Washington HotelTo commemorate the 50th anniversary of Momoya’s “Gohanya-desu!”,
we held a contest calling for recipes using “Gohanya-desu!” served at hotel breakfast buffets.
From the many entries we received, 11 dishes across three categories that passed the preliminary round were selected for the final tasting evaluation.
Following a rigorous judging process, we are pleased to announce the recipes selected as the Grand Prize winners!
The application period has ended.
Thank you for your many applications.
Thank you for your many applications.
It's a big gathering of Momoya products!
Chicken Meatball Cream Stew
In addition to “Gohan Desu Yo!”, I used many other Momoya products—such as “Chopped Ginger,” “Seasoned Bamboo Shoots,” and “Chili Oil That Looks Spicy But Isn’t—Just a Little Spicy”—and prepared the dish to bring out the best in each ingredient.
The flavors come together beautifully—it’s delicious!
It's "Gohan Desu yo!" at
—it's dessert time!
This is a perfect pairing of my morning staples: milk and rice!
I drizzled it with mitarashi sauce to give it a dessert-like feel.
It’s a light dessert that gives me energy for the day.
You can really taste the nori!
The recipe selected as the Best Recipe will be available at
starting in October 2023 as part of the breakfast menu at WHG Hotels nationwide .
We hope you’ll give it a try!
*Please note that some items may not be available at certain locations.
Thank you for your understanding.
The application period has closed.
Thank you for your many applications.
Theme
Menus featuring "
" served at the hotel's breakfast buffet
" served at the hotel's breakfast buffet
Categories
・Hot Dishes Category
・Cold Dishes Category
・Desserts Category
・Cold Dishes Category
・Desserts Category
Schedule
(1) Application Period: June 20, 2023 (Tue) at 12:00 p.m. – July 10, 2023 (Mon) at 5:00 p.m.
(2) Announcement of Qualifiers / Around Thursday, July 20, 2023
(3) Final Round / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 *A preliminary meeting with the chef in charge will be held the day before
(4) Service at the Hotel Breakfast / From the morning of Sunday, October 1, 2023, through the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023
(2) Announcement of Qualifiers / Around Thursday, July 20, 2023
(3) Final Round / Wednesday, August 9, 2023 *A preliminary meeting with the chef in charge will be held the day before
(4) Service at the Hotel Breakfast / From the morning of Sunday, October 1, 2023, through the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Entry Requirements
(1) Eligibility
Must be a resident of Japan; if selected for the finals, must be able to attend the finals and preliminary meeting as outlined in Schedule (3)
Open to amateurs only; no age restrictions; limited to one entry per person per category
(2) Submission Details
A menu featuring “Gohan-desu yo!” to be served at a hotel breakfast buffet
A recipe serving 5 people, suitable for plating on a large platter
(3) Cost
400 yen or less per serving (2,000 yen or less for 5 servings)
(4) Cooking Time
30–40 minutes
*Please note that the organizing committee may contact you after reviewing your submitted recipe.
Must be a resident of Japan; if selected for the finals, must be able to attend the finals and preliminary meeting as outlined in Schedule (3)
Open to amateurs only; no age restrictions; limited to one entry per person per category
(2) Submission Details
A menu featuring “Gohan-desu yo!” to be served at a hotel breakfast buffet
A recipe serving 5 people, suitable for plating on a large platter
(3) Cost
400 yen or less per serving (2,000 yen or less for 5 servings)
(4) Cooking Time
30–40 minutes
*Please note that the organizing committee may contact you after reviewing your submitted recipe.
Prizes
(1) Qualifiers (4 winners in each of the 3 categories)
6-piece assortment set of Momoya’s popular products
(2) Winners (1 winner in each of the 3 categories)
“do-nabe S black” (clay pot) by Ceramic Japan Co., Ltd.
6-piece assortment set of Momoya’s popular products
(2) Winners (1 winner in each of the 3 categories)
“do-nabe S black” (clay pot) by Ceramic Japan Co., Ltd.
How to Apply
Please apply by filling out the required information in the form provided on this page:
・Menu title, description, cooking time, ingredients and quantities, preparation steps, tips and tricks, and the recipe’s origin
・Images (up to 10 MB per image; one photo of the finished dish is required; up to 10 images total)
・Name of the recipe creator, prefecture of residence, and email address for notification of preliminary round results
・Menu title, description, cooking time, ingredients and quantities, preparation steps, tips and tricks, and the recipe’s origin
・Images (up to 10 MB per image; one photo of the finished dish is required; up to 10 images total)
・Name of the recipe creator, prefecture of residence, and email address for notification of preliminary round results
About the Preliminary Round
(1) Schedule
Application Period: June 20, 2023 (Tue) 12:00 PM – July 10, 2023 (Mon) 5:00 PM
Announcement of Preliminary Round Results: Around July 20, 2023 (Thu)
(2) Judging Format
Document Review
└Four entries will be selected from each category, and successful applicants will be notified via email
(3) Judging Criteria
Entries will be comprehensively evaluated based on the following six criteria, each scored out of 5 points, for a total of 30 points
Base Score: Does the entry meet the application requirements?
Relevance: Does the entry align with the theme of this project?
Usability: Does the entry make effective use of the characteristics of “Gohan desu yo!”?
Accessibility: Can it be easily made using readily available ingredients and cooking utensils?
Originality: Does it incorporate original ideas?
Shareability: Is it likely to generate buzz?
(4) Cost Responsibility
Please note that all costs associated with the preliminary round must be borne by the entrant.
Application Period: June 20, 2023 (Tue) 12:00 PM – July 10, 2023 (Mon) 5:00 PM
Announcement of Preliminary Round Results: Around July 20, 2023 (Thu)
(2) Judging Format
Document Review
└Four entries will be selected from each category, and successful applicants will be notified via email
(3) Judging Criteria
Entries will be comprehensively evaluated based on the following six criteria, each scored out of 5 points, for a total of 30 points
Base Score: Does the entry meet the application requirements?
Relevance: Does the entry align with the theme of this project?
Usability: Does the entry make effective use of the characteristics of “Gohan desu yo!”?
Accessibility: Can it be easily made using readily available ingredients and cooking utensils?
Originality: Does it incorporate original ideas?
Shareability: Is it likely to generate buzz?
(4) Cost Responsibility
Please note that all costs associated with the preliminary round must be borne by the entrant.
About the Finals
(1) Schedule
Finals: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Pre-event briefing: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
(2) Judging Format
Tasting Judging (Location:Tokyo bay Ariake Washington Hotel (Tokyo) Banquet Hall)
└ The hotel’s culinary staff will recreate the recipes, and the winning dishes for each category will be selected on the spot based on the judges’ tastings.
(3) Judging Criteria
The criteria used in the preliminary round will be supplemented by the following four items, and entries will be evaluated comprehensively on a scale of 5 points each, for a total of 50 points.
Appearance: Is the dish visually appealing in terms of color and presentation?
Taste: Is the dish easy to eat and well-seasoned?
Versatility: Are the flavor, ingredients, and cooking method accessible to a wide range of age groups?
Overall: Is the dish well-balanced overall?
(4) Cost Coverage
The secretariat will cover the cost of ingredients and, if necessary, accommodation expenses for participants traveling from a distance.
Please note that applicants are responsible for all transportation costs to the venue and any other associated expenses.
Finals: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Pre-event briefing: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
(2) Judging Format
Tasting Judging (Location:Tokyo bay Ariake Washington Hotel (Tokyo) Banquet Hall)
└ The hotel’s culinary staff will recreate the recipes, and the winning dishes for each category will be selected on the spot based on the judges’ tastings.
(3) Judging Criteria
The criteria used in the preliminary round will be supplemented by the following four items, and entries will be evaluated comprehensively on a scale of 5 points each, for a total of 50 points.
Appearance: Is the dish visually appealing in terms of color and presentation?
Taste: Is the dish easy to eat and well-seasoned?
Versatility: Are the flavor, ingredients, and cooking method accessible to a wide range of age groups?
Overall: Is the dish well-balanced overall?
(4) Cost Coverage
The secretariat will cover the cost of ingredients and, if necessary, accommodation expenses for participants traveling from a distance.
Please note that applicants are responsible for all transportation costs to the venue and any other associated expenses.
The application period has ended.
Thank you for your many applications.
Thank you for your many applications.
The application period has closed.
Thank you for your many applications.
Before applying, please read these terms and conditions carefully and submit your application only after you have agreed to them.
Application Period
June 20, 2023 (Tue) at 12:00 p.m. – July 10, 2023 (Mon) at 5:00 p.m.
Final Round
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
*A preliminary meeting with the culinary staff will be held the day before.
*A preliminary meeting with the culinary staff will be held the day before.
About Participating in the Contest
・Each person may submit only one entry per category. If multiple entries are submitted, the entry will be deemed invalid.
・Eligibility is limited to amateurs (of any age) residing in Japan who can participate in the finals and preliminary meetings on the dates listed above if they advance to the finals, and whose shipping address for prizes is within Japan.
・Entries submitted outside the designated entry period will not be accepted.
・Eligibility is limited to amateurs (of any age) residing in Japan who can participate in the finals and preliminary meetings on the dates listed above if they advance to the finals, and whose shipping address for prizes is within Japan.
・Entries submitted outside the designated entry period will not be accepted.
How to Apply
・During the application period, please fill out the required information on the application form on this page.
・We do not accept submissions via email attachments, printed copies, physical photographs, or mailed media of any kind.
・Image files must be in one of the following formats: jpg, gif, png, or bmp, and each file must be 10 MB or smaller. You may submit up to 10 images, including one completed image (required).
・We do not accept submissions via email attachments, printed copies, physical photographs, or mailed media of any kind.
・Image files must be in one of the following formats: jpg, gif, png, or bmp, and each file must be 10 MB or smaller. You may submit up to 10 images, including one completed image (required).
About the Judging Process
・The contest secretariat will conduct a preliminary round (document screening) of the submitted entries and select up to four entries per category.
・Entries that pass the preliminary round will undergo a tasting evaluation during the final round, and the winning dishes for each category will be selected on the spot.
・Entries that pass the preliminary round will undergo a tasting evaluation during the final round, and the winning dishes for each category will be selected on the spot.
About Submitted Entries
・Submitted entries must be photographs taken by the entrant themselves and must not infringe upon any third-party copyrights or trademark rights. Entries determined to infringe upon third-party copyrights or trademark rights, or those determined not to have been taken by the entrant themselves (such as royalty-free stock photos), will be deemed invalid.
・Winners shall transfer all rights under the Copyright Act—including those specified in Articles 27 and 28—regarding their winning entries to the Organizer, and the Organizer and any third parties authorized by the Organizer shall be entitled to use such entries without restriction. Furthermore, entrants shall not exercise any moral rights of authorship (the right of publication, the right to be identified as the author, and the right to preserve the integrity of the work) against the Organizer or any third parties authorized by the Organizer.
・Winning entries will be served at company-operated restaurants at WHG Hotels ( Washington Hoteland Hotel Gracery) nationwide from the morning of Sunday, October 1, 2023, through the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and will also be featured on a special webpage.
・While copyright and other intellectual property rights for all submitted entries (excluding winning entries) belong to the entrants, the organizer or third parties authorized by the organizer may publish and use the entries in printed materials, publications, exhibitions, and on the web for the purpose of promoting this contest. Additionally, the entries may be used as a reference for WHG Hotels’ breakfast menus.
・Winners shall transfer all rights under the Copyright Act—including those specified in Articles 27 and 28—regarding their winning entries to the Organizer, and the Organizer and any third parties authorized by the Organizer shall be entitled to use such entries without restriction. Furthermore, entrants shall not exercise any moral rights of authorship (the right of publication, the right to be identified as the author, and the right to preserve the integrity of the work) against the Organizer or any third parties authorized by the Organizer.
・Winning entries will be served at company-operated restaurants at WHG Hotels ( Washington Hoteland Hotel Gracery) nationwide from the morning of Sunday, October 1, 2023, through the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and will also be featured on a special webpage.
・While copyright and other intellectual property rights for all submitted entries (excluding winning entries) belong to the entrants, the organizer or third parties authorized by the organizer may publish and use the entries in printed materials, publications, exhibitions, and on the web for the purpose of promoting this contest. Additionally, the entries may be used as a reference for WHG Hotels’ breakfast menus.
Winner Announcement and Prizes
・We will notify winners of the preliminary round results around Thursday, July 20, 2023, via ご登録のメールアドレス宛にwhg@fujita-kanko.co.jp.
・If any false information is provided in the application or if fraud is detected, the winning entry will be invalidated.
・If we are unable to ship the prize to the winner due to an unknown or unreachable address or phone number, the right to win may be invalidated.
・The prize accommodation voucher is valid for one night’s stay for two people sharing a room, including breakfast (Hakone Hotel Kowakuen includes dinner and breakfast), and is valid from Friday, September 1, 2023, through Thursday, February 29, 2024.Some participating facilities may have blackout dates.
・Prizes other than the accommodation vouchers are scheduled to be shipped approximately 2–3 weeks after the final round (*This schedule is subject to change due to circumstances).
・Please note that we cannot accept exchanges or returns of prizes.
・The right to win is valid only for the winner and cannot be transferred to a third party or redeemed for cash.
・If any false information is provided in the application or if fraud is detected, the winning entry will be invalidated.
・If we are unable to ship the prize to the winner due to an unknown or unreachable address or phone number, the right to win may be invalidated.
・The prize accommodation voucher is valid for one night’s stay for two people sharing a room, including breakfast (Hakone Hotel Kowakuen includes dinner and breakfast), and is valid from Friday, September 1, 2023, through Thursday, February 29, 2024.Some participating facilities may have blackout dates.
・Prizes other than the accommodation vouchers are scheduled to be shipped approximately 2–3 weeks after the final round (*This schedule is subject to change due to circumstances).
・Please note that we cannot accept exchanges or returns of prizes.
・The right to win is valid only for the winner and cannot be transferred to a third party or redeemed for cash.
Disclaimer
・We do not accept inquiries regarding confirmation of entry receipt, the judging process, or the selection of winners and non-winners.
・We assume no liability for any damages resulting from the interruption or cancellation of this contest.
・The details of this contest are subject to change without notice.
・We assume no liability for any damages resulting from the interruption or cancellation of this contest.
・The details of this contest are subject to change without notice.
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・Entrants are responsible for any internet connection and data charges incurred in connection with this contest.
・We assume no responsibility for any malfunctions or issues related to hardware, software, communication devices, networks, or other equipment in connection with this contest.
・We reserve the right to cancel, terminate, or modify this contest due to unavoidable circumstances.
・We assume no responsibility for any malfunctions or issues related to hardware, software, communication devices, networks, or other equipment in connection with this contest.
・We reserve the right to cancel, terminate, or modify this contest due to unavoidable circumstances.
WHG Hotels × Gohan Desu Yo!
Breakfast Recipe Contest Secretariat whg@fujita-kanko.co.jp
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
*We generally respond to inquiries within 3 business days, but depending on circumstances, it may take longer.
Additionally, if you contact us outside of business hours, we will respond on the next business day or later.
Breakfast Recipe Contest Secretariat whg@fujita-kanko.co.jp
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
*We generally respond to inquiries within 3 business days, but depending on circumstances, it may take longer.
Additionally, if you contact us outside of business hours, we will respond on the next business day or later.