Seeking "Body Pillow" Senryu! "Body Pillow Senryu Contest 2026" Now Accepting Submissions for Episodes, Thoughts, Events, and Worries Related to Body Pillows in Senryu (5-7-5 Format). Results to be Announced on August 9, 2026, "Body Pillow Day"!

Makura Co., Ltd. (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative: Tomoyuki Kawamoto), which plans, develops, and sells bedding and sleep goods, including pillows, via the internet, will hold the "Body Pillow Senryu Contest 2026" from Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to Monday, July 27, 2026. The contest invites submissions in senryu (5-7-5 syllable) format, focusing on episodes, thoughts, events, and worries related to body pillows. The results will be announced on Sunday, August 9, 2026, "Body Pillow Day."

Makura Co., Ltd. Website

https://www.pillow.co.jp/

"Body Pillow Senryu Contest 2026" Overview Page URL

https://www.pillow.co.jp/news/detail20260708/

August 9th is "Body Pillow Day."

Makura Co., Ltd. is seeking episodes, thoughts, events, and worries related to "body pillows" in senryu (5-7-5 syllable) format.

- Funny episodes that will make you chuckle

- Little tales of mishaps

- Heartwarming episodes and moving stories

And so on, we are widely seeking works from everyone in the 5-7-5 senryu format.

Submitted works will be strictly judged after the submission period ends and will be published on the Makura Co., Ltd. website.

Makura Co., Ltd. Website

https://www.pillow.co.jp/

"Body Pillow Senryu Contest 2026" Overview Page URL

https://www.pillow.co.jp/news/detail20260708/

We look forward to hearing your "body pillow episodes."

Application Form

https://forms.gle/yLhznGjYbimCdTNS8

"Body Pillow Senryu Contest 2026" Project Overview

Submission Period

From Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to Monday, July 27, 2026

Announcement of Winners

Sunday, August 9, 2026, "Body Pillow Day"

Contacting Winners

Sequentially from Monday, August 10, 2026 *Winners will be contacted directly. Those who are not selected will not be contacted.

Announcement of Winning Entries

Announced on Sunday, August 9, 2026, "Body Pillow Day," on the Makura Co., Ltd. website and in a press release for media representatives.

Prizes for Winners

Grand Prize: Amazon Gift Certificate worth \10,000 / 1 winner Excellence Award: Amazon Gift Certificate worth \5,000 / 2 winners Special Award: Amazon Gift Certificate worth \1,000 / 5 winners

Judges

Makura Co., Ltd. Corporate Planning Office

Evaluation and Judging Criteria

Must include events or episodes related to body pillows. Entries that include trends or social conditions unique to 2026 and are expressed with originality will receive bonus points.

Entry Requirements

- Works related to or reminiscent of body pillows. - Original works that have not been published and are created by the applicant, with the applicant holding all copyrights. - Based on facts. - Multiple entries per person are allowed. However, duplicate wins for the Grand Prize and Excellence Award are not possible.

How to Apply

Please submit your work through the dedicated form below. https://forms.gle/yLhznGjYbimCdTNS8

*Notes Copyright and other rights for winning entries (Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Special Award) belong to Makura Co., Ltd. Winning entries will be announced on the Makura Co., Ltd. website, used in press releases for the media, and for promotional purposes. Winners will be contacted before the announcement. If contact cannot be made, the win will be invalidated. Winners are permitted to announce their win and introduce their work on social media, blogs, etc.

"Body Pillow Senryu Contest 2025" Overview Page URL

https://www.pillow.co.jp/news/detail20260708/

What is "Body Pillow Day"?

A body pillow is a pillow used while hugging it, supporting side sleeping. Using a body pillow can help prevent snoring, distribute body pressure, and support the Sims position, which is comfortable for pregnant women. "Body Pillow Day" was established by Makura Co., Ltd. to widely promote the existence, convenience, and usage of body pillows, which are useful for sleep, as well as their importance and value.

Why August 9th? August 9th was chosen based on the "ha (8)" and "gu (9)" from "hug pillow," which is sometimes used as the English term for body pillow.

What is the purpose of "Body Pillow Day"? The purpose of "Body Pillow Day" is to widely promote the existence, convenience, and usage of body pillows, which are useful for sleep, as well as their importance and value.

Company Profile

Company Name: Makura Co., Ltd. ■ Representative: Tomoyuki Kawamoto ■ Capital: \10,000,000 ■ Established: April 12, 2004 ■ Location: Kashiwa Somiya Bldg. 4F, 4-8-14 Kashiwa, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, 277-0005 ■ TEL: 04-7167-3007 (Main) ■ FAX: 04-7167-3017 ■ URL: https://www.pillow.co.jp/ ■ Email: [email protected]

Affiliation: Full Member, Japan Bedding and Furnishings Association ■ Business Activities 1. General retail sales through 15 directly managed online shops 2. Wholesale of pillows, body pillows, and bedding 3. Planning and manufacturing of original products 4. OEM manufacturing and contract manufacturing of pillows, body pillows, etc. 5. System development and sales promotion activities related to online shop operation

*Please refrain from business solicitations.