The Japan Toy Awards was founded in 2008 in order to promote the revitalization of the toy industry, and this marked the 11th award ceremony. This year's awards features applicants from 47 companies and 334 different products. The winners of said event were exhibited at this year's Tokyo Toy Show, which ran from June 13-16.
[Source: Daisuki Toku, Bandai B-Boys (link 2)]