FY2026 Agricultural Awards: Emperor’s Cup and Other Honors
Overview
The recipients of the Emperor’s Cup, Prime Minister’s Award, and Japan Association for the Promotion of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Chairperson’s Award at the FY2026 (65th) Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival have been decided. The selection covered 442 entries that received Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Awards in 271 festival award events held from July 2025 through June 2026. The three awards are presented across seven divisions, and the Prime Minister’s Award and the association chairperson’s award will also be presented to two entries recognizing outstanding contributions by women. The awards ceremony will take place on November 23 at Meiji Jingu Kaikan.
Key points
- The recipients of the three awards at the FY2026 (65th) Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival have been decided.
- The three awards were selected from 442 entries that received Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Awards.
- The awards ceremony will take place on November 23 at Meiji Jingu Kaikan.
Overview
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival has been held since 1962. It is co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Japan Association for the Promotion of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The FY2026 (65th) recipients were decided by the festival’s Central Review Committee, chaired by Fusaoshi Ito.
Impact
The festival aims to deepen public understanding of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food, and to increase agricultural, forestry, and fisheries workers’ motivation to improve their skills and develop their businesses.
Details
The selection covered 442 entries that received Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Awards in 271 festival award events held over the past year, from July 2025 through June 2026.
The Emperor’s Cup, Prime Minister’s Award, and Japan Association for the Promotion of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Chairperson’s Award are presented across seven divisions: agriculture and sericulture, horticulture, livestock, forestry, fisheries, diversified farm management, and rural community development. The Prime Minister’s Award and the association chairperson’s award are also presented to two entries recognizing outstanding contributions by women.
The awards will be presented at the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival ceremony at Meiji Jingu Kaikan, starting at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, November 23, Labor Thanksgiving Day.