Oyako Day Photo Contest 2024 Winners

Miki Taira, Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture

Husband who puts up with me without complaining
Daughter who puts up with me even though she complains

I Love My Mommy

Yuka Kitawaki, Uda City, Nara Prefecture

This is the first photo she took at the beach.
When her mommy is in front of her, she gives us a special smile!

Three generations

Maiko Matsuno, Fuchu City, Tokyo

Three generations with the victory lanterns at the Fuchu City Kurayami Festival

Fireworks and Clenched Fists

Reika Kojima, Koto-ku, Tokyo

This is first time for my 2-year-old daughter to see fireworks. She is a medically-dependent child with a tracheotomy (breathing tube inserted in her throat). She cannot yet stand on her own, but was able to enjoy them being held by my husband. This is a precious photo of her with one hand holding the fireworks and the other small fist tightly clenched.

I’m a Famous Photographer

Shinichi Kawamoto, Kiyose City, Tokyo

There is a well known ginkgo tree-lined street at Wataba in Nakagawa Village, Nagano Prefecture. On fine autumn days, it is crowded with many people. On this day, I met this happy family.

Father and Son at Graduation Ceremony

Sanae Kojima, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Family Gives Thanks to the Guardian Deity

Yosuke Sasaki, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Photo commemorating the 30th anniversary of the pilgrimage to Yokohama Honmoku Shrine with my daughter, who works as a maiden at the shrine. Our whole family visits the shrine every year with a feeling of gratitude to the guardian deity.

An Important Day

Yuki Maruyama, Kodaira, Tokyo

We celebrated my son’s birthday by having a cake he made of his favorite character Transformers Optimus. I was amazed at how well it came out.

Three Generations of Parents and Children Who Love Mikoshi ! !

Furuya Manami

I ♡ mikoshi and festivals.

Swing

Tomitokoro, Kami, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture

I took this photo on a beautiful day when the weather was perfect.

Shun Kamisango, Otaru, Hokkaido

The baby born in October is growing well and now joins us in our silly family photos.

My Mother and Sister Basking in the Sun

Tadokoro Kazutoshi, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Photo was taken when I went back to my parents’ house this spring.
Even I, the eldest child, felt warm and fuzzy seeing how comfortable they looked!

Hey, Come On!

Kasumi Utsuyama, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

When mom called out, I made a quick U-turn and snapped this moment my younger brother started running to her.

Sunflowers x Big Yawns

Hirama Sakiko, Yuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture

My daughter always gets sleepy when I hold her in my arms.
She’s sleepy again today (ღ*ˇ ˇ*)｡o♡

Fiji

Kei Hosaka, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture

Last summer, when the coronavirus pandemic was coming to an end, we were finally able to travel abroad.