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4th Z-1 Grand Prix Original Zoni Contest Final Judging Media Application Open

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Published Apr 14, 2026 7:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 2:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The Public Interest Incorporated Association, National Association of Culinary Training Institutions, will hold the final judging of the "4th Z-1 Grand Prix" original zoni contest on May 22, 2026, at Tokyo Sushi Washoku Culinary College.
Five finalists, selected from 1,636 entries by junior high and high school students nationwide, will compete for the grand prize.
The event aims to promote the inheritance of zoni food culture and food education.

The Public Interest Incorporated Association, National Association of Culinary Training Institutions, will hold the final judging of the "4th Z-1 Grand Prix" original zoni contest on May 22, 2026, at Tokyo Sushi Washoku Culinary College. Five finalists, selected from 1,636 entries by junior high and high school students nationwide, will compete for the grand prize. The event aims to promote the inheritance of zoni food culture and food education. Past winning works have been commercialized and contributed to regional revitalization. Media applications are open until May 13, 2026.

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

The "4th Z-1 Grand Prix" is an original zoni contest organized by the Public Interest Incorporated Association, National Association of Culinary Training Institutions, to preserve zoni food culture. The final judging will take place on May 22, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:00, at Tokyo Sushi Washoku Culinary College. Out of 1,636 recipes submitted by junior high and high school students nationwide, five have advanced to the final. Judges include Tetsuya Hasegawa (Principal, Tokyo Sushi Washoku Culinary College), Toru Okuda (Owner, "Ginza Koju"), and Ko Ikeda (Actor/Talent). The event is supported by government ministries (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) and several corporate sponsors. Media wishing to cover the event must apply by May 13, 2026.

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FAQ

What organization is organizing the 4th Z-1 Grand Prix contest?

It is organized by the Public Interest Incorporated Association, National Association of Culinary Training Institutions.

When and where will the final judging of the contest take place?

The final judging will take place on May 22, 2026, from 13:30 to 15:00, at Tokyo Sushi Washoku Culinary College.

Who submitted the recipes for the contest, and how many advanced to the final?

Junior high and high school students nationwide submitted 1,636 recipes, and five of them advanced to the final.

Who are the judges for the final judging event of the contest?

The judges include Tetsuya Hasegawa, Toru Okuda, and Ko Ikeda.

By what date must media wishing to cover the event submit their applications?

Media wishing to cover the event must submit their applications by the deadline of May 13, 2026.

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