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11/03/2016

Kyushu Article Contest: Blog Contest for Foreign Residents in Kyushu Kyushu Onsen Contest 2015: Foreigners Vote for the Best Onsen in Kyushu Result Announcement

Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization held the 2nd blog contest for foreigners for the purpose of enhancing the recognition of Kyushu.
(http://welcomekyushu.com/blogcontest/)
We had 184 articles posted by those who responded to the call. People from 14 different countries (by Language: English 30, Korean, 39, Simplified Chinese 62, and Traditional Chinese 53) contributed articles about hot springs and other attractions of Kyushu.
We also held another contest to elect “the Best Hot Spring Town in Kyushu” by vote from foreigners. A total of 2,669 votes were casted to decide the rankings of hot spring towns which people want to visit and recommend to other people.
(http://www.welcomekyushu.com/onsencontest/)

On March 2nd, we held the award-giving ceremony for both contests. We invited the prize winners and presented them with award testimonial letters and extra prizes. Each of them gave a prize winner’s speech at the ceremony.
To build up on the success of the contests, we will post the related information on our website and would like to keep advertising the attractions of Kyushu through future contests and other means. We’d truly appreciate your interest and support.
“Kyusyu Article Contest” (English Section): Prize Winners

Gold Award: Jirawat Harnsiriwatanakit (Thai)
“Kyushu Life 3 Months Pass! But my journey doesn't end yet!”

Silver Award: JJ Hou (Singapore)
“Ureshii! Ureshino – Top Three Beauty Onsen in Japan, it is not only skin-deep!”

Bronze Award: Warit Wanwithu (Thai)
“Unforgettable Kyushu with My Mom”

Bronze Award: Makaya Moore (U.S.)
“8 Reasons You Should Explore Kurokawa Onsen Village This Winter Season Even On A Tight Budget”

Bronze Award: LIAO, HONG-SHENG (Taiwan)
“Yufuin - Yellow Blossoms Light Up The Hot Spring Town”


Vote Result of “Kyushu Onsen Contest 2015”
Hot Spring Town / Number of Votes
No.1 Nagayu Onsen (Oita) / 427
No.2 Yufuin Onsen (Oita) / 256
No.3 Kurokawa Onsen (Kumamoto) / 211