About the Campaign

Entry Requirements

• ●Contest Name

  My ○○ Nishiaizu Photo Contest

• ●Overview

  Show us, through your photos, the "Nishiaizu" that stayed with you — the scenery you encountered in Nishiaizu Town, the life woven into it, people's expressions, and culture passed down through generations.
  Scenery you found along your journey, an ordinary moment from daily life, ways of life unique to the region — the theme and perspective are entirely up to you. We look forward to the one photo only you could find, one that conveys the charm of Nishiaizu.

• ●Entry Period

  Early October 2026 – Early February 2027 Now accepting entries

• ●How to Enter

  Fill in the required details on the entry form and upload your photo.

  [Note] Please be sure to fill in the title and description fields, as they will also be taken into account during judging.

• ●Entry Conditions

  The photo must have been taken within Nishiaizu Town

  The photo must have been taken by the entrant themselves

  Photos taken in the past are also eligible

  AI-generated images and images with excessive compositing or editing are not eligible

• ●Data Specifications

  File format: JPEG / PNG

  File size: within 20MB per entry

• ●Judging Process

  The judges will review all entries and select the winning works.

• ●Judging Criteria

  Sense of Nishiaizu (the region's charm and atmosphere)

  Originality of perspective (discovery and framing)

  Photographic quality (composition, light, expression)

  Relevance to the theme (whether the intent of "My 〇〇" comes through)

• ●Results Announcement

  Winners are scheduled to be announced on Instagram and, following that announcement, on this page around early March 2027. The status of entries received will be announced from time to time.

• ●Copyright & Usage

  Copyright of submitted works belongs to the entrant.

  The organizer may use submitted works free of charge for publicity, tourism promotion, and similar purposes.

  Works may be cropped or otherwise edited when used.

Notes

• [Safety While Shooting]
  • Please prioritize safety at all times; do not attempt dangerous or reckless actions while taking photos.
  • Unauthorized entry into restricted areas, private property, farmland, railway premises, and similar locations is prohibited.
  • Please avoid shooting on roadways or in places that obstruct traffic.
  • If using a drone, please comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • The organizer accepts no responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or disputes that occur while taking photos.
• [Community & Etiquette]
  • Please avoid any behavior that inconveniences local residents or passersby.
  • Please take great care when entering or photographing farmland or private living spaces.
  • Any act that damages cultural properties, the natural environment, or facilities is prohibited.
• [Works & Rights]
  • Submitted works must be photos taken by the entrant themselves, with all rights held by the entrant.
  • If a photo includes a person, you must obtain that person's permission beforehand.
  • Please take care not to infringe on any third party's copyright, right of publicity, trademark rights, or similar rights.
  • The organizer accepts no responsibility for disputes that arise with third parties.
• [About the Content of Your Work]
  • AI-generated images, or works equivalent to them, cannot be entered.
  • Works that have been excessively composited or edited such that they no longer resemble the actual scenery may be disqualified.
  • Works that the organizer judges to be inconsistent with the purpose of this contest may be excluded from judging.
• [Entries & Data]
  • Entries containing errors or false information may be deemed invalid.
  • Submitted data will not be returned.
• [Prohibited Items]
  • Content that violates public order and morals
  • Acts that violate laws or regulations
  • Defamation of third parties
  • Content with commercial, political, or religious intent
  • Anything else the organizer deems inappropriate