Oyako Day Essay Contest 2025 Award-Winning Essay: “Thank You for the Pain Relief”
「親子の日」エッセイコンテスト２０２５入賞作品 いたいのいたいの ありがとう」
「かぁかのあたま、いたいのいたいのとんでいけ！これでおねつさがるよ」
息子は冷蔵庫から熱冷ましシートを取り、私に貼ってくれた。
小さな椅子が冷蔵庫の前にあった。
The Mothers’ Industry Newspaper
For many years, Bruce Osborn’s OYAKO portraits have graced the covers of The Mothers’ Industry Newspaper. This month features father Rio Segan and his son Ka’imi, accompanied by a heartfelt message about a father’s unconditional love, presence, and the precious gift of watching his son grow.
Submissions for the Photo & Essay Contests Are Now Closed
Submissions for this year’s Oyako Day Photo & Essay Contests are now closed. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared their photographs and stories, each revealing a unique expression of the bond between parent and child. The judging process will now begin, with the results to be announced soon.
Photo & Essay Contests — Today Is the Final Day!
Today is the final day to enter the Oyako Day Photo & Essay Contests! Thank you for all the wonderful photographs and heartfelt stories we’ve received this year. There’s still time to share your own special OYAKO moment—the deadline is August 31.
In Memory of Keiko Kishi
We remember Keiko Kishi through a 1986 portrait by Bruce Osborn, capturing a quiet moment between Kishi and her daughter, Delphine, and offering a glimpse of the celebrated actress simply as a mother.
Online Talk — LIVE on August 24, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. (JST)
The 50th Oyako Day Online Talk Live welcomes Junko Kitazawa of Tsuburaya Productions on August 24. A longtime supporter of Oyako Day and a core member of the Ultraman Foundation, she joins us to share memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections as the Ultraman Series celebrates its 60th anniversary.
After Oyako Day, a Toast to Mothers
After celebrating Oyako Day with gratitude, we turn to A Day for Mothers to Toast Their Dreams—an invitation for mothers across Japan to share their hopes and imagine a future in which every life can say, “I’m glad I was born.”
July 30: A Toast to Mothers and Their Dreams
Every July 30 at 7:30, mothers across Japan come together to celebrate themselves and the dreams they pursue. Organized by The Mothers’ Industry Newspaper, this inspiring event reminds us that a mother’s aspirations help shape the future of her children—and every issue proudly features a cover photograph by Bruce Osborn.
Oyako Bento
To celebrate Oyako Day, One Day Kitchen has created a limited-edition Oyako Bento, inspired by its long-standing friendship with Bruce Osborn and his family. Visit early to enjoy this special collaboration while supplies last.
What Day Is It?
Featured in Hamakaze, a regional magazine in Kanagawa Prefecture, this message celebrates the vision behind Oyako Day—a day dedicated to strengthening the bond between parents and children while inspiring respect for family, community, nature, and peace. Together, we continue to nurture Present to the Future for generations to come.
