IWATA "Four Seasons in Japan Photo Contest" Results Announced: A Collection of Wonderful Works Capturing the Passage of Seasons
Introducing the winning entries of the photo contest, which ran from December 20, 2024, to February 2, 2025. We selected 11 pieces with the desire to "pass on the Japan that allows us to enjoy the changing seasons to future generations."

photo Grand Prize Winner: Shotaro Ota
Selection Process: Contest Judge Sakura Matsutani (Photographer)
In addition to the theme of "Japan's Four Seasons," our selection process emphasized how deeply the photographer's own heart was moved by the subject.
A photograph isn't just about capturing a beautiful scene; it resonates more strongly with viewers when it conveys the emotion of the photographer who was present at that moment. The selected works all captured the breath of life in their subjects and a sense of the flow of time. We chose pieces that allowed us to feel the link between the seasonal transitions and the activities of life in our daily routines through the photographs.
The Grand Prize winner captured a fleeting moment in time beautifully, conveying the very atmosphere and humidity of the scene. It possessed a warmth that imbued it with life, and I felt it resonated with the "comfort of living materials" inherent in IWATA's bedding.
I sincerely thank everyone who submitted such wonderful works.
Award of Excellence: Mari Mabuchi
Award of Excellence: tai
Award of Excellence: Mitsuhiro Narahara
Award of Excellence: Naoki Kakemura
Award of Excellence: May
Award of Excellence: Kumichan
Award of Excellence: Masanobu Harada
Award of Excellence: @om.rice19
Award of Excellence: yasumin6400
Award of Excellence: HiRO
What IWATA Aims to Deliver
"Experience profound tranquility, awakening refreshed as if reborn." The IWATA Premium Bedding Series offers such an exquisite awakening.
Ease of turning over, supple cushioning, comfortable warmth, and breathable comfort. IWATA's unique characteristic is the exquisite harmony of all these elements, achieved with the delicate sensibilities of the Japanese people.

IWATA's Features
Carefully selected natural materials harmonize with the breath of Japan's four seasons, creating an ideal sleeping environment. Sophisticated designs create a space for high-quality sleep. We value our commitment to utilizing materials and our meticulous attention to detail, carefully tailoring each piece of bedding.
Furthermore, we are actively engaged in sustainable manufacturing, looking towards the next generation.
Please experience profound relaxation and a refreshing awakening.
Japan's Four Seasons Photo Contest Overview
Please refer to the press release below.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000131403.html
Contest Judge
Sakura Matsutani (Photographer)
After working at a studio in Tokyo, she became a freelance location assistant before going independent in 2005. Her work includes advertising and interview photography, 7 years of e-commerce site photography, 13 years of pre-ceremony photography for coming-of-age ceremonies, and LIVE photography. She also handles visual photography for IWATA.
Company Overview
IWATA Co., Ltd.
Address: 701-2 Osaka Zaimoku-cho, Aneyakoji-sagaru, Sakaimachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8102
TEL: 075-211-8321 FAX: 075-211-7537
https://www.iozon.co.jp
Japan, where the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter revolve. The bedroom environment changes depending on each season and region.
IWATA develops bedding that allows for healthy sleep through all seasons, taking into account Japan's rapidly changing climate.
Its design concept is "Simple & Ecological." The base of IWATA's high-performance bedding, which boasts numerous patents and speaks to its quality, is filled with great kindness and refinement towards people and the environment.
IWATA is committed to sustainable manufacturing that minimizes environmental impact on future generations through the use of natural materials, long-life design, maintenance, recycling, upcycling, and the utilization of domestic timber and bamboo.
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