Japan Trip Giveaway T&Cs
SENPAIS.JP
GRAND OPENING GIVEAWAY
Flights & Accommodation to Japan
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Promoter
1.1. The Promoter is SJP Creative合同会社 (SJP Creative Godo Kaisha), Corporate Number 4010603012148, of Radio Centre Level 2, 1 Chome-14-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan ("Promoter").
1.2. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Meta Platforms Inc., or any other social media platform. By participating, entrants acknowledge that any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this promotion must be directed to the Promoter, not to any social media platform.
2. Eligibility
2.1. Entry is open to individuals worldwide who are aged 18 years or older at the time of entry, subject to clauses 2.2 and 6.
2.2. Employees, contractors, directors, and immediate family members of the Promoter, its related entities, agencies, or suppliers associated with this promotion are not eligible to enter.
2.3. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any entrant or winner and to disqualify any individual who provides false or misleading information.
2.4. It is the entrant's sole responsibility to ensure they are legally permitted to travel to Japan. The Promoter makes no representation or warranty regarding any entrant's ability to obtain a visa or entry permission for Japan. Inability to travel to Japan for any reason — including but not limited to visa refusal, travel restrictions, or immigration history — does not entitle the winner to a cash alternative or substitute prize. The Promoter accepts no liability in connection with any visa, immigration, or travel documentation issues.
3. Promotion Period
3.1. The promotion opens on the date the official giveaway post is published to the Promoter's Instagram account (@senpais.jp) and closes at 6:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Friday, 1 May 2026 ("Closing Date").
3.2. Entries received after the Closing Date will not be accepted. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, or misdirected entries.
4. How to Enter
4.1. To submit one (1) standard entry, entrants must complete all of the following steps during the Promotion Period:
(a) Follow the official SENPAIS.JP Instagram account (@senpais.jp);
(b) Like the official giveaway post on Instagram; and
(c) Tag at least one (1) friend in the comments of the official giveaway post.
4.2. Entrants may earn one (1) additional bonus entry by completing the following optional step:
(a) Share the official giveaway post to their Instagram Story or repost it to their own Instagram feed.
4.3. The maximum number of entries per person is two (2): one (1) standard entry and one (1) bonus entry. Tagging additional friends in one or more comments does not constitute additional entries. Only one bonus entry is awarded regardless of how many times a post is shared or reposted.
4.4. Entries generated by automated means, bots, scripts, or third-party entry services are invalid and will be disqualified.
4.5. The Promoter reserves the right to contact entrants to verify compliance with these Terms & Conditions.
5. The Prize
Prize Description
5.1. There is one (1) prize available, comprising:
(a) Return economy class airfares for the winner and one person of their chosing, from the nearest qualifying major hub airport to the winner's primary place of residence, to Tokyo, Japan (or an equivalent entry point to Japan at the Promoter's discretion); and
(b) Accommodation in or near Tokyo, Japan, for a duration to be determined by the Promoter in its reasonable discretion.
5.2. Flights will include one (1) checked luggage allowance per person. Any additional baggage, seat upgrades, meals, travel insurance, or ancillary costs are not included and are the sole responsibility of the winner.
Prize Value & Limitations
5.3. The total maximum value of the prize is AUD $5,000 (Australian Dollars), or the equivalent in the relevant currency at the time of booking ("Prize Cap"). The Promoter will arrange and book flights and accommodation directly on behalf of the winner, up to and not exceeding the Prize Cap.
5.4. The Prize Cap is an aggregate limit covering both flights and accommodation. It does not represent a cash entitlement, travel credit, or booking budget that the winner may direct or apply at their own discretion. The winner may not request an upgrade to business or premium economy class, regardless of whether the cost of economy flights falls below the Prize Cap.
5.5. Qualifying major hub airports include, but are not limited to: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK/EWR), London (LHR/LGW), Singapore (SIN), and other comparable major international airports. The determination of whether an airport qualifies as a major hub airport is at the Promoter's sole discretion.
5.6. If the Promoter determines, in its sole and reasonable discretion, that return economy airfares from the winner's nearest qualifying major hub airport to Japan, inclusive of the accommodation component, cannot be sourced within the Prize Cap, the Promoter reserves the right to either:
(a) offer the winner the option to pay the difference between the actual cost and the Prize Cap at the winner's own expense, in which case the winner must confirm acceptance of this arrangement within seven (7) days of being notified; or
(b) if the winner declines or fails to respond within the period specified in clause 5.6(a), redraw and award the prize to a reserve winner drawn in accordance with clause 6.
5.7. The prize does not include, and the Promoter accepts no responsibility for: visas and entry documentation; airport transfers or ground transport; travel insurance (strongly recommended); spending money; meals and incidentals; vaccinations or health requirements; loss or theft of personal belongings; or any other costs not expressly stated in clause 5.1.
Non-Transferable
5.8. The prize is personal to the winner and is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash, credit, or any alternative prize. If the winner is unable or unwilling to accept the prize as offered, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to a reserve winner.
5.9. The prize must be redeemed during May or June 2026, to coincide with the Grand Opening of the SENPAIS.JP store in Akihabara, Tokyo. Specific travel dates are subject to availability and must be agreed with the Promoter in advance. The Promoter will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the winner’s preferred dates within this window, however the Promoter reserves the right to assign travel dates within the May–June 2026 window if agreement cannot be reached. If the winner is unable to travel within this window for any reason, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to the reserve winner. No cash alternative or date extension will be offered.
6. Draw
6.1. The winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries at 6:00 PM AEST on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at a location to be determined by the Promoter.
6.2. One (1) reserve entry will also be drawn at the same time and retained in the event that the drawn winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, forfeits the prize, or is unable to meet a condition of the prize within the required timeframe.
6.3. The draw will be conducted using a method that ensures each eligible entry has an equal chance of being selected, subject to clause 4.3 (bonus entry).
6.4. The Promoter's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the draw.
7. Winner Notification & Acceptance
7.1. The winner will be notified via Instagram direct message from the official @senpais.jp account within 48 hours of the draw.
7.2. The winner must respond to the notification within 7 days confirming their acceptance of the prize and providing the required personal details for booking purposes. If the winner does not respond within this period, or if a response cannot be delivered (e.g., due to privacy settings), the prize will be forfeited and awarded to the reserve winner.
7.3. The Promoter reserves the right to publish or announce the winner's Instagram username and/or first name on its social media channels. Participation in the promotion constitutes consent to this announcement.
7.4. As a condition of accepting the prize, the winner must provide valid government-issued identification confirming their identity and age.
8. General Conditions
8.1. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of all entries and to disqualify any entrant who: tampers with the entry process; submits entries not in accordance with these Terms & Conditions; engages in any conduct that is harmful, offensive, or detrimental to the promotion; or acts in breach of these Terms & Conditions.
8.2. The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend, modify, or terminate this promotion at any time without prior notice if circumstances outside the Promoter's reasonable control arise, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government-imposed travel restrictions, force majeure events, or technical issues.
8.3. If the promotion is cancelled prior to the draw, the Promoter will notify entrants via Instagram and, where practicable, offer an alternative prize of equivalent value at its discretion.
8.4. Subject to any applicable law that cannot be excluded (including the Australian Consumer Law), the Promoter's liability to any entrant or winner is limited to the prize value as described in clause 5.3. The Promoter is not liable for any loss, damage, injury, or disappointment suffered as a result of entering or participating in this promotion, accepting or using the prize, or any technical errors.
8.5. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions limits, excludes, or modifies any rights that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including the Australian Consumer Law.
8.6. Any entrant under the age of 18 who has entered the promotion represents that they have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. The Promoter reserves the right to require proof of such consent and to disqualify any minor who cannot provide it.
9. Privacy
9.1. By entering this promotion, entrants consent to the Promoter collecting, holding, using, and disclosing their personal information for the purposes of administering this promotion, notifying and publishing the winner, and as otherwise required by law.
9.2. The Promoter handles personal information in accordance with Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報の保護に関する法律, APPI) and its Privacy Policy, available at senpais.jp.
9.3. Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties except where necessary for the administration of this promotion (e.g., to airlines, accommodation providers, or booking agents for the purpose of arranging the prize).
10. Governing Law
10.1. This promotion is governed by the laws of Japan. By entering, all participants submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court (東京地方裁判所) as the court of first instance.
10.2. This promotion is subject to all applicable Japanese laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (不当決表稺法) and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (個人情報の保護に関する法律).
11. A Note from SENPAIS.JP
This is not a legal clause — it's a personal ask from our team.
Japan is a country with deep cultural traditions, and Akihabara is one of its most unique and beloved neighbourhoods. We are proud to have built our store here, and we take that responsibility seriously.
If you win, we kindly and genuinely ask that you take a little time before your trip to learn some basic Japanese phrases and cultural etiquette — greetings, how to behave in a temple, how to ride the train quietly, tipping customs (there are none!), and so on. Plenty of free resources exist online.
We funded this trip because we love Japan and we love our community. We'd love for you to arrive as an ambassador for that community, not just as a tourist. We appreciate it more than we can say.
