Receiving numerous design awards
in Japan and around the world
From national brands to local souvenirs. Rengo receives numerous design awards centered on those related to foods.
We contribute toward improving and entrenching product brands using our creativity.
*Content as of the time each competition was won.
Japan Packaging Contest
This is a contest held annually by the Japan Packaging Institute to develop and spread Japan's excellent packaging and its technologies.
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2025
Japan Star Award (President of Japan Packaging Institute Award)
Wrap it! Pack it! "Flexible Sheet"
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2025
Packaging Category Award (Daily Necessities and General Merchandise Packaging Award)
Umemura Martina Kesennuma FS Atelier Co., Ltd.
Oskars' Closet -
2025
Packaging Category Award (Gift Packaging Award)
Ajinomoto AGF, Inc.
Chotto Zeitakuna Kohiten® 42P ~1click cardboard carton box~
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2025
Packaging Category Award (Gift Packaging Award)
Chotto Zeitakuna Kohiten® 42P ~1click cardboard carton box~
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2025
Packaging Category Award (POP Packaging Award)
PILOT CORPORATION
Juice Marche Project Bottle-shaped Package / Vending Machine-style Display -
2025
Packaging Category Award (Transport Packaging Award)
Eco-Efficient L-Shaped Lock Tray
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2024
Packing Technology Award (Logistics Award)
Kracie, Ltd.
Post-in Counter Display -
2024
Packaging Category Award (Beverage Packaging Category Award)
ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD.
"Asahi Super Dry" Eco-Friendly Carton -
2024
Packaging Category Award (Gift Packaging Award)
Nestlé Japan Ltd.
Pair with Your Mood, Coffee Stocker -
2024
Packaging Category Award (Gift Packaging Award)
Cardboard with Stunning Embossed Effects by Bright Press
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2024
Packaging Category Award (POP Packaging Award)
JA Mutsumi Ibaraki
JA Mutsumi Ibaraki Truck Big Art -
2024
Packaging Category Award (Transport Packaging Award)
JA-aichiama
Gentle and Easy One Hand Operation [Petan-to-Lock®] -
2024
Packaging Category Award (Electrical and Equipment Packaging Award)
Panasonic Corporation
Eco-Friendly Package for Stick Type Vacuum Cleaner -
2024
Packaging Category Award (Large and Heavy Duty Packaging Award)
DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
All-Corrugated Board Top Tray for Commercial Type Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit -
2023
Japan Star Award (Director of General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Award)
Expandable Corrugated Sheet for Standard Pallet ~Expansion Solution for Standard Pallets~
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2023
Packaging Technology Award (Technical Packaging Award)
Sony Global Manufacturing & Operations Corporation
Environmentally Friendly Package for ZV-E1 Vlog Camera -
2023
Packaging Technology Award (Packaging Idea Award)
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
Uni Mechanical Pencil Lead Refill Packaging -
2023
Packaging Category Award (Food Packaging Category Award)
Pizza Hut Japan Ltd.
Pizza Hut Trick Box/Hut Stadium Box -
2023
Packaging Category Award (Daily Necessities and General Merchandise Packaging Award)
3M Japan Ltd.
Amazon SIOC Compatible Box for 3M Greener Clean Net & Mesh -
2023
Packaging Category Award (Gift Packaging Award)
Asahi Soft Drinks Co., Ltd.
Gift Box with Reduced Can Dents "Can-Sho-Zai" -
2023
Packaging Category Award (Transport Packaging Award)
Wismettac Foods, Inc.
Tokyo Seika Co., Ltd.
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
Export Box for 5kg Produced-in-Japan Sweet Potatoes -
2023
Packaging Category Award (Transport Packaging Award)
Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd.
Quick Open, Quick Display! Pop-open Corrugated Box -
2023
Packaging Category Award (Transport Packaging Award)
Saishunkan Co., Ltd.
Saishunkan Pharmaceutical Plastic-free E-Commerce Box
Japan Package Design Award
Organized by the Japan Package Design Association (JPDA), the only organization in Japan involved in package design, professionals in the packaging design field gather once every two years for this competition of packaging design and creativity and screen packages based on five criteria: (1) creativity, (2) esthetics, (3) functionality, (4) marketability, and (5) sociability.
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2023
Cardboard Containers Category (Silver Award)
DESCENTE LTD.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL BOX -
2023
Food Stuff Category (nominated)
Yamadai Foods Processing
Extremely small natto beans for everyone -
2023
Shipping Containers Category (nominated)
JA Shizuokashi (Shizuoka City)
Yuramikan
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2023
Shipping Containers Category (nominated)
JA Shizuokashi (Shizuoka City)
Yuramikan -
2021
Cardboard Containers Category (Bronze Award)
Miura City Agricultural Cooperatives
Cardboard Container for One Miura Daikon -
2021
Food Stuff Category (nominated)
Tosashimizu Local Foods Company
Hime Katsuo Series -
2021
Alcoholic Beverage Category (nominated)
Sapporo Breweries Ltd.
YEBISU Beer Gift Box(Goldfish/YEBISU Beer & YEBISU the Hop 2018AssortmentSet) -
2021
Food Stuff Category (nominated)
Miyata Co., Ltd.
Fried Potato—Tomato & Basil -
2021
Food Stuff Category (nominated)
Marunaka Confectionary Co., Ltd.
Fresh Cream Cake, Fresh Cream Waffles, and Milk Donuts Made with Choice Milk -
2021
Food Stuff Category (nominated)
Imuraya Co., Ltd.
Warabi Mochi Gifts
Japan Packaging Competition
The Japan Packaging Competition boasts a long history as a commercial packaging competition. In addition to conventional functionality such as ease of use, the competition conducts comprehensive and multifaceted evaluations of packaging designs that have already been commercialized, based on a broad range of functions such as reliability, safety, and consideration for the environment, and recognizes outstanding packaging.
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2022
Japan Promotional Marketing Institute Inc. Award
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.
November 11 Pocky & Pretz Day DEGI-PAKE for Transportation and Sales Promotion -
2022
Japanese Confectionery Category Award
Nishimura Eisei Boro Co., Ltd.
Let's Make a Mask! Nishimura's Mamemaki Bolo -
2022
Japanese Confectionery Category Award
Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.
(Jointly exhibited with Rengo Group company Howa Sangyo Co., Ltd.)
Super Irresistible Banzai Sansho Set
JPM Awards
The JPM In-Store Marketing Show & Awards is the largest POP tool contest in Japan. The award recognizes outstanding POP advertisements and in-store displays based on the following criteria: originality of concept, quality of design and processing technology, appropriateness of material selection and manufacturing costs, consideration for distribution and use, and marketing effectiveness.
*2023: 52nd JPM POP Creative Awards
*2024: JPM In-Store Marketing Show & Awards
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2025
Stationery / Fashion Accessories / Glasses / Watches Category: Gold Award
PILOT CORPORATION
Juice Marche Pen Case and Vending Machine-Style Display -
2025
Hangers B Category: Gold Award
Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
Chocoball Gacha Display -
2025
Show Cards / Stickers Category: Gold Award
AOHATA Corporation
Spoon-Free Mobile POP
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2025
Show Cards / Stickers Category: Gold Award
AOHATA Corporation
Spoon-Free Mobile POP -
2025
Toiletries Category: Silver Award
Kracie, Ltd.
COCONSUPER Out-Bath Series Display -
2025
Stationery / Fashion Accessories / Glasses / Watches Category: Silver Award
PILOT CORPORATION
Co-exhibitor: kiCk inc.
KIRE-NA Display Stand -
2024
Judge's Special Award / Food Category: Gold Award
Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Lindor WOW Retail Fixture -
2024
Pharmaceuticals / Medical Goods Category: Gold Award
Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Alli End-Aisle Display -
2024
Hangers A Category: Gold Award
Bourbon Corporation
Kyunto-Koi-Ichigo Paper Hanger Display -
2024
Hangers B Category: Gold Award
Morinaga&Co., Ltd.
Bottle Ramune Vending Machine Side Net Display -
2024
Spectacular Technique Category: Gold Award
Kao Customer Marketing Co., Ltd.
Transformational Promotional Display that Can be Utilized in Case of Disaster -
2024
Pharmaceuticals / Medical Goods Category: Silver Award
ANGFA Co., Ltd
Scalp D Medical Minoxi 5 Premium Floor Display -
2024
Stationery / Fashion Accessories / Glasses / Watches Category: Silver Award
KOKUYO Co.,Ltd.
Craft Boss & Campus Notebook for Business Series Collaboration Display Set -
2024
Hangers B Category: Silver Award
Kracie, Ltd.
Promotion Tool for Chinese Medicine Therapy -Outer Carton Convertible to Side Net Display- -
2024
Show Cards / Stickers Category: Silver Award
Kao Corporation
Attack Zero Perfect Stick Shelf Divider POP -
2024
Large Kits Category: Silver Award / Audience's Award
Bourbon Corporation
Alfort Mini Chocolate Large Sailing Ship Display -
52nd
Show Cards/Stickers Category: Gold Award
Kracie, Ltd.
Three Ichikami Shampoo and Conditioner Fragrance Samples -
52nd
Toiletries Category: Silver Award
Kracie, Ltd.
Three Types of Ichikami Treatment Counter Display -
52nd
Stationery/Fashion Accessories/Glasses/Watches Category: Silver Award
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
Uni Smudge-Proof Leads Metal Case Debut Display Stand -
52nd
Stationery/Fashion Accessories/Glasses/Watches Category: Silver Award
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.
Uni Smudge-Proof Leads Eco Pack Debut Display Stand -
52nd
Hangers B Category: Silver Award
Kracie, Ltd.
Hadabisei Genmai Gakuen One-touch Paper Hook Hanger -
52nd
Show Cards/Stickers Category: Silver Award
Lion Corporation
Kirei Kirei All-Paper Generic Fragrance Samples
WorldStar Packaging Awards
The WorldStar Packaging Awards is an international packaging contest hosted by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). The aim of this contest is to judge packaging in terms of factors such as ease of use, design, and environmental friendliness, and to raise awareness of and promote excellent packaging technology.
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2025
WorldStar award
PILOT CORPORATION
Juice Marche Project Bottle-shaped Package / Vending Machine-style Display -
2024
WorldStar award
Expandable Corrugated Sheet for Standard Pallet ~Expansion Solution for Standard Pallets~
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2024
WorldStar award
Pizza Hut Japan Ltd.
Pizza Hut Trick Box/Hut Stadium Box
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2023
WorldStar award
Kracie Home Products, Ltd
Reversi Board
Pentawards
The Pentawards is a worldwide competition exclusively for packaging design. It has been held annually since 2007 with the aim of widely spreading recognition that "packaging design is the most important communication tool, more than advertising and promotion."
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2024
E-commerce category (Silver Award)
Edoya Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Product Gift -
2023
Food category (Gold Award)
Wismettac Foods, Inc.
Tokyo Seika Co., Ltd.
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.
Export Box for 5kg Produced-in-Japan Sweet Potatoes -
2023
Food category (nominated)
Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Candy US CAN
iF DESIGN AWARD
Organized in Germany since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD is a reliable sign of good design for consumers and the design community. It comprises nine disciplines: Product Design, Packaging Design, Communication Design, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design, Architecture, User Experience, and User Interface. Winners of the iF DESIGN AWARD and iF DESIGN AWARD Gold are selected through a strictly neutral and rigorous judging standard.
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2025
Packaging Design
Edoya Co., Ltd.
Hokkaido Product Gift