Yojiya and Me
This contest is a collaboration between Yojiya, a brand that creates skincare items to enrich daily life and nurture beauty, and cizucu, a community stock photo platform where you can share your unique images.
Yojiya was founded in 1904, when its founder Shigeo Kunieda began selling stage makeup tools in Kyoto. The brand became nationally recognized as a quintessential Kyoto souvenir following the oil blotting paper boom of the 1990s.
Today, Yojiya continues to offer skincare items that reflect decades of expertise, focusing on products that deliver customer satisfaction.
In 2024, Yojiya will celebrate its 120th anniversary. As the long pandemic era comes to a close, the brand is embarking on a new chapter.
Currently, Yojiya is undertaking various initiatives aimed at reducing reliance on tourism. While Yojiya is beloved as a Kyoto souvenir by many visitors, we hope to introduce the appeal of Yojiya’s skincare items to an even broader audience—not only tourists, but also those who wish to choose these products for their own skin, hair, and enjoyment.
We aspire for our products to be cherished not just as souvenirs, but as everyday essentials that seamlessly integrate into your daily moments.
With this in mind, we are holding a contest inviting you to capture and express Yojiya in daily life through photography.
This contest will spotlight Yojiya products from Kyoto to all over Japan. Three participants whose photographs best convey the allure of Yojiya will receive a selection of as a gift.
We look forward to your submissions.
A Message from President Kunieda
After experiencing the pandemic, Yojiya became acutely aware of its dependence on tourism. While it may sound self-serving, we are confident in the quality of our products and offer them with pride.
Our goal is to have our products used not only as souvenirs, but also as part of your daily routine. We are committed to reducing our reliance on tourism and strive for Yojiya to become a natural part of everyday life, something we would be delighted to see expressed through your photography.
We would be grateful if you could capture Yojiya products as they exist in your daily life.
Contest Information
Contest Period
July 20, 2023 (Thu) – August 20, 2023 (Sun)
How to Submit
- Select the contest 'Yojiya and Me'
- Tap 'Agree to the submission guidelines and post'
- Select your content and submit your work