{"id":2573,"date":"2020-12-02T11:42:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T11:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemoonmarketing.jp\/en\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T11:45:02","slug":"jsto_2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemoonmarketing.jp\/en\/jsto_2020\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Partner Information\u3011 JSTO launches SNS Photo Contest \u201cJapan Shopping Festival Winter 2020\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u3010Partner Information\u3011 JSTO launches SNS Photo Contest \u201cJapan Shopping Festival Winter 2020\u201d<\/h3>\n
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The Japan Shopping Tourism Organization (JSTO) is launching a special social media photo competition to engage with international tourists, currently unable to visit Japan, and reward sharing some of their best photo memories. The contest will run from December 1st, 2020 until February 28th, 2021. Entrants to the competition get a chance to win some amazing prizes including a JCB gift card worth 200,000JPY (ca. 2,000USD) as part of a shopping trip using a private car and accompanied by the popular personal shopper and stylist Makiko Shimotori.<\/p>\n

Tokyo, Dec 2nd<\/sup> 2020 <\/strong>\u2014\u2014 The \u201cJapan Shopping Festival\u201d (https:\/\/jsf.japanshopping.org\/<\/a>), held for the 13th year by Japan Shopping Tourism Organization (JSTO), is the largest shopping event for foreign visitors to Japan. Every year more than 500 shops nationwide are participating. In previous years cooperating outlets visibly displayed posters featuring \u201cHello Kitty\u201d, welcoming international travelers, and distributed small gifts or discount coupons with JSTO promotions. As it is difficult to receive international travelers this year the Japan Shopping Festival social media photo contest wants to enable them to join the festival and win some fantastic prizes.<\/p>\n

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The photo contest will be taking place on Instagram, Weibo(\u5fae\u535a) and Dianping(\u5927\u8846\u70b9\u8a55). Participants only need to post some of their preferred pictures related to their shopping experience in Japan, e.g. showing their favorite Japanese products or locations visited in Japan, using either of the beforementioned social media platforms. The lucky winner of the 1st prize will be able to enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience. In addition to being given a JCB gift card worth 200,000 yen (ca. 2,000USD) and riding in a special private car, the winner will be joined by one of Japan\u2019s most famous personal shoppers and stylists, Makiko Shimotori, who will provide expert advice and support. Other prizes include Premium Japanese Sake, a handbag and paulownia wood Smartphone ECO speakers and more.<\/p>\n

\u25a0How to participate: Instagram, Weibo(\u5fae\u535a) and Dianping(<\/a>\u5927\u8846\u70b9\u8a55)<\/p>\n

1. Follow \u201c@japanshoppingfestival\u201d on Instagram and \u201c\u65e5\u672c\u8d2d\u7269\u65c5\u6e38\u534f\u4f1a\u201d on Weibo(\u5fae\u535a) and Dianping(\u5927\u8846\u70b9\u8a55)<\/p>\n

2. Post photos related to your shopping experience in Japan, your favorite Japanese products or your trip to Japan on your own SNS account hashtagged \u201c#2020jsf\u201d on Instagram, \u201c<\/a>\uff032020jsf# \u201d\u00a0 on Weibo(\u5fae\u535a), and \u201c\uff03\u65e5\u672c\u8d2d\u7269\u653b\u7565\u201d on Dianping(\u5927\u8846\u70b9\u8a55)<\/p>\n

\u25a0Duration:<\/p>\n

1st December 2020 \u2013 28th February 2021<\/p>\n

For more details, please visit the website https:\/\/jsf.japanshopping.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0Introducing the prizes:<\/p>\n

-1st prize<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special shopping spree and with a JCB gift card (worth 200,000 yen) and aided by one of Japan\u2019s top personal shoppers and stylists using a private vehicle.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The popular personal stylist, Makiko Shimotori accompanies and advises you as you shop, helping to select outfits that will suit you. Ms Shimotori who is sought after by foreign celebrities, regularly appears on a wide range of media, including book publications in Japan and Taiwan.<\/p>\n

*to be presented upon arrival in Japan<\/p>\n

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\u2013<\/strong> Outstanding Performance Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yamagata\u2019s premium sake \u201cKurando Hizoh Shizukutori Junmai Daiginjo\u201d (Kotobuki Toraya Shuzo) \u2013 7 winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cKurando Hizoh Shizukutori Junmai Daiginjo\u201d sake is a rare variety of sake made by collecting only the drops of unprocessed sake as they trickle from bags with fermenting rice mash. It characteristically offers a fragrant scent in addition to a strong, bold flavor and premium sweetness.<\/p>\n

This product is also available through \u201cThe acme of Japan AIR GIFT JAPAN\u201d gift catalog (https:\/\/www.ringbell.co.jp\/ringbell\/contents\/airgift<\/a>) which brings carefully selected tastes of Japan to Hong Kong. *To be presented upon arrival in Japan<\/p>\n

BLUE LABEL CRESTBRIDGE drawstring Bag \u2013 1 winner<\/strong><\/p>\n

A classic small, round bag featuring the brand\u2019s iconic Crestbridge plaid pattern. Its small, round silhouette acts as a styling accent. The drawstring bag with its typical wide opening makes it easy to put in and take out items and is versatile to use with removable straps.
\n*To be delivered to your home<\/p>\n

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Paulownia Wood Smartphone Eco Speaker (Suzuki Ishitaro Tansu Store) \u2013 3 winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

This eco-friendly speaker has been designed by the long-established Suzuki Ishitaro Tansu Store, that has been creating Niigata\u2019s Kamo-style paulownia cabinets for over 130 years. Made with the highest quality paulownia wood, usually used in select cabinets, these speakers work without the need of a power source or batteries as this particular high-quality wood acts as a natural amplifier gently resounding the music from your smartphone.
\n*To be delivered to your home<\/p>\n

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