On December 1, the Omotenashi Selection was announced. This selection is made to reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (‘Omotenashi’ in Japanese). It is exclusively given to products and services that show the unique charms of Japan that should be shared with the world, and, as such, is a prestigious award that any company would be happy to receive.
Omotenashi selection is always looking for the greatest Japanese products and services. Having started in 2015, they have been sharing these special products and experiences for 8 years to help local manufacturers reach an international audience.
The winners are chosen through inspections from international residents of Japan. There are 2 selection criteria: omotenashi and global. The former is to see if the product or service shows thoughtfulness and care for the user, while the latter is to measure the appeal to non-Japanese people.
The selection consists of 146 products and services (including 33 Gold Awards and nine Special Awards from a total of six categories). The six categories are: Japan Post Online Shop Award, ANA award, Special Awards by OMOTENASHI NIPPON Executive Committee Judges’ Choice Award (Asia), Judges‘ Choice Award (Europe & North America), Regional Development Award, and Sustainability Award. They are all listed below, so please take the time to see them all.
We are proud to be their media partner, and consider ourselves lucky to share all these exceptional winners with you!
Japan travel table-set series: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
List of OMOTENASHI Selection 2023 2nd Session Awarded products
Grand Gold Award
1. Japan travel table-set series Series (MARUMO TAKAGI Co., Ltd.; Gifu Prefecture)
Excerpt of evaluation by foreign judges:
“This tableware has a very cute design with patterns inspired by Japanese aesthetics. It can be used every day and make for a lovely memento of your trip to Japan. The products are high-quality and reasonably priced.”
2. Zikushokudo (Timeless Buffet) Frozen Ekiben Onigiri (Shingi Co., Ltd.; Hiroshima Prefecture)
Excerpt of evaluation by foreign judges:
“It is a fantastic idea to encapsulate the essence of a famous Japanese regional ekiben in onigiri rice balls. The package design is thoughtful and tells the story of each flavor. The flavors, presentation and overall quality exemplify the essence of Japanese omotenashi.”
3. KURA ONE (id10 japan corporation; Tokyo)
Excerpt of evaluation by foreign judges:
“A total of 21 brands based on different themes are offered in small quantities, encouraging even foreigners not familiar with sake to casually try the product. Comes in a lightweight and durable can, making it easier to bring back home without having to worry about weight and breakage.”
Gold Award
4. (Miyagi) lulumo Placenta Serum (Stabilizer Co., Ltd.)
5. (Tokyo) FRMA toner of toner/ FRMA cream of cream (FRMA Co.,Ltd)
6. (Niigata) SHIMEHARITSURU DAIGINJO SAN (MIYAO SAKE BREWING CO.,LTD.)
7. (Hyogo) tamaki niime “roots shawl” (tamaki niime Co., Ltd.)
8. (Fukuoka) TSUNAGU BAG TRAVELLER plus (SIMCLEAR LLC)
9. (Miyagi) ICHINOKURA (ICHINOKURA Co., Ltd.)
10. (Shimane) Koukyuu Nodogurotaityadukesetto (Nihonkainokatsugyo kappou suzuranbekkan (Suzuranbekkan Y.K.))
11. (Niigata) silk scarf ROSHA-KIMONO (YOKOSHO Co., Ltd.)
12. (Hyogo) Mr.TEACHER Shin-nagata Kobe Chaya’s Ice Cream Set (Ajiman Corporation)
13. (Tokyo) isenoka (Hollywood Co., Ltd.)
14. (Osaka) PLANT BASED TOKYO SOY’s ME (D.K International Co., Ltd.)
15. (Osaka) PLANT BASED TOKYO sweet potato waffle (D.K International Co., Ltd.)
Shiawase dorayaki: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
16. (Osaka) Shiawase dorayaki (Clovermusubi (Clover365 Co., Ltd.))
17. (Tokyo) Cheryl Pearl Blanc AG Renewing Cream
(Shizen-do Japan Beauty Institute,Inc.)
18. (Aichi) SUGINOYA ORGANIC TEA SERIES (Futec holdings Co.)
19. (Osaka) Golden Sesame Dressing (FUKI FOOD INSTITUTE Co., Ltd.)
20. (Kanagawa) Koyomi 〜 Designed to experience Japanese the Japanese aesthetic through the act of writing 〜 (KOYOMI(Toshoinban Co., Ltd.))
21. (Miyagi) KOTA pudding (Ono youkeijyo/Satoyama labo)
22. (Osaka) Deaiwo Serum Cream, Deaiwo Special Cream (DEAIWO CO., LTD.)
Marshmallow Gauze: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
Consecutive Gold Awards
23. (Tokyo) Marshmallow Gauze® (UCHINO CO., LTD.)
24. (Gifu) Geroko Monogatari Nagomi Series (OKUA-MATAEMON-KO HONPO,Inc) The Miracle
25. (Tokyo) The Miracle Towel®: Super Marshmallow® (UCHINO CO., LTD.)
26. (Tokyo) BLISSFUL TOWEL® (UCHINO CO., LTD.)
27. (Okayama) Kagamino Horori Cookie (Wakana L.P.)
28. (Fukui) Rich Pudding SOBA+BORN (Night Sweets Bar Salice)
29. (Kanagawa) Picture Tenugui (CASE CORPORATION)
30. (Aichi) Kotsukan Aero Duct The Long (MARVIN TRADING CO., LTD.)
31. (Fukuoka) Premium pudding set (pudding no susume (EAT WELL Co., Ltd.))
32. (Gifu) Katakuchi Kinmaki cold sake set (Kurokesshou/Shirokesshou) (Yamai pottery Co., Ltd.)
33. (Saga) ceramic mimic fabric (BUNZAN LTD.)
Japanese Shrimp Crackers: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
Special Awards by Gold Partner
Japan Post Online Shop Award
34. (Kumamoto) Japanese Shrimp Crackers (koufukudo Co., Ltd.)
ANA Award
35. (Tokyo) Evoon SUIT CASE (Gerbera Co., Ltd.)
Special Awards by OMOTENASHI NIPPON Executive Committee
Judges’ Choice Award (Asia)
36. (Saitama) Specialty jumbo savory egg custard (Tonden Kabushiki Kaisha)
37. (Hyogo) a&e20 (three horns)
Judges‘ Choice Award (Europe & North America)
38. (Aichi) Nagomi tomato AKAMARU Series (PROCEED Co., Ltd. (Promonte farm))
39. (Tokyo) SUMIKA KIMINOKI series. Tension type wooden cat tower (high-end model).(SUMIKA (TIRAMISU Co., Ltd.))
Regional Development Award
40. (Yamanashi) HOUTO LABO SURIDANE (HOUTO LABO (CREATIVE RESORT Co., Ltd)
Sustainability Award
41. (Yamaguchi) Bambina bamboo charcoal laundry detergent (MiNERALiST Co., Ltd.)
42. (Tokyo) Any Wear, Anywhere (Sumitomo Corporation)
Semi-dried Fuyu persimmon Urekko-chan: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
Regular Awards
43. (Gifu) Semi-dried Fuyu persimmon Urekko-chan (Showa Farm Co., Ltd.)
44. (Kyoto) RAKUKEI <SMART MOVE!> (RAKUKEI inc.)
45. (Tokyo) YOT WATCH Wrist Watch Made from TOY (YOT WATCH (SANYEI CORPORATION))
46. (Aichi) orise Amazake (Kojiya Sanzaemon Co., Ltd.)
47. (Aichi) Alpha Stick (Alpha Team LLC)
48. (Osaka) turalist (Nhes.(plus Co., Ltd.))
49. (Hyogo) Somatid Rice “KIMAI” (MUSUBIpromotion.LLC) O’KIKA (LeiBloom)
O’KIKA: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
50. (Shizuoka) O’KIKA (LeiBloom)
51. (Miyazaki) imono tefu-tefu (hyugacasting Co., Ltd.)
52. (Saitama) atelier C-style farmers pudding (atelier C-style)
53. (Yamanashi) ‘-blessings of nature- dried delicacies (Natural Ocean)
54. (Saitama) aburabi Warabi-chan no Amazake (aburabi Co.)
55. (Nara) Umetoohagi Hanaemu (UMEMORI HONTEN Kabushiki Kaisha)
57. (Kanagawa) saunality (nature pods (Soltelas Co., Ltd.))
58. (Kanagawa) Alte Liebe × Masuizumi Gâteau du Saké maturé en fût de chêne (Alte Liebe Co., Ltd.)
59. (Aichi) Green juice with lemon (Anc Co., Ltd)
60. (Kanagawa) Presby Toothcase of Yoshino cypress (Presby, inc.)
61. (Aichi) chant a charm Cleansing Milk (chant a charm (Nature’s Way Co., Ltd))
62. (Tokyo) Kaede karin (ACERO Co., Ltd.)
63. (Niigata) side table+stool (tree coat)
64. (Ishikawa) tsurubami (wagurishiratsuyu(fiamma Co.,Ltd.))
65. (Tokushima) Waffle Haramaki (waffle haramaki (Tortoise CO., Ltd.))
66. (Saitama) Suguki yogurt (cocori,Inc.)
67. (Yamagata) Hinomotohanpu Urushi 3 Way Shoulder Bag (Hinomotohanpu (Sankodo Co.,Ltd))
68. (Shizuoka) A whale shark in love with the sky (tommy110369)
69. (Tottori) Pitari okitatami (interior fukuta Co., Ltd.)
70. (Chiba) ”Shinku no Misuzu”PremiumFruitChocoate (VALSTACK CO.LTD.)
71. (Tokyo) OTO&IV ALL IN ONE CREAM (IVRESSE Consulting LLC.)
72. (Hyogo) ERILISS (TRADSTYLE Inc.)
73. (Aichi) cellpur (Shinohara Chemical Corp.)
74. (Nagasaki) Japanese tea and Sweets Course (Kyushu chacha Co.,Ltd.)
75. (Shimane) Kensakiikasyoutyuuduke-don Netasetto (Nihonkainokatsugyo kappou suzuranbekkan(Suzuranbekkan Y.K.))
Yokochu Giftmaki: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
76. (Gifu) Yokochu Giftmaki (Yokochu Co., Ltd.)
77. (Shizuoka) Smellcatch Bio Deodorizer for Pets (SOKENKAZARIYA LLC)
78. (Tokyo) Teppanyaki Ginmeisui Ginza (Teppanyaki Ginmeisui Ginza(Mars planning Co., Ltd.))
79. (Yamagata) ufu uhu garden pudding (ufu uhu garden (YAMADA KEIRAN Co., Ltd.))
80. (Saitama) GANKOAN Kasukabe papier-mache (Kasukabe paper mache doll shop LLC)
81. (Osaka) WILD YUZU Seedling Yuzu Concentrate Liquid (re・make Ltd. (Yuragi Style))
82. (Gunma) Daruma painting experience (Imai Daruma Shop NAYA Co., Ltd.)
83. (Ishikawa) Pergic (surrounding,inc.)
84. (Kyoto) Shinobufumi (Kyowashi)
85. (Kagoshima) TAKEMAN Boiled bambooshoots from Kyushu (Takeman Co., Ltd.)
86. (Mie) Special Organic Green Tea (YAMARIN SEICHA)
87. (Aichi) Plante vi shu “BISHU wool scarf with pockets” (Kimurakazukeori Co.,Ltd.)
88. (Gifu) minokiriko series (MARUMO TAKAGI Co., Ltd.)
89. (Kanagawa) Kumiko acrylic lantern shade (BRIGHTUS Co., Ltd.)
90. (Kanagawa) Kumiko lantern shade (BRIGHTUS Co., Ltd.)
91. (Tokyo) GRANESS TOKYO Leather Coaster (GRANESS Inc.)
92. (Kagoshima) Tropical Chocolatrno (YAKUSHIMA KARIN LLC)
93. (Tokyo) KRAACH CRYSTAL BATH SALT (KRAACH (QUARTER SOCIETY LLC.))
Hapicolla “Hapicolla Stick”: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
94. (Osaka) Hapicolla “Hapicolla Stick” (Nitta Gelatin Direct (Nitta Gelatin Inc.))
95. (Ishikawa) Gashu Hyakumangoku Suisho(Chestnut cream cake) (17colors Co., Ltd.)
96. (Kyoto) yo-mo Mother’s Bag (yo-mo (LAMB MODE Co., Ltd.))
97. (Niigata) Isamu Kenmochi Armless Chair (YMK Nagaoka Co., Ltd.)
98. (Hyogo) nico days Moisturizing Milky Serum (SHOEI Co., Ltd)
99. (Tokyo) Myufull Natural Series PN (MIYUKI CORPORATION)
100. (Wakayama) Soft and Chewy Arida Mikan Jelly (Sowakajuen Co., Ltd.)
101. (Nara) Umemorisushi school (UMEMORI HONTEN Kabushiki Kaisha) Collagenaid “Collagenaid
102. (Osaka) STICK” (Nitta Gelatin Direct (Nitta Gelatin Inc.))
103. (Tokyo) OXO KAZE SOAP (MQ SKIN LABORATORIES (GQ-inc Inc.))
104. (Osaka) RUNSHOT (Nitta Gelatin Direct (Nitta Gelatin Inc.))
105. (Tokyo) Yamasei Kankyou Allergy Kenkyuujo “Allergy Clear” (Yamasei Kankyo Allergy Kenkyujo Corp.)
106. (Kyoto) Kyoto Vegetables Mixcookies (POUKA LLC)
107. (Niigata) Chinese ladle and spatula (Yamagi industry Co., Ltd.)
108. (Iwate) soba chocolate (CACAObroma (LOTS Co.))
109. (Gifu) Green papaya enzyme (Sun-O International Inc.)
Nara Sakura Cotton Stole: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
110. (Nara) Nara Sakura Cotton Stole (Yamato Momen Koubou Godo Kaisha)
111. (Shiga) AVVERA Sensitive Skin Solution – Seamless Organic Cotton (Ishikawa Giken Co., Ltd.)
112. (Tokyo) U-DOT LOAFER Series (U-DOT)
113. (Fukuoka) ashifumi kenkolife (KENKO LIFE CO., LTD.)
114. (Niigata) Organic rice 3 kinds comparison set (GOHAN co., ltd.)
115. (Tokyo) FAB.(dot) Cuddle Silk Leather Combination Tote (FAB.(dot) (HOBY CORPORATION))
116. (Tokyo) Bridge and Blend “Six in Sense” (Project Felicia)
117. (Ishikawa) PATISSERIE RORIAN cote (PATISSERIE RORIAN Co., Ltd.) numberA.(AB&Company Co., Ltd.)
118. (Tokyo) numberA.(AB&Company Co., Ltd.)
119. (Tokyo) Organic Mineral Aqua Shadow (RED, Inc.)
120. (Oita) Spiral Tube (Takahashi Woodworking Co., Ltd.)
121. (Kyoto) PREMIUM CARE (GETA LABO (BALANCETEC KYOTO Co., Ltd.))
122. (Niigata) Forest scent (Unitryque Co.,Ltd.)
123. (Okayama) .KOMBINAT Teien Tiramisu (Eshowdo Co., Ltd)
124. (Aichi) Ronnefeldt Tea Salon Nagoya “Irish Malt Pudding” (Ronnefeldt Tea Salon Nagoya (SSY Co.,LTD.))
125. (Tochigi) Kaoridokorohonoka Fragrant Trip in Tochigi City Series Essential Spray (Kaoridokorohonoka)
127. (Osaka) Confetti with Madeira wine made in 1973(Boal) (Konpeitou kingdom(Osaka Toka Co.,Ltd.))
128. (Fukuoka) GRANT「EAGLE FEATHER」 (GRANT (GRANT Co., Ltd.)
129. (Yamaguchi) Tsukimichiru series (Green Heart Co., Ltd.
130. (Chiba) “Hevn” Harness (Hevn tokyo J PUBLIC Co.,Ltd)
131. (Tokyo) Kintsugikurashi (Kintsugikurashi(Yagokoro Co., Ltd.)
132. (Hyogo) Smartplus of nyan(meow) model (CosmoWater (Cosmolife Co., Ltd.))
133. (Tokyo) Wonderful Night Wonderful Yam Shochu Wonderful Encounters (Enishingu Sake Sales (Enishingu Entertainment, Inc.))
134. (Tokyo) Butters Craft Butter Cake (HiOLI Inc.)
HIMAWARIDOU tea and coffee pot: Picture by Omotenashi Selection
135. (Chiba) HIMAWARIDOU tea and coffee pot (Kyoshin Kabushiki Kaisha)
136. (Tokyo) Ninja Karakuri Seminar (ELDER・TANAKA & ASSOCIATES,INC.)
137. (Aichi) Herbal Medicinal Bath Powder JIKKO (KENBIYAKUTO Co., Ltd.)
138. (Tokyo) Natural Hot Spring Heiwajima (KEIKYUKAIHATSU Co., Ltd.)
139. (Tokyo) RE BONSAITM (TOUFU TOKYO)
140. (Osaka) Cream Warabimochi Matcha (TORORITENSHI no WARABI-MOCHI Kabushiki Kaisha)
Consecutive Awards
141. (Hiroshima) SPICY NUTS (Darwin)
142. (Shizuoka) cobon N series (Daiichikobo Corporation)
143. (Fukushima) Fruit Amazake Series(KOUJIWADAYA CO.,LTD.)
144. (Kagawa) Udon Honjin Yamadaya Flavorful Frozen Udon Bowls (UDON HONJIN YAMADAYA (YAMADAYABUTURYU Co., Ltd.))
145. (Saitama) HIYOSHI Japanese-style hotel (HIYOSHI Japanese-style hotel)
146. (Osaka) The 360 Degree Electric Toothbrush Models (STI-IR CO., LTD.)
Omotenashi Selection has put together an incredible selection of products and services. In the future, they will continue to discover and select recipients for this award to show everyone the unique spirit of omotenashi and support the remarkable businesses that produce these outstanding products and services. If you decide to purchase any of these, you surely won’t regret it!
Featured Photo by Omotenashi Selection 2023
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