| NAME | Tomoharu Hayata |
|---|---|
| AGE | 11 |
| PRIZE | The Prize of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry |
| COMMENTARY | When snow piles up, this weight causes this paint to heat up. This melts the snow in a natural way. The dangerous and tiring work of removing snow from roofs and walkways will no longer have to be done. The melted snow is stored for household use. |