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Eating Contests (Family Tent - Demonstration Area)

10^th Annual Sam Sato Saimin Eating Contest

2 pm sign up to enter at the Demonstration Area – children and adult divisions, first six entries for each division accepted. Contest begins at 3:00 pm.  The fastest eater wins.  Winners receive Sam Sato gift certificates.  All contestants win the saimin eating contest bowl.

7th Annual Iwamoto Natto Factory Eating Contest

2 pm sign up to enter at the Demonstration Area – children and adult divisions, first six entries for each division accepted.  Contest begins at 3:20 pm.  The fastest eater wins.  Winners receive Iwamoto natto and a bag of rice.  All contestants win the natto eating contest bowl.

Hanafuda Contest (Open Pavilion)

2^nd Annual Hanafuda Tournament

2 pm Registration, beginner and advanced divisions, first sixteen entries accepted for each division. Tournament begins at 3pm.  Each contestant earns a consolation prize and additional prizes are awarded to each winner that advances to the next round.  First place winners for each division receive a bag of rice and $50 gift certificate.

Art Contests (Pilina Building)

Manga and Art Contest (See entry criteria and all entries must have entry form attached)

1 pm -2:30 pm entries received at the Manga & Art Exhibit in the Pilina Building.  Manga and Traditional art divisions open for 3^rd through 12^th graders.  3pm judging begins and 4pm winners announced at Entertainment Stage.  Winners receive cash, ribbons and certificates.

Cosplay Costume & Video-Gaming Contests

(Cosplay Central - Pilina Building-Student Lounge)

Sponsored by Omochaya Hawaii LLC

Hallway Cosplay Contest Information:

2pm to 5pm registration, 5:45 pm votes tallied, 6:00 pm winner announced on entertainment stage.
Contestants get their picture taken at registration and enter the photo to gather votes from passport participants who vote for their favorite character.  The contestant with the most votes by 5:45 pm wins the competition.  The earlier the cosplay picture is displayed, the better the chance at winning.  Prizes include Omochaya gift baskets.

Showcase Cosplay Contest Information:

2pm to 5pm registration, 5:45 meet in back of entertainment stage, 6:10 showcase contest begins.
To register, contestants write a brief character introduction of their cosplay.  The emcee will read the character introductions as contestants showcase their cosplay on stage.  A panel of 5 judges determines the winners.  Cosplayers will be judged on character choice, costume & character details, audience appeal, and stage presence.  Prizes include Omochaya gift baskets.

Cosplay Costume Contest Rules:

1)         No metal props, cardboard or plastic is acceptable.

2)         All ages may enter, however, those under the age of 18 must have their parent’s written permission.

3)         Students must adhere to their schools respective dress codes.

4)         Revealing clothing will not be allowed.

Video-Gaming Tournament:  Super Smash Brothers Brawl
2 pm to 3 pm registration.  Tournament begins at 3:30pm and is limited to forty participants.  Participants must be present & ready when it is their turn; there will be a 2-minute wait-time before the player is disqualified.  Prizes include gift cards.