Winners Announced for the 22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026

The Japan Glass Bottle Association (President: Hisatsugu Ishizuka / Shinjuku, Tokyo) held the "22nd Glass Bottle Award 2026" in Tokyo and announced the 8 winning products, including the Grand Prize.

【HATA PREMIUM by Hata Kousen Co., Ltd. Wins Grand Prize】

A first-round and final judging was conducted by chief judge Lily Franky along with judges Miki Tominaga and Rina Mirai, selecting the winning products from a total of 161 entries (212 bottles).

The Grand Prize was awarded to "HATA PREMIUM" by Hata Kousen Co., Ltd. The product was praised with the following comment: "We are especially delighted to see the return of the all-glass ramune bottle — a nostalgic design where even the mouthpiece is made of glass. Whether it evokes nostalgia or feels entirely new, it reminds us that things made of glass were once treasures, bringing back childhood memories. The cool sensation against the lips mirrors the temperature of the bottle in your hand, adding practical enjoyment to every sip. This product embodies sustainability, as a beloved traditional Japanese beverage is reborn as a modern gastronomic drink."

【Glass Bottles Where Nostalgia and Novelty Coexist】

This year's entries featured many products with the reassuring stability characteristic of glass bottles, while also showcasing striking new color palettes and original shapes. These bottles express their own individuality while beautifully highlighting the appeal of their contents — calm yet bold, nostalgic yet fresh. Glass bottles continue to demonstrate their versatility as a deeply expressive container, and their possibilities keep expanding.

【Grand Prize】
Hata Kousen Co., Ltd.
HATA PREMIUM