Online Contest Submission:
January 15, 2015 - February 22, 2015
Online Bento Contest co-hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and BentoUSA by AllThingsForSale. Entrants submit photos of cute and creative character bento decorated in a food container. The Japanese Consulate and BentoUSA will select the top 10 finalists together with a honorary judge Ochikeron, a Japanese YouTube personality and bento expert.
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is celebrating the inscription of Washoku (Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese-notably for the celebration of New Year-) to UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013 and to enjoy Japan’s cute and cool food culture.
The grand prize winner will receive the following great prizes!
- One round-trip ticket from the US to Japan presented by All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- An Award Certificate from the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
- $300-$400 value rice cooker
- $100-value bento prize pack from BentoUSA
- $50-value bento prize pack from CuteZCute
- Cookbook
- Food gift bag
For details and rules on the contest, visit
http://www.allthingsforsale.com/bento/contest/
Grand prize winner and runners up will be announced on March 7, 2015 on the above website.
In addition to the contest, Bento Photo Exhibition will feature photos of the top 10 entries displayed on large boards.
Exhibit: Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 28, 2015
Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
SPONSORS
Consulate General of Japan, Los Angeles; BentoUSA, Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, with support from All Nippon Airways(ANA), Nijiya Market, Marukai Corporation, Mitsuwa Marketplace, Kinokuniya Book Stores
If you have any questions, please contact the Japanese Consulate.
Email: infoj@ls.mofa.go.jp ; (213) 617-6700 x306.
