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Application Deadline September 8: 4th Kehaya Chanko Nabe Contest
The application deadline for the 4th Kehaya Chanko Nabe Contest is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Applications must be received by the deadline.
Anyone can enter, including individuals, groups, businesses, and students, whether professional or amateur.
If you have an idea for your own chanko nabe, a sumo-style Japanese hot pot, turn it into an original recipe and enter the contest.
Application Deadline
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — applications must be received by this date
If applying by mail, please make sure your application arrives by September 8.
Open to Professionals and Amateurs
Individuals, groups, businesses, students, and others may apply regardless of whether they are professional or amateur cooks.
Children of elementary school age or younger must submit a joint entry with a parent or guardian.
Main Entry Requirements
- Ingredient costs must not exceed 2,500 yen for four servings.
- The recipe must be easy to prepare within one hour, including preparation such as cutting ingredients.
- The recipe must be an original creation.
- Commercial hot pot soup bases and similar seasonings that largely determine the flavor may not be used.
- Each individual or group may submit only one entry.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through the online application form, by email, by mail, or in person.
To apply online, use the form below.
4th Kehaya Chanko Nabe Contest Application Form
For details on applying by email, mail, or in person, as well as required information and how to submit a photo of your dish, please see the main contest article.
Call for Entries: 4th Kehaya Chanko Nabe Contest
Prize Money
- Winner: ¥50,000
- Runner-up: ¥30,000
- Third place: ¥20,000
Selected recipes may be served as part of meal programs or developed into commercial products.
About the Contest
Approximately six entries will be selected through the first-round document review.
The second round will involve cooking and tasting.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026.
The winning recipe will be decided by votes from members of the public and special judges.
For full details on the judging process, entry requirements, and important notes, please refer to the main contest article and official guidelines.
The application deadline is approaching.
We look forward to receiving your original chanko nabe recipes.
Learn more about the 4th Kehaya Chanko Nabe Contest
Contact
Commerce, Industry and Tourism Promotion Division
Industry and Tourism Department
Katsuragi City Hall
Phone: 0745-44-5111
Fax: 0745-44-5008
Email: syoukou-kankou@city.katsuragi.lg.jp
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