Washoku Sato Launches '22nd Illustration Contest' for Children's Art Submissions!

Special prizes await the top illustrators! Washoku Sato is holding its annual 'Illustration Contest'.

'Washoku Sato', which operates 202 stores nationwide, hosts an annual 'Illustration Contest' for members of its Sato Kids Club.

Since its launch in 2009, this contest has become a yearly tradition and will celebrate its 22nd edition this year. The theme for this year's illustration contest is 'A Delicious Party with Wassyokun', centered around children's imagination and the joy of 'food'. Children are invited to freely draw their favorite foods or fun meals shared with family and friends. Seven winners across various award categories will receive wonderful prizes.

At Washoku Sato, we support children's growth through our 'Sato Kids Club' membership program. By joining, members enjoy great benefits such as 'free access to the kids' drink bar at all times' and 'gifts based on visit stamps'. We encourage you to take this opportunity to join the Sato Kids Club and participate in the illustration contest.

22nd Sato Kids Club Illustration Contest

Theme: 'A Delicious Party with Wassyokun'

Prizes

Grand Prize (1 winner):

1 500-yen discount card, redeemable unlimited times on all menu items for one year

2 KidZania Koshien admission tickets (for 4 people)

3 Washoku Sato dining voucher worth 5,000 yen

4 Wassyokun original merchandise

Excellent Prize (6 winners):

1 KidZania Koshien admission tickets (for 4 people)

2 Washoku Sato dining voucher worth 3,000 yen

3 Wassyokun original merchandise

※ Two winners each from the preschool, lower elementary, and upper elementary divisions

<Illustration Contest Submission Details>

Period: June 29, 2026 (Mon) to August 27, 2026 (Thu)

Eligibility: Sato Kids Club members

How to Enter

Entry forms are available in limited quantities at stores or can be downloaded from the website.

1 In-store submission

Please bring your illustration to a store. When submitting in person, present your Sato Kids Club membership card to receive one Kids Stamp as a gift.

2 By mail

3 Via Google Form

4 Via X (formerly Twitter)

Post a photo or scanned image of your illustration on your personal X account with the hashtag #和食さとイラストコンテスト. By posting on X, you not only gain a chance to win one of the contest prizes, but also enter a lottery for 10 lucky participants to receive a 'Wassyokun Original Playing Cards' set.

※ For full campaign details, please visit the Washoku Sato website.

Results Announcement: Mid-October, via the Sato Kids Club email newsletter and the Washoku Sato website.

※ A receipt number from the top left of a store receipt (for purchases of 1,500 yen or more, tax included) is required when submitting your entry.

※ Sato Food Service Co., Ltd. is an official sponsor of KidZania Koshien.

※ KidZania requires entry by a combination of one child (ages 3–15) and one adult (ages 16 and up).

<Grand Prize Winning Entry from the 2025 21st Illustration Contest>

In last year's '21st Illustration Contest' held in 2025, a wonderful artwork by 'Satchan' was awarded the Grand Prize. The illustration depicts a joyful family meal filled with delicious dishes.

21st Contest Grand Prize Winning Entry (by Satchan)

【How to Join the Sato Kids Club】

Registration is available at any Washoku Sato location. Please fill in the required information on the membership service POP card found on restaurant tables during your visit. Membership is open to all children aged 12 and under (elementary school level). Registration and annual membership are free.

About 'Washoku Sato'

Operated by Sato Food Service Co., Ltd., 'Washoku Sato' is a Japanese-style family restaurant with the concept of making family gatherings 'more enjoyable and a little more special with smiles'. We strive daily to offer authentic Japanese cuisine at affordable prices through sourcing from new producers, developing menus and operations that ensure consistent quality, and improving productivity. Our popular offerings include 'Satosyabu', 'Satosuki', and 'Sato-style Yakiniku' featuring all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and grilled meat, seasonal 'Fair Menus', and a wide variety of dishes including rice bowls, noodles, and kids' meals designed to satisfy a broad range of customers.

Washoku Sato Official Website: https://sato-res.com/sato/ Washoku Sato Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasyoku_sato Washoku Sato Official X: https://x.com/washoku_sato_PR Washoku Sato Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHaunHAlQ-sCGH5dEK8hyg

About the 'SRS Group'

The SRS Group, led by SRS Holdings Co., Ltd., aims to contribute to society through food by operating food service businesses—including restaurants and prepared meals—both in Japan and overseas. Through key brands such as 'Washoku Sato', 'Nigiri Chojiro', 'Tendon/Tempura Shop Santen', 'Miyamoto Munashi', 'Kazoku-tei', 'Toku Toku', 'Umai Sushi Kan', 'Kaiten Sushi Hokkaido', 'Sushi Benkei', and 'Torishou', the group works every day with partners, customers, and communities to make dining experiences filled with deliciousness, fun, and感动, helping people enjoy a richer lifestyle.

Corporate Website: srsholdings.com

SRS Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/satorsgroup/