Yamagata Prefecture's Kaneyama Town Wins 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' at the Reiwa 8 National Public Relations Contest; Nara Prefecture's Yoshino Town Selected in 'Website (Town/Village)' Category

WingArc NEX Co., Ltd. announced that the official website of Kaneyama Town, Yamagata Prefecture, which the company supported in its renewal, won the 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' and was selected in the 'Website (Town/Village)' category at the Reiwa 8 National Public Relations Contest hosted by the Japan Public Relations Association. Additionally, the official website of Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, was selected in the 'Website (Town/Village)' category.

This achievement marks the 11th consecutive year since 2016 that a municipal website supported by WingArc NEX has been selected in this contest.

[Award-winning sites] - Kaneyama Town, Yamagata Prefecture: 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' and 'Website (Town/Village)' selection. - Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture: 'Website (Town/Village)' selection.

About the National Public Relations Contest: The contest, organized by the Japan Public Relations Association, has been held since 1964 to improve public relations activities by local governments. Entries are judged in five categories: magazines, websites, photos, videos, and PR planning.

Background and System: The websites were built using WingArc NEX's 'SMART L-Gov CMS.' The company, which believes in the importance of delivering necessary information quickly and clearly in a sustainable society, has provided this system to over 400 municipalities. It complies with the JIS X 8341-3:2016 (AA level) accessibility standard and supports mobile devices, SNS, and resilient operation during disasters, functioning as an 'online city hall.'

Build Highlights: - Kaneyama Town: Focused on a design that intuitively captures the town's charm. Reorganized menu items for better accessibility and introduced flexible templates for administrators. - Yoshino Town: Developed a consistent design that highlights Yoshino’s diverse appeal, moving beyond just the 'cherry blossoms' image. The site reflects its status as a World Heritage site and a 'land of challenge,' featuring user-friendly information architecture.