Tokyo's Amazing Care Grand Prix" is an annual grand prix hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Council of Elderly Welfare Facilities. It is held with the aim of delivering "smiles" from diverse care settings and widely promoting the appeal of care in Tokyo. It is an initiative in which everyone involved in care, including not only care facility staff but also users, their families, and local residents, can participate.

Tokyo's Amazing Care Grand Prix 2025 Special Site

This time, entries were solicited in multiple categories, including the "Photo Category," "Column Category," and "Recipe Category," and many applications were received from across the country.

Award Recipient Information

■ Photo Category - Award Winner

Social Welfare Corporation Chojumura　Ayase CP Group Home Hanakaido　Mr. Takeshi Okamoto

Work Title: "The Taste of Memories, Tempura Soba"

Judge's Comment

We received the comment: "I think it's a wonderful photo that makes you feel the proof of a strong life lived."

■ Column Category - Award Winner

Social Welfare Corporation Chojumura　Ota Shouyuen　Ms. Hitoko Sumioka

Work Title: "The Miraculous Yakitori Shop"

Judge's Comment

We received the comment: "The title is excellent. It draws readers in, making them wonder what kind of story it is. The story itself lives up to the title, perfectly embodying the word 'miracle.' It's clear from the text that Ms. Sumioka and the staff worked tirelessly for the 'grandmother's' final moments. Facing each individual, understanding what they dedicated their lives to, and then acting on it—being able to 'grill yakitori' is incredibly valuable. I felt that the human will to live is strong."

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