[Family Album Mitene] "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" Survey for "Family Song Special Award" Selected by Domestic "Mitene" Users Starts Today!

MIXI, Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, Senior Executive Officer, CEO: Hiroki Kimura) announced today, April 2, 2026 (Thursday), the start of a survey for the "Family Song Special Award: Best Family Song 2025 powered by Family Album Mitene," a new award established within "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026," Japan's largest international music award hosted by the Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association. This survey is conducted through its child photo and video sharing app, "Family Album Mitene" (hereinafter "Mitene").

■ "Family Song Special Award" to determine a family's memorable song

"Mitene" is sponsoring "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" as a prize partner and has established the "Family Song Special Award: Best Family Song 2025 powered by Family Album Mitene" within the co-creation category.

This award will conduct a survey targeting domestic "Mitene" users on the theme of "one song chosen by the family," and the award-winning works will be selected based on the results. Users will be asked to choose the best song that colors their family memories, such as "a song listened to and sung many times with children," "a song heard during family outings or trips," or "a song that was always with the family in everyday life."

[Thoughts behind the establishment of the new award]

Under the mission of "creating a heartfelt infrastructure for families worldwide," "Mitene" has fostered family connections through sharing memories. Now, it expands beyond app sharing into the realm of music. Music naturally creates conversations and smiles, nurturing invisible family bonds. The newly established Family Song Special Award, "Best Family Song 2025 powered by Family Album Mitene," was created to highlight a song chosen by "Mitene" users along with their family memories. Through this award, "Mitene" aims to expand the cycle of music fostering family communication and strengthen family emotional connections.

■ Win by lottery! "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" 1-day admission ticket (pair) present campaign

A present campaign will also be held simultaneously, inviting 15 pairs (30 people) selected by lottery from those who answer the song survey to the "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" awards ceremony on Saturday, June 13.

● Application period:

April 2, 2026 (Thursday) 11:00 AM - May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:59 PM

● Application conditions:

• The person answering the survey and applying must be registered with "Mitene"

• The person answering the survey and applying must reside in Japan

• There is no age limit for answering the survey, but applicants for the lottery must be 18 years or older

  * The prize ("MAJ 2026 1-day admission ticket (pair)") cannot be used by individuals under 18 years old.
  Therefore, individuals under 18 years old cannot participate in the awards ceremony. Please be aware of this in advance.
  * Only one survey answer/application per person is valid.

● Prize:

"MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" 1-day admission ticket (pair) for 15 pairs (30 people)

● How to apply:

① From the "News" tab in the "Mitene" app, navigate to the song survey and application form via the "News from Mitene" article

② Choose "a memorable song" for your family from 2025

* Participation by only answering the song is also possible

③ If you wish to apply for the lottery, enter the required information and submit your application

④ Winners will be contacted by email at a later date

■ "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026" Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

  * Award Week is from Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 13

• Venue: Premier Ceremony ⇒ SGC Hall Ariake (3-3-8 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

  Grand Ceremony ⇒ TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO (1-3-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)

• Official website: https://www.musicawardsjapan.com/

■About "Family Album Mitene" https://mitene.us/

This app allows mothers and fathers to share photos and videos of their children only with invited family members, such as grandparents and relatives. Photos and videos can be uploaded free and unlimited, making it easy to share daily life with children. By commenting on children's smiles and growth, loving communication is fostered among family members. It has been used by many families, and in January 2026, the total number of global users exceeded 29 million*.

* Total number of registered users for iOS/Android apps and browser version

App name: "Family Album Mitene"

Price: Free

Supported OS: [iOS] iOS 17.0 or higher

[Android] Android 9.0 or higher

How to download: Search for "Mitene" in each store

[iOS] https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id935672069

[Android] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.mitene

Official website: [Japanese] https://mitene.us

[American English] https://family-album.com

[British English] https://family-album.com/en-gb

[French] https://family-album.com/fr

[German] https://family-album.com/de

[Spanish] https://family-album.com/es

[Korean] https://family-album.com/ko

[Traditional Chinese] https://family-album.com/zh-tw

■ MIXI, Inc. https://mixi.co.jp/

Under the purpose of "expanding rich communication and enveloping the world with happy surprises," MIXI provides communication services that friends and family can enjoy together, such as "mixi," "Monster Strike," "Family Album Mitene," and "TIPSTAR." Based on our cherished spirit of "user surprise first," we will continue to create "heart-connecting" places and opportunities that foster deep, rich communication, rather than just connections, thereby contributing to the realization of an emotionally rich and communicative society.

* MIXI and the name "Family Album Mitene," and related trademarks and logos are trademarks and registered trademarks of MIXI, Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.