From 2026-04-28 09:00 to 2026-05-20 18:00Venue: Online ApplicationOn Saturday, June 6th, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan will host “Italia, amore mio! 2026” at the Roppongi Hills Arena. As part of the event, LEON magazine and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan are proud to present a special feature: the “Japan–Italy Ikéoji Fashion Contest 2026”.
We are urgently looking for 5 Japanese men and 5 Italian men, true ikéoji with style and personality to spare, ready to take the stage and compete. If you think you’ve got what it takes, don’t hesitate to apply! The winner will receive exclusive prizes!
The judges will be: Panzetta Girolamo, LEON Editor-in-Chief Masaki Horikawa, and Davide Fantoni, Secretary General of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan. From both a Japanese and Italian perspective, they will cast a sharp eye over each contestant’s fashion style.
Don’t miss this chance — we look forward to receiving applications from ikéoji across Japan!
■ Japan–Italy Ikéoji Fashion Contest 2026 — Event Details
【Date】Saturday, June 6th, 14:00 Start
【Venue】Roppongi Hills Arena
【Judges】Panzetta Girolamo / Masaki Horikawa (LEON Editor-in-Chief) / Davide Fantoni (Secretary General, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan)
【How to Apply】 Please send an email with the following information and a photo of your fashion style:
【Required Information】
Email subject: “IAM2026 Japan–Italy Ikéoji Fashion Contest Application”
◆ Full name
◆ Age
◆ Occupation
◆ Contact details (phone & email)
◆ Your favourite LEON feature/section
◆ Photo of your fashion style
【Application Email Address】t.tomii@iccj.or.jp
【Application Period】
Tuesday, April 28th – Wednesday, May 20th
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, May 22nd.
【Important Notes】
· Only selected applicants will be contacted.
· We are unable to respond to inquiries regarding selection results.
· Personal information provided will be used solely for event management purposes and will not be shared with third parties.
