Excellence Award

"You look like your daddy" Husband rejoices, daughter cries

Osaka Prefecture, 30s, Boo-san
A daughter who resembles her father. A husband who seems happy when he is told that she looks like him, a daughter who bursts into tears, and a father who is not rewarded for his kindness.

Award of Excellence

If we improve efficiency, we will get more work

Aichi Prefecture, 40s, Sagojo-san

The sound of the offering of money seeping into my ears

Aichi Prefecture, 50s, Chifune-san
We live in an age where you can even use "~Pay" to offer money at shrines during the New Year's visit. Is the day when we can no longer hear the "clink" of offering boxes being thrown away any more?

When I go back to my hometown, my grandpa is there too, and my grandma is there too.

Kaji, 70s, Tokyo
Every time this happens, grandpa feels a little lonely.

It's been a while. I know, I know, except for your name.

Akira Kiyoi, teenager, Tokyo
People spoke to me very casually in the street, but it was the first time I'd seen them without a mask, so I couldn't match their faces to their names.

Finally, it came: "I wasn't even born yet."

Nao from Kanagawa Prefecture, 20s, outside
I'm on the verge of turning 30. I still think I'm one of those people who are surprised by the generation gap.

Chiba TV Award

Finished as an ordinary employee and continued working under my wife.

Akira Yamada, 70s, Chiba Prefecture
The way to live after retirement

Ready, go! The old man who can't move because he's hard of hearing

Tochigi Prefecture, 60s, Ta-bo Mama
Even when his grandchildren say ``Ready, set, go!'', grandpa looks puzzled.

Barber shop: Same price for sparse hair

Gen Sako, 80s, Yamanashi Prefecture
Even though I've almost lost all my hair, I still go to the barber. I'm a little annoyed that I have to pay the same price as someone with a full head of hair.

Honorable Mention

Nominated Listened to and researched buzzwords

Mr. Kuusan, 40s, Chiba Prefecture
I'm amazed at how many buzzwords I learned about when seeing the nominations on the news.
It’s hard to keep up with the times.

My grandson finished the portrait of my face

Konami, Shizuoka Prefecture, 50s
I thought the portrait was quite cute, but isn't the final stroke cruel to a child?

In our house, the cat is the best listener.

Niigata Prefecture, 70s, Chiru-san
No one listens to me in my house except the cat.

Spectacular views and world heritage sites through your smartphone

Chiku, Osaka Prefecture, 40s
I want everyone to see it with their own eyes

New Year's gift of electronic money without going home

Fukushima Prefecture, 60s, Mr. K.U.
It seems convenient, but also reflects the times, as you don't have to go back home just to get your New Year's gift.

"Price increase again?" Children grumble.

Waka-sama, Shizuoka Prefecture, 40s
Playing house in the Reiwa era is really tough.

I tried it on, couldn't take it off, and ended up buying it

Chiba Prefecture, 30s, Kiri Kazuha

The Showa generation wonders if the Heisei era is also retro

KEI, Kanagawa Prefecture, 40s
As someone from the Showa generation who still equates Heisei with "new," I couldn't hide my surprise when I heard the term "Heisei Retro."

Sudden increase in rice prices　

Konagayamac, Shizuoka Prefecture, 50s

Scolding my grandchild: "This is power harassment"

Mr. Sao, 60s, Kanagawa Prefecture

"You're amazing" - it's inappropriate to compliment a girl's femininity

Shizuoka Prefecture, 30s, Meigetsu Panda
In the Reiwa era, saying "You have great femininity!" is considered harassment, so it's scary and I can't praise anyone for anything.

Housework, childcare, nursing care, overtime, Reiwa wife

Chiba Prefecture, 40s, Gabobo
Due to rising prices, wives (women) are now required to work as full-time employees. There are too many roles expected of women.

The face of a Buddha called a wife can only be seen once

Hyogo Prefecture, 20s, Mai
I respect the Buddha who forgives thrice.

Find a store where you can order from a human

Tokyo, 60s, Chiroppi
Once I finally sit down, I scan my tablet or smartphone...I really want to order from the waiter!

Prices are high, pocket money is the lowest

Black Coco, Osaka Prefecture, 40s
As prices rise, the first thing to be cut or saved is my pocket money.