Top entries will become postcards: The 17th 'Hankyu Ee-Hagaki Contest' is now accepting submissions of your favorite spots and scenery!

Hankyu Corporation is hosting the 'Hankyu Ee-Hagaki Contest,' an event designed to rediscover and promote the charm of local communities. This contest invites participants to submit original photos or paintings of their 'special places or scenery'—hidden gems known only to locals—along with a message of up to 100 characters. Launched in 2010 to commemorate the company's 100th anniversary, the contest has received over 14,000 entries to date. Through this initiative, Hankyu aims to uncover and share the diverse charms of the region that we hope to preserve for the next 100 years, creating opportunities for people to visit these locations. Since last year, we have been distributing leaflets featuring postcards and winning entries at stations to engage a wider audience, from the younger generation to seniors. Details of the contest are as follows: *'Ee-Hagaki' refers to postcards that promote local charm, as advocated by the 'Osaka Ee-Hagaki Research Group.' They feature photos or sketches, comments from the author, and maps of the location. Contest Overview: 1. Content: Original photos or paintings of favorite spots along the Hankyu lines, accompanied by a message. 2. Area: All Hankyu railway lines. 3. Period: June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026. 4. Size: Photo category (postcard size or smaller), Painting category (postcard size to A3). 5. Method: Mail for paintings; online form for photos/digital art. 6. Prizes: Grand prize of 50,000 yen, among others. 7. Judging: By external judges and the organizer. 8. Announcement: Via the official website and Instagram. 9. Inquiries: Hankyu Corporation, Railway Area Development Department.