100 Yoga Instructors Choose! 2nd "YJ Wellness Item Award" Announced "Yoga Journal Japan Edition Hosts, Grand Prize Wellness Items in 7 Categories Decided!"

Interspace Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shinichiro Kawabata), which operates performance marketing and media businesses, announced the Grand Prize winners of the "YJ Wellness Item Award 2026," a wellness item award hosted by "Yoga Journal Japan Edition."

This award, themed "Items Recommended for Yoga Practitioners," involved "Yoga Journal 100-person Labo," composed of popular yoga instructors, actually trying and rigorously evaluating 32 entry items across 7 categories. As a result, the Grand Prize winners were decided.

■Inner Beauty Category Grand Prize
My Complete Beauty Food Brown Sugar Plain Flavor

Evaluation Comment

"This soy protein, which reflects the voices of registered dietitians and yoga instructors, makes me want to consume it regularly (Mai Minami)," among other comments, highly praised its ingredients, nutrition, and taste, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

We are deeply honored that "My Complete Beauty Food" has received the Grand Prize at the Yoga Journal Wellness Item Award. The 98% recommendation rate from 100 active yoga instructors is a testament to the quality and concept being recognized by professionals who face their bodies daily. We will continue to stand by our customers, delivering inner beauty habits that can be felt every day.

(My Complete Beauty Food)

■Water Category Grand Prize
Nomu Silica

Evaluation Comment

"It has no peculiar taste and can be easily continued as daily hydration, and the ability to efficiently take in silica is a great point (Asami Kakuhata)," among other comments, highly praised its ingredients and taste, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

Thank you for selecting Nomu Silica as the Grand Prize winner in the Water Category of the "YJ Wellness Item Award." Nomu Silica has been delivering safe and secure medium-hard water that contains rare minerals while also being easy to drink. We believe this award is a result of the support from many yoga lovers who care for their bodies through daily practice. We will continue to deliver Nomu Silica as a companion for healthy daily life.

(Qvou Co., Ltd.)

■Natural Food Category Grand Prize
WE VEGETABLE Red Vegetable Soup

Evaluation Comment

"I thought the system of simmering whole vegetables, including peels and seeds that are usually discarded, to reduce environmental impact while increasing nutritional value was wonderful (Tomomi Kyono)," among other comments, highly praised its ingredients, nutrition, and convenience, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

We sincerely thank you for bestowing upon us this prestigious Grand Prize at the momentous 100th issue of "Yoga Journal Japan Edition." "WE VEGETABLE" values the inherent power of ingredients and strives to balance mind and body through daily meals. We feel immense joy that we could resonate with the "inner wellness" that yoga embodies. We will continue to support everyone's wellness in their daily lives.

(WE VEGETABLE)

■Inner Care Category Grand Prize
Wheatgrass Detresh Water

Evaluation Comment

"I think it's great that you can maintain your health by adding this to your daily water. It's also useful for use between lessons (AZUSA)," among other comments, highly praised its convenience, ingredients, and nutrition, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

We are truly honored to receive this prestigious Grand Prize at the milestone 100th issue of "Yoga Journal Japan Edition." The award-winning "Wheatgrass Detresh Water" is a product we are confident in, developed to easily incorporate nutrient-rich wheatgrass into daily habits. Being recognized by those who wish to enhance the effects of yoga through an internal approach is a great encouragement. We will continue to strive to create products that support essential beauty and health.

(Alleap Co., Ltd.)

■Gluten-Free Category Grand Prize
ZENB Bread Kinako An (Roasted Soybean Flour Paste)

Evaluation Comment

"There's no guilt in eating something sweet, and it cherishes both mind and body. I love the gentle sweetness of kinako (Mayumi Suzuki)," among other comments, highly praised its ingredients, nutrition, and taste, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

Thank you very much for selecting "ZENB Bread" for the Grand Prize. We are deeply honored to receive this award, following last year's ZENB Noodle. We are delighted that this product, which uses whole yellow peas and is delicious and gentle on the body, has been supported by yoginis who value daily conditioning. We will continue to deliver new food choices that support mind and body.

(ZENB JAPAN)

■Beauty Care Category Grand Prize
LYKKE Cracked Heel Balm Large Size

Evaluation Comment

"The morning after using it, my heels were smooth. The design is also stylish, so I want to carry a mini size (Yuki Horikawa)," among other comments, highly praised its usability and satisfaction, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

We are deeply grateful for this highly prestigious award. This product was developed as an easy-to-continue foot self-care that can be applied effortlessly. We are committed to a care design that is easy to incorporate into daily life, aiming to support beauty and comfort from the feet up. Encouraged by the evaluation from yoga enthusiasts who value foot care, we hope to continue to be a brand that supports the wellness lives of many people.

(Lykke Planning Co., Ltd.)

■Lifestyle Category Grand Prize
Medicinal HOT TAB WELLNESS

Evaluation Comment

"When I soak in the bathtub with this, my body warms up to the core. I stayed warm even after getting out of the bath (Emma Takahashi)," among other comments, highly praised its satisfaction and usability, leading to its Grand Prize win.

Award Comment

Thank you very much for selecting us for the Lifestyle Grand Prize. We are also very pleased to have received a unanimous "product recommendation" evaluation from all 100 judges. "Hot Tab" is a fragrance-free, colorant-free, chlorine-removing bath additive inspired by the German Kurort (spa resorts) and Oita Prefecture's Nagayu Onsen. We propose a new bathing habit where you can wash your entire body cleanly with just this. Our mission is to contribute to people's health based on the idea of "bringing nature back to bathing." We will continue to deliver HOTTAB to support everyone's daily lives, cherishing the belief that "health is surely found in nature."

(Hot Album Carbonated Spring Tablet Co., Ltd.)

The Grand Prize winners and entry items are available online at Yoga Journal (https://yogajournal.jp/31261 ).

Please also check out the detailed introduction in "Yoga Journal Japan Edition" vol.100.

This award is scheduled to continue in the next fiscal year and beyond. Information regarding entry recruitment will be announced on the official website and social media as needed.

■About Yoga Journal Japan Edition / Yoga Journal Online　

https://yogajournal.jp/

Our mission is to "realize a 'well-being society' through yoga," and we deliver evidence-based information on mind and body through magazines and web media.

■Company Profile

Company Name: Interspace Co., Ltd.　https://www.interspace.ne.jp/
Location: Shinjuku NS Building 8F, 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Shinichiro Kawabata
Established: November 8, 1999
Business Activities: Performance Marketing Business, Media Business

【Inquiries from media regarding this matter】

Interspace Co., Ltd. Corporate Management Office, Public Relations: Mitsumura
E-mail：contact@interspace.inc　TEL：03-5339-8680　FAX：03-5909-4578

　

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