Marumiya Wins 7th Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026

Marumiya Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture), renowned for its Castle Natto and Castle Tofu, is pleased to announce that its Castle Natto Power Kids Stick Natto series has won the 7th Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026 on Monday, July 13, 2026.

● About the Child-Rearing Support Award

Symbolizing a nurturing society, the award is inspired by the image of Mother Earth and her child star gazing at each other with deep affection.

The Japan Child-Rearing Support Award evaluates entries across eight categories: 'Clothing,' 'Food,' 'Housing,' 'Daily Goods,' 'Goods,' 'Services/Applications,' 'Home Appliances/Automobiles,' and 'Municipalities/Projects.'

The judging criteria focus on notable features, considerations, or innovations in any of the following five areas:

① Safety and Security

② Convenience and Reduction of Burden

③ Child Development

④ Parent-Child Communication

⑤ Comfort (toward realizing enjoyable child-rearing lives)

The Japan Child-Rearing Support Association aims to encourage the creation of more child-friendly products and services through this award.

Japan Child-Rearing Support Award | General Incorporated Association Japan Child-Rearing Support Association: https://www.jcfs-ac.jp/grandprize/

● Castle Natto Power Kids Stick Natto Series

The Power Kids Stick Natto series is developed under the concept of 'eco-friendly products.'

1. Made with domestically sourced soybeans

2. Convenient for easy consumption

3. High usability

4. Environmentally considerate

● Frozen Power Kids Stick Natto

- Stick Natto, Domestic Split Soybeans, Light Plum Flavor – 8 sticks

- Stick Natto, Domestic Split Soybeans, Light Plum Flavor – 20 sticks

- Stick Natto, Domestic Split Soybeans, Bonito Flavor – 8 sticks

- Stick Natto, Domestic Split Soybeans, Bonito Flavor – 20 sticks

◎ Power Kids Stick Natto uses domestically grown split soybeans.

◎ Individually packaged in 20g stick portions, allowing easy opening without messy hands.

◎ Frozen for convenience—simply thaw the desired amount whenever needed.

Available for purchase at the Musouan EC site: https://musouan-shop.jp/

Company Overview Company Name: Marumiya Co., Ltd. Head Office: 2211 Uchida, Minamata Town, Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture Representative Director: Tetsuhei Higashi Business: Manufacturing and sales of natto and tofu Established: March 1956 Website: https://www.marumiya-g.co.jp/index.php