'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People' Call for Youth-Perspective CM Scripts and Videos Begins!
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- 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People' Call for Youth-Perspective CM Scripts and Videos Begins!
- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding the 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People CM Script & Video Contest' to prevent young people from falling victim to malicious business practices. Submissions are accepted from June 3 to October 16, and winning works will be produced as TV commercials and promoted.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 3, 2026
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding the 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People CM Script & Video Contest' to prevent young people from falling victim to malicious business practices. Submissions are accepted from June 3 to October 16, and winning works will be produced as TV commercials and promoted.
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- 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People' Call for Youth-Perspective CM Scripts and Videos Begins! (June 3, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 3, 2026
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding the 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People CM Script & Video Contest' to prevent young people from falling victim to malicious business practices. Submissions are accepted from June 3 to October 16, and winning works will be produced as TV commercials and promoted.
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"I signed an expensive support contract for a side job I found through a social media ad," "I went for a consultation on beard medical hair removal and was pressured into a high-cost contract" – malicious business practices targeting young people are rampant.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds the annual 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People CM Script & Video Contest' to provide young people with an opportunity to think about consumer issues themselves and to prevent them from becoming involved in consumer troubles.
To protect high school students turning 18 and others, we are strengthening collaboration with schools and fully promoting consumer education.
Overview
June 3 – October 16: Call for CM scripts and videos (see flyer for details)
Eligibility
Amateurs aged 15 to 29 (middle school students and above) who live, study, or work in Tokyo (individuals or groups)
Application Method
Apply via the special website form
Requirements
Include a message that helps prevent consumer damage to young people and provide information about the Tokyo Metropolitan Consumer Affairs Center
* FY2025 submissions: 7,295 entries (4,621 people)
November – December: Judging by prominent celebrities (3 Excellence Awards, 3 Special Jury Awards, 10 Honorable Mentions)
Ambassador
Hirona Nagahama (Talent)
Chief Judge
Sugichan (Comedian)
Judge
Amane Shindo (Voice Actor)
Judge
Shunki Hashizume (Director, Screenwriter, Novelist)
December – March: Production and release of CM videos
Based on the 3 Excellence Award-winning works, CM videos will be produced and promotions will be carried out (details to be announced separately)
* FY2025 CM video total views: approximately 258,000 views. Watch on Tokyo Kurashi WEB
Prizes for 3 Excellence Awards, 3 Special Jury Awards, 10 Honorable Mentions
Details of each prize
For more details on this project, please see below
Special Website
https://www.cmcontest.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
Tokyo Kurashi WEB
https://www.shouhiseikatu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/manabitai/tieup/seinen/
Contact
Tokyo Metropolitan Consumer Affairs Center, Activity Promotion Division
Phone: 03-6228-1331
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds the annual 'STOP! Consumer Troubles for Young People CM Script & Video Contest' to provide young people with an opportunity to think about consumer issues themselves and to prevent them from becoming involved in consumer troubles.
To protect high school students turning 18 and others, we are strengthening collaboration with schools and fully promoting consumer education.
Overview
June 3 – October 16: Call for CM scripts and videos (see flyer for details)
Eligibility
Amateurs aged 15 to 29 (middle school students and above) who live, study, or work in Tokyo (individuals or groups)
Application Method
Apply via the special website form
Requirements
Include a message that helps prevent consumer damage to young people and provide information about the Tokyo Metropolitan Consumer Affairs Center
* FY2025 submissions: 7,295 entries (4,621 people)
November – December: Judging by prominent celebrities (3 Excellence Awards, 3 Special Jury Awards, 10 Honorable Mentions)
Ambassador
Hirona Nagahama (Talent)
Chief Judge
Sugichan (Comedian)
Judge
Amane Shindo (Voice Actor)
Judge
Shunki Hashizume (Director, Screenwriter, Novelist)
December – March: Production and release of CM videos
Based on the 3 Excellence Award-winning works, CM videos will be produced and promotions will be carried out (details to be announced separately)
* FY2025 CM video total views: approximately 258,000 views. Watch on Tokyo Kurashi WEB
Prizes for 3 Excellence Awards, 3 Special Jury Awards, 10 Honorable Mentions
Details of each prize
For more details on this project, please see below
Special Website
https://www.cmcontest.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
Tokyo Kurashi WEB
https://www.shouhiseikatu.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/manabitai/tieup/seinen/
Contact
Tokyo Metropolitan Consumer Affairs Center, Activity Promotion Division
Phone: 03-6228-1331
FAQ
Who is eligible for this contest?
Amateurs aged 15 to 29 (middle school students and above) who live, study, or work in Tokyo.
What is the application period?
From June 3 to October 16.
Who are the judges?
Chief judge is Sugichan, judges include Amane Shindo (voice actor) and Shunki Hashizume (director, screenwriter, novelist).