Last updated: September 2026​​​

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FUJIYA JOURNEY HOME CONTEST

OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. SKILL-TESTING QUESTION REQUIRED.

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The Fujiya Journey Home Contest (the “Contest”) is sponsored by Fujiya [Shig’s Enterprises Ltd.] (the “Sponsor”). By entering the Contest, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”) and by the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest, subject to applicable law.

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1. Contest Period

The Contest begins on September 8, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on November 30, 2026 (the “Contest Period”).

Entries must be received during the Contest Period to be eligible.

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2. Eligibility​

The Contest is open to legal residents of British Columbia, Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory of residence at the time of entry.​​

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Employees, officers, directors, representatives and agents of the Sponsor, its affiliated and related companies, advertising and promotional agencies, prize suppliers, and members of their immediate families or persons residing in the same household are not eligible to enter.​

 

For the purposes of these Rules, “immediate family” includes a spouse, parent, sibling, and child, whether or not they reside with the employee.​​

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3. How to Enter

​No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

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During the Contest Period, eligible entrants may visit www.fujiya.ca/journeyhome and complete the Journey Home Contest entry form.

To receive one (1) entry, entrants must:

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1. Complete all required fields on the online entry form; and

2. Submit a memory, story, or reflection relating to Fujiya, Japanese food, culture, family, community or another theme identified on the Contest entry page (a “Memory”).

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Entrants may also be invited to submit a photograph with their Memory. Unless expressly stated otherwise on the entry form, submission of a photograph is optional and is not required to enter.

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Limit of ONE (1) entry per person during the Contest Period.

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Multiple entries submitted by the same person contrary to these Rules may be disqualified.

Automated, robotic, scripted, bulk, or otherwise mechanically generated entries are prohibited.

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4. Journey Home Memories​

The Journey Home Contest is part of Fujiya’s 50th Anniversary celebration and is intended to collect and celebrate memories from the community that has been part of Fujiya’s story.

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By submitting a Memory and/or photograph, the entrant represents and warrants that:​

• the submission is original to the entrant or the entrant has all necessary rights and permissions to submit it;

• the submission does not infringe any copyright, privacy, publicity, personality or other rights of any third party;

• where another identifiable person appears in a photograph or is materially featured in a Memory, the entrant has obtained any permissions reasonably necessary to submit and permit the use of that content;

• the submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory, hateful, threatening, obscene or otherwise inappropriate content; and

• the submission does not contain confidential or sensitive personal information that the entrant does not wish to be made public.

 

The Sponsor reserves the right to remove or disqualify any submission that it determines, in its reasonable discretion, does not comply with these Rules.

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5. Permission to Use Submitted Memories​

By entering the Contest, each entrant retains ownership of their submitted Memory and photograph but grants the Sponsor a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to reproduce, publish, display, edit for length or formatting, adapt and otherwise use the submitted Memory and/or photograph in connection with:​

• the Journey Home campaign;

• Fujiya’s 50th anniversary;

• Fujiya’s website and social media channels;

• in-store displays and anniversary installations;

• promotional, advertising and public relations materials; and

• archival materials relating to Fujiya and its history.

 

The Sponsor may identify the entrant using their first name and [last initial / city, if desired] in connection with the Memory.

 

The Sponsor will not materially alter the meaning of a submitted Memory without the entrant’s permission.

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Submitting a Memory does not guarantee that it will be published or otherwise used by the Sponsor, and publication of a Memory has no effect on an entrant’s chances of winning.

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6. Prizes

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Grand Prize

There is ONE (1) Grand Prize available to be won, consisting of two (2) round-trip economy-class airline tickets from British Columbia, Canada to Japan, with an approximate retail value (“ARV”) of $3,000 CAD. The trip must be completed by December 31, 2028.

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The Grand Prize will be awarded by reimbursement of the eligible airfare costs, up to a maximum of $3,000 CAD. The winner is responsible for purchasing the tickets and must submit the following to the Sponsor:

• Original itemized airline receipts or invoices for the two (2) round-trip economy-class tickets, in the winner’s name and/or the name of their travel companion;

• Proof that the trip was completed, such as boarding passes or airline documentation confirming the flights were flown; and

• A completed and signed prize claim form provided by the Sponsor.

• The Grand Prize must be accepted as awarded and is subject to availability, blackout dates, and any restrictions imposed by airlines, hotels, and other travel providers.

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Reimbursement will be issued by cheque and mailed to the winner’s address on file or made available for in-person pickup at a Fujiya store upon presentation of valid government-issued identification. The cheque will be issued within sixty (60) days after the Sponsor has received and verified all required documentation.

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The Grand Prize must be accepted as awarded and is subject to airline availability, applicable airline terms and conditions, and travel restrictions. The winner and their travel companion are solely responsible for obtaining all required travel documents, including valid passports, visas and travel authorizations.

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Unless expressly included in the prize description, transportation to and from the departure airport, accommodation, meals, gratuities, travel or medical insurance, baggage fees, personal expenses and all other costs associated with accepting and using the Grand Prize are the sole responsibility of the winner and their travel companion.

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The winner and travel companion must travel together on the same round-trip itinerary.​ If the winner or their travel companion is unable to travel for any reason, the Sponsor will not be responsible for providing compensation or an alternate prize except at the Sponsor’s discretion.

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Any portion of the maximum prize value that is not used by the winner will not be awarded or compensated in cash or otherwise.

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Secondary Prizes

There will also be THREE (3) Secondary Prizes available to be won, consisting of:

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• One (1) Fujiya gift card with a loaded value of $500 CAD (the "Gift Card") for one (1) winner, redeemable toward in-store purchases at any Fujiya retail location

• Two (2) separate $350 vouchers for two (2) winners (one voucher/winner), redeemable toward a single Fujiya catering order 

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The Fujiya Gift Card may be used at any Fujiya store location and must be picked up from a Fujiya store by February 28, 2027. The Gift Card may be used across multiple separate purchases until its full value is redeemed. The winner is not required to spend the full balance in a single transaction. The Gift Card has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash. The winner would need to provide government ID for verification. The Gift Card cannot be sold, used to purchase other gift cards, used online at www.fujiya.ca, or used for previous purchases. Fujiya is not responsible for a Gift Card that is lost, stolen, or damaged after issuance, and will not issue a replacement except at its sole discretion. 

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Each Voucher is awarded to a separate individual and is not combinable with the other. Each Voucher must be applied to one (1) Fujiya catering order placed and completed (pickup or delivery) by May 31, 2027. Fujiya may designate blackout dates or times during which catering orders cannot be scheduled. The winner must contact the Fujiya Head Office to place the order and reference their Voucher/winner confirmation. Standard catering lead times apply, and the Voucher does not guarantee same-day or rush fulfillment. If the order total is less than $350, the unused balance is forfeited and will not be paid out in cash, credited toward a future order, or split across multiple orders. If the order exceeds $350, the winner is responsible for paying the difference at the time of order. The Voucher has no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash.

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The total approximate retail value of all prizes available in the Contest is $4,200 CAD.

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Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be substituted or redeemed for cash except at the Sponsor’s discretion. The Sponsor reserves the right, where necessary, to substitute a prize with a prize of equal or greater approximate retail value.

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7. Winner Selection​

During December 2026, the Sponsor or its designated representative will conduct a random draw from all eligible entries received during the Contest Period.

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The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

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A selected entrant is not a winner unless and until they have satisfied all requirements set out in these Rules.

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8. Skill-Testing Question​

Before being declared a winner, each selected entrant must correctly answer, without assistance of any kind, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question administered by the Sponsor or its representative.

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Failure to correctly answer the skill-testing question will result in disqualification, and the Sponsor may select another eligible entrant by random draw.

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9. Winner Notification and Confirmation​

The Sponsor will attempt to contact each selected entrant using the email address and/or telephone number provided with their entry.

A selected entrant must respond within five (5) business days of the Sponsor’s first attempted notification.

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Before being declared a winner, a selected entrant may be required to:​

• confirm compliance with these Rules;

• correctly answer the skill-testing question;

• provide proof of identity, age and residency;

• sign and return a Declaration and Release Form; and

• provide any additional information reasonably required to arrange or deliver the prize.

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If a selected entrant cannot be contacted within the required period, fails to comply with these Rules, incorrectly answers the skill-testing question, declines the prize or otherwise fails to satisfy the Contest requirements, the entrant may be disqualified and another entrant may be selected.

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10. Release​

To the fullest extent permitted by law, by accepting a prize, each winner agrees to release and hold harmless the Sponsor and its affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, prize suppliers, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from claims arising from participation in the Contest or the acceptance, possession or use of a prize.

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Nothing in these Rules is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

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11. Travel Conditions​

Travel is subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the applicable airlines, hotels, tour operators and other travel providers.

The Sponsor is not responsible for cancelled or delayed flights, missed connections, lost baggage, changes to travel requirements, denied entry to Japan or Canada, illness, injury, weather events, labour disruptions, natural disasters or other circumstances outside the Sponsor’s reasonable control.

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The winner and travel companion are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable travel and entry requirements.

The travel companion may also be required to sign a liability and publicity release before travel.

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12. Privacy​

Personal information collected in connection with the Contest will be collected, used and disclosed by the Sponsor for the purposes of administering the Contest, verifying eligibility, contacting selected entrants, awarding prizes and otherwise fulfilling the purposes described in these Rules.

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Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the Sponsor’s privacy policy, available at Privacy Policy.

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Entry into the Contest does not require an entrant to consent to receiving promotional or marketing communications from Fujiya.

Where entrants are separately offered the opportunity to subscribe to Fujiya marketing communications, any such consent should be obtained separately and may be withdrawn in accordance with applicable law.

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13. Publicity​

Where permitted by law, by accepting a prize, a winner agrees that the Sponsor may use the winner’s name, city/province of residence, photograph, likeness and prize information for purposes related to announcing and promoting the Contest and Fujiya’s 50th anniversary without additional compensation.

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14. General Conditions​

The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who:​

• violates these Rules;

• attempts to tamper with the entry process or operation of the Contest;

• submits false or misleading information;

• attempts to obtain entries through fraudulent or automated means; or

• engages in conduct that the Sponsor reasonably determines compromises the fairness or integrity of the Contest.

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If the Contest cannot be conducted as planned due to technical failure, unauthorized intervention, fraud, force majeure or any other circumstance beyond the Sponsor’s reasonable control, the Sponsor reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to cancel, suspend, modify or terminate the Contest and, where appropriate, award the prizes from among eligible entries received before the affected date.

The Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, corrupted, misdirected or undelivered entries or communications, or for technical, internet, website, server, hardware or software failures that may affect an entrant’s ability to participate.

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15. Disputes and Governing Law​

The Contest and these Rules are governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

Subject to applicable law, any dispute relating to the Contest shall be resolved before the courts of British Columbia.

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16. Conflict​

In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between these Rules and any statement contained in Contest-related advertising, promotional materials, social media posts or other communications, these Rules will govern, subject to applicable law.

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17. Sponsor​

The Sponsor of the Contest is:

Shig’s Enterprises Ltd. (DBA “Fujiya”)
1810 Franklin Street, Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada

Questions regarding the Contest may be directed to info@fujiya.ca