Record-Breaking 12,170 Votes! The Best of the Best: 'Fujingaho Otoriyose Award 2026' Grand Prize Announced!

Hearst Fujingaho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Nicolas Floquet), which jointly operates the e-commerce business 'FUJINGAHO-SHOP' with Ringbell Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman & CEO: Hidenori Shoji), celebrated its 15th anniversary today, April 1, 2026. To mark this milestone, we are announcing the Grand Prize winners of the 'Fujingaho Otoriyose Award 2026,' chosen by a record-breaking 12,170 votes from our members. The 'Fujingaho Otoriyose Award' selects winners from approximately 3,000 items currently listed, based on customer feedback and popularity. This year, we saw over 10,000 votes for the first time. We are announcing winners in six categories: Cookies, Sweets, Japanese Confectionery, Gourmet, Rice/Bread/Noodles, and Souvenirs/Gifts, along with the 'Grand Prize' and the 'Fujingaho Otoriyose Special Award.' The Grand Prize winner is the 'Kurikinton (Amber)' from 'Kuririn,' a Japanese chestnut mont blanc specialty store.