Google Gemini × note is hosting a submission contest: "#LookingBackWithAI"!
[Updated February 24]
The contest results have been announced! Please check them out via the article link below.
There is very little of this year left. Why not take this opportunity to look back on the year using AI? You might discover achievements or trends you wouldn't have noticed on your own.
In December, we are holding a collaboration contest between Google Gemini and note! The theme is "#LookingBackWithAI". You could upload past articles or documents to NotebookLM to analyze your activities, or brainstorm with Gemini to create a podcast script. We are looking for stories about your year's activities and how you specifically used AI.
Entries eligible for judging are those that focus on your experience with Google's AI, including Gemini and NotebookLM. Tell us what kind of year you had and how you used AI in your post. We look forward to receiving many entries!
Reference Work
To kick off the contest, note creator Massi has created a reference piece. Please take a look and use it as a guide for your own submission.
About Massi
An Italian essayist and writer living in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. His essays about daily life events are well-received. He writes serials and feature articles, mainly for fashion magazines. He is the author of "Italian Massi's Mind-Blowing Japanese God-Tier Gourmet" (KADOKAWA). His "Complete Saizeriya Strategy Manual" published on note reached 1.8 million PV.
Contest Overview
■ Theme & Format
We are waiting for your note posts on the theme of "#LookingBackWithAI". Please feel free to write in any format, such as manga, essays, illustrations, or novels. The format does not matter.
■ Schedule
Submission Period: December 12, 2025 (Fri) 11:00 AM to January 11, 2026 (Sun) 11:59 PM
Results Announcement: Scheduled for late February 2026
■ Prizes
・Grand Prize: 1 winner (100,000 yen gift card)
・Google Gemini Prize: 2 winners (50,000 yen gift card each)
In addition, all winners will receive a 3-month free subscription to the Google AI Pro plan.
About the Google AI Pro Plan
This is Google's paid AI plan that includes higher usage limits for Google's cutting-edge AI models like 2.5 Pro and Deep Research, as well as special features like video generation models and video production tools such as Flow and Whisk Animate, plus 2TB of storage.
Please also refer to this article when submitting.
About Judging
Winning entries will be selected based on articles that clearly demonstrate the use of Google's AI. For example, articles that mention the name of the service used, or include screenshots or public links to AI responses.
The way you utilize the tool can be in any form, such as writing, research, or reviews. As long as you have used Google's AI in some way, you are eligible, so please apply with your own creative ideas.
About Google Gemini
"Gemini" is Google's generative AI that unlocks your creativity and boosts your productivity. Anyone can use the "Gemini App" or the web version (gemini.google.com) for free right now with a personal Gmail account.
https://note.com/google_gemini/n/n71de08c54b91
About NotebookLM
NotebookLM is your own personal AI assistant that specializes in the materials you provide, allowing you to analyze information, extract data, and brainstorm through conversation. You can also create mind maps or generate podcast-style audio explanations.
https://note.com/google_gemini/n/n75516598b159
How to enter
(1) Create a note account or log in.
(2) Follow the official Google Gemini note account.
(3) Post an article with the hashtag "#LookingBackWithAI".
・When entering, please publish your article as "free".free・You can also enter by adding this contest's hashtag to an article you posted in the past.
・You may submit multiple entries.
Regarding the use of submitted content
Submitted content may be featured on the official Google Gemini note, website, or social media channels.
It may also be featured on note's social media channels.
Message from the sponsoring company
Gemini is Google's generative AI designed to unlock your creativity and boost your productivity. From daily life to business, hobbies, and creative pursuits, it acts as your buddy to support you with brainstorming, planning, and streamlining tasks.
Why not use Gemini to organize the events of the past year or to take an objective look at your own growth? From summarizing daily records to taking stock of what you've achieved and planning your next steps, Gemini can be your partner in connecting your past and future.
Through this contest themed around "looking back," we hope to share ideas and usage tips from all of you who use Gemini. Our goal is to expand the experience of reflective practice that leads to the future, and to help many people master AI as a reliable partner for taking the next step.
Please feel free to use Gemini, discover new insights born from "looking back" at the past, and share your experience.
We look forward to your submissions!
<Notes on entry>
■ About entries
・The copyright of submitted works belongs to the creator.
・Please ensure your content complies with copyright law. For details, please check "Copyright concepts to support creation".
・Please refrain from submitting works that have won or are similar to works that have won other contests held by note or other companies.
・The note management team may remove hashtags from articles that are unrelated to the contest or from paid articles.
■ About judging and winning entries
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding judging criteria.
・If a winning entry or the creator themselves is found to be in violation of the terms of service, the award may be revoked even after judging.
・Winning entries will be announced in this article and via email to the winners.
・For the final selection, the management office will verify your identity. Please note that if we cannot verify your identity by the deadline, you will be excluded from the final selection.
・The delivery of prizes is completed by sending an Amazon Gift Card to the winner's email address.
・The handling of personal information will be in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
・The Amazon Gift Card provided as a prize can be used for purchases on the Japanese Amazon site. For details, please refer to the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions.