Cool Japan Award discovers and certifies "COOL JAPAN" works that inspire global appreciation through evaluation by judges who have gathered from around the world, fostering overseas expansion and inbound tourism development. We provide comprehensive design evaluation and endorsement spanning from tangible products to experiential offerings including community development and cultural initiatives.
News and Updates
| 2025.08.21 | Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City confirmed as sponsors of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.08.19 | Details of featured presentations for the "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025" ceremony at the "Osaka-Kansai Expo Venue" on September 3rd confirmed, with 36 organizations scheduled to present. [Press Release] |
| 2025.08.07 | Japan Tourism Agency confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.08.01 | The 46 recipients of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025" determined. Award ceremony to be held on September 3rd at the "Osaka-Kansai Expo Venue." [Press Release] |
| 2025.07.18 | Featured Presentation by Mike Harris (CEO, Canyons Inc. / Special Adviser for Cool Japan Association) confirmed for "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.07.11 | Featured Presentation by Alex Arthur Kerr (East Asian Cultural Researcher / Special Adviser for Cool Japan Association) confirmed for "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.06.20 | "Medical Division" and "National Park & Remote Islands Division" established for "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.06.03 | 「Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.05.26 | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.05.20 | Cabinet Office confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.04.15 | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.04.08 | Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.04.03 | Ministry of the Environment confirmed as sponsor of "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025." |
| 2025.03.13 | Released announcement about Cool Japan Award 2025 being held at Osaka-Kansai Expo. [Press Release] |
| 2025.01.24 | Chairman/Director/Founder Ota visited the Odawara Art Foundation, recipient of COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019 for "Enoura Observatory," to present their certificate. [Photo] |
| 2025.01.23 | Chairman/Director/Founder Ota visited Yamakawa Rattan Japan Co., recipient of COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019 for "Yamakawa Rattan," and Kimitsu City, recipient for "Shimizu Stream Square (Nomizo Waterfall and Kameiwa Cave)," to present certificates. [Photo 1] [Photo 2] |
| 2025.01.11 | Chairman/Director/Founder Ota visited Gyugin Main Store, recipient of COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019 for "Gyugin Honten Matsusaka Beef," to present their certificate. [Photo] |
| 2025.01.10 | Chairman/Director/Founder Ota visited Shima City Tourism Association, recipient of COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019 for "Ama Hut Experience Facility Satoumi-an," to present their certificate. [Photo] |
| 2024.12.25 | "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2025" confirmed to be held at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo venue. Scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025. (Details to be announced separately) | 2024.12.16 |
Resumed the awarding of certificates (made of Nishijin Textile) to past recipients who could not attend ceremonies due to COVID-19. Chairman/Director/Founder Ota visited Tokyo Saikai Co., Ltd., recipient of COOL JAPAN AWARD 2019 for "Nagasaki Hasami Porcelain," and TOTO Ltd., recipient for "Washlet Neorest," to present their certificates. [Photo 1] [Photo 2] |
| 2024.05.26 | New Representative Director Ueda, Executive Managing Director Julien, and Chairman Ota participated as speakers at the Japan Junior Chamber of Commerce Inbound Forum in Toyama City, delivering lectures and participating in panel discussions. [Photo 1] [Photo 2] |
| 2024.05.11 | Executive Managing Director Teruhiko Ueda appointed as Representative Director. |