Kikkoman Love Unbottled Contest: Win a Free Trip to Japan

Difficulty Level : Very Hard ( 4 out of 5 )

Is Kikkoman always become your kitchen companion when you wish to spice up your food with soy sauce? If so, then this Japanese Soy Sauce can reserve your free Japan vacation ticket. Your undying affection for Kikkoman can qualify you for a chance to win a free trip to Japan or $1000 in cash to pursue your heart's desire. Kikkoman is currently commemorating its 50th anniversary in grand style with the "Kikkoman Love Unbottled contest," which will reward a free Japan vacation to one ardent fan and their plus-one, including a six-night hotel stay in Tokyo. To enter the Kikkoman Love Unbottled contest and win a trip to Japan without breaking the budget, you must demonstrate your "Kikkoman love" by submitting a photo or video illustrating how you use Kikkoman soy sauce or how you celebrated the company's 50th anniversary, along with a brief caption. If your story impresses the contest judges, you will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to indulge yourself in the beauty of Japan. The more original and emotional your submission, the better your chances of winning!

Limit: Only one entry is allowed per eligible person during the contest period. The age of the entrant must be at least 18 years (except in Alabama and Nebraska 19 and 21 in Mississippi).

Kikkoman Love Unbottled Contest Phases:

Phase 1 - Contest Entry Period: May 3, 2023, to May 30, 2023.

Phase 2 - Judging - Finalist Selection: May 30, 2023, to June 15, 2023.

Phase 3 - Public Voting Period/Sweepstakes Entry: June 15, 2023, to June 22, 2023.

Phase 4 - Interim - Winner Selection, Notification, and Confirmation and Sweepstakes Drawing: June 22, 2023, to June 29, 2023.

Phase 5 - Winner Announcement: The Grand Prize winner, Runner-Up winners, Sweepstakes winner, and Honorable Mention winners will be announced on or about June 29, 2023.

How to Participate in Kikkoman Love Unbottled Contest:

Create a photo or a video that describes how you use, love, or remember Kikkoman and/or illustrates your celebration of Kikkoman's 50th Anniversary including up to 250 words short caption.

There are three ways to share your Content, but you will receive entry into the Contest, so be sure to submit only your best work.

Online: kikkomanloveunbottled.com and follow the on-screen Instructions to complete and submit the registration form with your full name, valid email address, home address, date of birth, and (if you plan to also share your Content on Instagram or Twitter) your social handle(s) for cross-referencing purposes.

Instagram: Just follow @kikkomanusa on your Instagram Account. After that, create your Content as described and post it from your Instagram Account with the hashtags #KikkomanLoveUnbottled and #Contest and tag @kikkomanusa as part of your Instagram post.

Twitter: Follow @KikkomanKitchen on your Twitter account and create your Content as described and post it from your Twitter Account with the hashtags #KikkomanLoveUnbottled and #Contest and tag @KikkomanKitchen as part of your Instagram post.

Kikkoman Love Unbottled Contest Judging:

During the judging phase, all eligible entries will be judged by a qualified panel of judges on the basis of the following judging criteria:

• The creativity of Submission (34%)
• Authenticity of Submission (33%)

• Brand Affinity and Fit with Providing a Personal Love Story with Kikkoman (33%)

The five Submissions with the highest scores from the judges will be the "Finalists" and will be posted on the Website in a gallery for public voting.

Public voting:

During public voting, visit the Contest Website and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your name and email address to receive one sweepstakes entry. You can place daily one vote and receive one entry into the sweepstakes drawing.

Limit: Daily one sweepstake entry is allowed per eligible person.

Kikkoman Love Unbottled Sweepstakes drawing:

All potential sweepstakes prize winners will be selected randomly on or about June 26, 2023, from all eligible entries.

Kikkoman Love Unbottled Contest and Sweepstakes Prizes:

Contest prizes:

One grand prize winner will win a trip for two to Tokyo, Japan.

The prize package includes:

• round trip, coach class air transportation
• a 6-night hotel stay
• All other expenses

(ARV: $15000)

(4) Finalist Prizes:

Each finalist prize winner will receive $1000 cash in the form of a check.

(45) Honorable Mention Prizes: A gift pack of Kikkoman-branded items. (ARV: $80 for each)

(1) Sweepstakes prize winner will win a gift pack of Kikkoman-branded items. (ARV: $80 for each)