This year we saw many beautiful Onigiri photos posted from 47 countries around the world. The passion to support children in need connected us all, and is allowing us to bring 1,166,605 school meals to them.

Thank you very much to everyone for your support and participation!

Best Onigiri Awards 2025
WINNERS

  • Best Team Award

    Pleasant Valley HS

    Students at Pleasant Valley High School held an Onigiri Art Gallery event where students made a variety of arts and crafts – including even a music video and video game! Additionally, students prepared onigiri showcasing cute designs and their creativity in commemoration of World Food Day.

  • Best Team Award

    Mitsubishi Chemical

    CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is a big part of Mitsubishi Chemical. Two years ago, they joined Onigiri Action for the first time with just 20 photos. This year, teams across the Americas really showed up by hosting events, teaming up across sites, and contributing 298 amazing photos to the campaign.

  • Animal Onigiri Award

    Boku Shimeanaga

    He took this photo on a freezing January day in Sapporo, Hokkaido. To stay warm, Shima-enaga and other birds fluff up their feathers and trap warm air inside. The cute, rice-ball-like puffiness we love is their way of surviving Hokkaido’s harsh winters.

  • Onigiri Kids Award

    Freya

    Freya has been helping in the kitchen since she could sit upright and loves trying new foods. Being a big sushi eater, she couldn't miss the opportunity to learn to make onigiri -especially for such a great cause!

  • Creative Onigiri Award

    Lala

    Lala brings her food art to life with her sketchbook, a pencil, and a bright collection of markers. Her style is all about bold color and playful detail, and it really shines in the onigiri she created for this project.

  • Creative Onigiri Award

    Dimond HS

    Check out these life-size onigiri costumes! Victoria Gellert, Japanese Teacher at the high school, designed these herself for students to wear out of felt, wood, cotton balls and foam pool noodles to keep the onigiri shape. Students in the class had fun posing and taking pictures to support the cause.

  • Best New Flavor Onigiri Award

    Joanne

    What a beautiful cucumber onigiri! Fresh, crunchy cucumber strips make the cutest wrap. Inside you’ll find seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado mayo, and a touch of nori for that classic flavour. Joanne is a content creator and makes plant-based recipes. Her goal is to make wholesome, delicious foods that inspire healthy living for all!

  • Best New Flavor Onigiri Award

    Harper

    Harper made an interesting onigiri… sesame scallion flavored Rice Krispies! The recipe is originally from Cook’s Illustrated, but she pre-molded the mixture with an onigiri mold instead of cutting it into shapes after it set. The unique mix of sweet and savory made these super delicious!

    • HOW TO PARTICIPATE

    Any photo related to an Onigiri is welcome!

    • - Making or eating an Onigiri
    • - Doing an Onigiri pose or hand sign
    • - Onigiri art (origami, drawing, etc.)
    • Be creative!
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    Intercollege Onigiri Action

    Date: Oct 15 - Nov 15

    Venue: Instagram

    Intercollege Onigiri Action brings students from Japan and the U.S. together for a fun cultural exchange opportunity! By posting photos of onigiri, you can participate in friendly competition, connect with new friends, and at the same time contribute to a meaningful cause through Onigiri Action. Register your group from here.

    Kawaii & Kowai Onigiri Action -Nationwide Spooktacular Event-

    Date: Oct 29, Nov 1

    Venue: Online and In-person in 15 cities

    This is a hybrid #OnigiriAction event connecting 15 cities across the United States to make kawaii (cute) and kowai (scary) onigiri! Let’s unite to bring many school meals to children in need.

    Onigiri Action @ Library

    Date: Nov 8

    Venue: Online and In-person in 15 cities

    This is a hybrid #OnigiriAction event connecting 15 cities across the United States to make kawaii (cute) and kowai (scary) onigiri! Let’s unite to bring many school meals to children in need.

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