Why don't we make Kobe together? Three contests coloring the future of KobeWhy don't we make Kobe together? Three contests coloring the future of Kobe

Updated January 14, 2025 00:00
The winning work has been decided!

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  • Photo contest:1,537
  • Letter contest:93
  • Digital paint contest:73
  • Total:1,703

About the examination The works were selected with the help of university students in the KOBE city.

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【Award-winning work】Dear myself in 2024
〜This is the shape of Kobe in the future!〜

3 main departments

Special award for supporting companies

Sponsoring company award

Best Award

Title:Are you moving forward?

Author:KURUMI

When you think of Kobe, you think of cafes, sweets, and bakeries. Trees are being planted around Sannomiya, and you can take a break on a bench in the shade of the trees. I like to go out alone, so I'm trying to decide which cafe to go to.
Once you've finished your shopping, choose bread or cake as a souvenir, depending on your mood that day.
Kobe offers new discoveries every time you walk around. There are things you can only buy here, so I keep coming back. That's also fun though.
What has become more convenient are the moving walkways installed in various locations. Move faster and more comfortably.
The city has become elderly-friendly.
At night, when it gets dark, there is a bright light under your feet so you don't trip.
Take a leisurely stroll through the Japanese garden, which has healing properties, and the English garden, where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, and you'll forget all the bad things.
If you're worried about something, try walking around the streets of Kobe. By the time I get home, I feel refreshed and refreshed.
For me who hates losing. From my future self.

50,000 yen worth of meal tickets for Japanese-style Teppanyaki shioji at Hotel Plaza Kobe

Prize:50,000 yen worth of meal tickets for Japanese-style Teppanyaki "shioji" at Hotel Plaza Kobe

Prize introduction:This is a 50,000 yen meal ticket for the Japanese-style Teppanyaki restaurant "Shioji" at Hotel Plaza Kobe, located on Rokko Island and surrounded by the sea on three sides with a spectacular view.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kobe and delicious meals such as Kobe beef.

Excellence Award

Title:To me in 2024

Author:Rie Shigeoka

How are you doing? This year, I got married in Kobe with my favorite person. Why did I choose Kobe as the place for my wedding, even though I'm not from Kobe? That's because I fell in love with a certain place in Kobe at first sight.
Kobe originally has a sea. Today, a beautiful tree-lined avenue runs along the coast. The tree-lined avenue, where many plants greet you, is famous for allowing you to feel the four seasons of Japan. The tree-lined avenue has benches, a cafe, and a lawn where you can lie down, making it feel like a warm space where locals and tourists from Japan and abroad can spend their time together without discrimination.When I saw this tree-lined avenue, I knew I wanted to have my wedding here. I saw elderly couples taking a leisurely stroll, families with children in strollers having tea at cafes, and young couples cuddling while staring out at the ocean. Kobe, where you will live in the future, is waiting for you to find a wonderful place filled with so much love. Please look forward to it.

Meat gift certificate for 30,000 yen for member stores nationwide

Prize:Meat gift certificate for 30,000 yen for member stores nationwide

Prize introduction:A 30,000 yen meat gift certificate that can be used at 3,200 "Meat Gift Certificate" member stores nationwide.
Enjoy Kobe beef and more at home.

KOBEKKO(Kobeites) Award

Title:To you who will live in 2024

Author:WAKA

Don't you think it's hard every day?
The days of Kobe in the future are exciting.
There are a lot of companies in Kobe, so I was able to find a job that I wanted to do that was close to my home.
On my days off, I climb Mt. Rokko, go to the aquarium and zoo, and take a leisurely walk in the park.On the weekends, I climb the port tower and have a drink to refresh myself!
This is my life in 2035.
Please look forward to it.

Prize:5,000 yen worth of sweets from Kobe's leading sweets brand

Prize introduction:A 5,000 yen assortment of sweets from Kobe's leading sweets brand.
Please enjoy the sweets of Kobe, which is famous as the city of Western sweets, in the comfort of your own home.

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Special award for supporting companies Special Awards

ROSYOKI Award

Title:To you who have been married for 5 years

Author:PITATO

First of all, let me say thank you.
Thank you for bringing me to Kobe every year.

Kobe is my favorite city where I was born and raised.
That's why I was so happy when he told me that we should go on a date in Kobe every year for our wedding anniversary.
It was the best proposal.

I've been to many places.
Ijinkan, Nankinmachi, Meriken Park, popular restaurants, patisserie...
By the way, the first time we walked through Meriken Park together, you were surprised when I told you, "In this area, wheat flour is sometimes called Meriken flour."

You're probably thinking there's nowhere to go next year, right?
Are you okay. Many new shops and events have opened in Kobe. Thanks to you, we haven't gotten bored over the past 10 years.
Every year, I felt both nostalgic and fresh.

This year, we're planning to visit the filming locations of my daughter's favorite movie in Kobe. Did you say it's a pilgrimage to a sacred place? Looks like a lot of fun, right?

Prize:10 Pork Bun Tickets x 10 (1 set) [Total of 100 Pork Bun Exchange Tickets]

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Sponsoring company award

Sponsoring company award

Title:Unchanging Kobe, changing fashion

Author:Pappajime

Hey, listen to me. A message from Kobe in 2035.
It's been half a century since I fell in love with this city. Kobe is still a fashionable city.
Even though times have changed, the charm of this city has not diminished.
No matter what happens in other cities, Kobe is special.
I've been watching Kobe since I was young, and Kobe is always evolving and incorporating new trends.
But the essence remains the same.
It feels like a perfect mix of old and new, you know?
Even now that I'm 70 years old, I still get excited when I walk around the streets of Kobe.
The night view of Harborland, the exotic atmosphere of Kitano, the bustle of Nankinmachi...all are nostalgic yet new.
No matter what era we live in, we will never lose our "Kobe-ness".
That's what's great about this city.
That's why I will always be a Kobe fan.
You will continue to love this city!

Prize:Furumoto Coffee Shop Original Set
[One Drip Cafe (coffee bag) 6 sets (30 cups), original can badge, original postcard, original sticker, original match]

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Dear myself in 2024
This is the shape of Kobe in the future!

Contents of recruitment

A message that evokes the image of Kobe in the future in 2035

Recruitment period

Until Monday, September 30, 2024

Theme example

If you were living in Kobe in 2035, what would you tell your current self or your loved ones about what the future will be like?
What about the ease of living, the cityscape, and nature? Is internationalization progressing? How is your loved one living?
Imagine Kobe in the future and write a message!

Example 1 (213 characters) Currently 10 years old, male

To me in 2024

In Kobe in 2035, people from various countries will come to Kobe every day from the airport and port, and everyone will have fun interacting with each other. I've made a lot of friends because the robot can immediately translate my words.
I have plans to go out with that friend next time! I would like to meet you in Sannomiya and introduce you to the good parts of Kobe while riding the LRT.
My house is still on the top of a hill, so commuting to school is difficult, but everyone in my family is doing well, probably because they train every day.
From me in 2035

Example 2 (167 characters) Currently 33 years old female

To you in 2024

You are sleeping peacefully next to me
Ten years from now, you are in the midst of a rebellious period where you no longer want to go on family trips.
This year's goal for you and me is to travel overseas for the first time from Kobe Airport.
I got cocky and said that I don't like it domestically, but I don't mind following them overseas.
Still, your daily smile is my happiness.
Grow slowly
With love from 2035

Eligibility for application

(1) Anyone can apply (professionals/amateurs, individuals/groups, and regardless of residence).

*However, if you are under 18 years of age, please apply with the consent of your parent or guardian.

(2) There is no limit to the number of entries, but only one entry per contestant will be awarded a prize.

Application rules

(1) Please keep your message within 400 characters.

(2) Works to be submitted must be original works created by the applicant, with all copyrights owned, and must not have been submitted to any other contest, etc.

(3) The work must be the creator's own creation. Please do not use generation AI etc.

(4) There is no limit to the number of submitted works, but only one work can be submitted per submission.

How to apply

For application form

Please fill in the required information and work using the application form on the official website and apply.

Examination criteria

① Purpose

Does the message convey an image of Kobe in the future in 2035?

②Thematic nature

What is the letter trying to convey? Can the author's intentions be conveyed?

③Expressiveness

Are you demonstrating a rich expressiveness with words and phrases?

④Originality

Does it incorporate any unique ideas?

⑤Regional characteristics

Does it convey the charm of Kobe?

Precautions

<Letter Contest>

(1) Although the copyright of the submitted work belongs to the applicant, Kobe City or an organization authorized by Kobe City may use the work for free, on a web page, at an event, or in PR, without the consent of the applicant. etc., and may be used for secondary purposes other than commercial purposes. The copyright of the resulting work belongs to Kobe City. In addition, some images may be processed and used, such as by cropping. (Please note that it may be lent to a third party at this time). Even in that case, the applicant shall not exercise the author's moral rights. If the information is to be used for commercial purposes, the purpose and conditions (paid or unpaid) will be explained to the applicant in advance, and the information will only be used with the applicant's consent.

(2) Please be careful not to infringe on the reputation, privacy, or other rights of third parties with regard to submitted works.

(3) The applicant is responsible for any accidents or other troubles that may occur during the creation and filming of the submitted work (including legal claims such as claims for damages from persons who own intellectual property rights regarding the submitted work). The matter will be resolved and Kobe City will not be held responsible.

(4) If there are any falsehoods or violations regarding the content of the application or the submitted work, or if it is determined that the work infringes on the rights of others, it will not be subject to review. Furthermore, even after the winning work has been announced, the winning entry may be canceled and the prize money returned.

(5) Works that fall under, or are likely to fall under, the following will be excluded from consideration without notifying the applicant.

  1. Things that violate laws and regulations
  2. Contains violent, discriminatory, obscene expressions, or promotes crime, which is contrary to public order and morals
  3. Things that defame or violate the privacy of individuals, companies, organizations, etc.
  4. Things that infringe on the copyrights, trademark rights, portrait rights, and other intellectual property rights of third parties
  5. Things intended to advertise companies or products, or promote or solicit specific ideologies such as politics or religion
  6. Contains expressions that are contrary to the purpose and theme of this contest and are inappropriate as works for PR of Kobe City
  7. Other content that the organizer deems inappropriate

(6) At the time of application, you will be deemed to have consented to all recruitment requirements.

(7) For submitted works that use copyrighted materials or other materials owned by others, please obtain licensing approval in advance.

(8) If you are a minor, please apply with the consent of your parent or guardian.

(9) All expenses required for application shall be borne by the applicant.

(10) Entries will not be returned.

Handling of personal information, etc.

Applicants' personal information will be used to the extent necessary for the operation of this contest and will not be used for any other purpose.
When using a work, the applicant's name (nickname is also acceptable), organization name, city/town/village of residence, and description of the work may be made public.