Where can I vote for Nigcon 2026?

Voting is available via the official form at https://store.nigonline.com/pages/nigcon-senryu-ippan2026.

How will the submitted entries be used?

The winning entry may become a limited product, and other entries may be featured on social media or catalogs.

Is Nigcon held annually?

Yes. Since 2025, Nigcon has been held multiple times a year and will continue in the future.

Travel 'Relatable Moments' Senryu Contest 'Nigcon 2026' Begins Public Voting After Receiving 993 Submissions

Published Jun 15, 2026 11:10 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 11:08 PM ・ 7 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

NIG, operating the online store 'NIG Online Store' that delivers excitement and感动 through uniquely missing products, has launched public voting for its fourth user-participation contest 'Nigcon 2026'—a senryu poetry contest themed around 'common travel experiences.' Voting began on June 10, 2026, with 993 entries received nationwide, and 9 selected finalists are now open for public voting until June 17.

NIG LLC (headquartered in Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture; representative: Ryojin Sasaki, hereinafter 'NIG'), which operates the 'NIG Online Store' that delivers excitement and感动 through products that seem like they should exist but don’t, has launched the public voting phase for the fourth edition of its participatory contest series 'Nigcon'—the 'Senryu Contest.' Voting began on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The theme is 'common experiences while traveling.' Voting is open until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for 9 selected verses chosen from 993 entries submitted from across Japan.

Background and Overview

The NIG Online Store is an e-commerce platform primarily offering bags and accessories for travel and outings. To share not only the joy of using products but also the joy of going out with customers, NIG regularly hosts participatory campaign projects under the name 'Nigcon.'

This year’s first installment, held in May 2026, is a senryu contest themed around 'common travel experiences.' During the submission period, 993 entries were received from across the country. After an initial screening by staff, 9 entries were selected. Public voting to determine the Grand Prix winner is now underway.

The 9 Selected Entries

- 1. Diet forgotten, scribbled down — inn’s delicious meal (Sagojou) - 2. Packing up, things I’m sure I packed — can’t be found (kkk) - 3. Free-spirited journey, wallet strings loosen — cheeks relax (Oruka.) - 4. Gourmet trip, crossing seas and mountains — I’ve fattened too (Kenchan) - 5. Three generations, ring toss and ping pong — yukata hanging (Teruya Masanou) - 6. Card key forgotten, wandering — after bath (Chattamango) - 7. Escaping the rush, refreshing through travel (Tsuchinoko) - 8. Believing 'just around the corner,' walking ten thousand steps (Yossan) - 9. Pitter-patter rain, also enjoyable — outdoor hot spring (Bonpei)

Voting Details

- Voting Period: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Voting Method: Select one entry via the online form (takes about 1 minute) - Voting URL: https://store.nigonline.com/pages/nigcon-senryu-ippan2026 - Grand Prix Announcement: After voting closes, winners will be announced via the official website, email, and social media

Comment from the Organizer

'We didn’t expect so many people to resonate with the theme of 'common travel moments.' Each of the 993 entries was packed with travel memories and laughter—we truly enjoyed reading them all. All nine selected entries are outstanding and hard to judge. We encourage everyone to participate in the public voting and help us choose the Grand Prix winner together.'

About Nigcon

Short for 'NIG Online Store Contest,' Nigcon is a series of participatory campaigns launched in 2025 to share and rediscover the excitement of everyday life and the感动 of travel together with users.

- 1st Edition: February 2025 – 'Travel Relatable Moments Senryu Contest' - 2nd Edition: July 2025 – 'My Best Travel Shot!' Photo Contest - 3rd Edition: October 2025 – 'Product Uses You Can’t Help But Imitate' Contest - 4th Edition: May 2026 – 'Travel Relatable Moments Senryu Contest'

NIG plans to continue hosting 'Nigcon' events in the future.

Organizer

NIG Online Store (operated by NIG LLC) https://nigonline.com/

Public Voting Page

https://store.nigonline.com/pages/nigcon-senryu-ippan2026

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event