Earlier this month, the 22nd Japan Button Awards ceremony took place, highlighting the craftsmanship and imagination that keep the button industry thriving. Organised by the Japan Button Association, the competition has been running since 1989 and welcomes entries from designers, students and button lovers across Japan.

We’re delighted to share that Yuu Horiuchi of IRIS Co., Ltd. received the Grand Prix (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) for a stunning button design featuring delicate layers and a beautiful aurora-like gradation.

In the Paper Design Division, Hime Morita from Chubu Fashion College was awarded the Grand Prix for her creative and sustainable idea of reimagining bottle caps as buttons.

A big thank you to everyone who continues to bring new ideas and passion to the world of buttons.

We look forward to seeing even more inspiring designs in the next edition, two years from now!