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Sports Wellness Blowgun "Aonokirameki Aomori Kokusupo 2026 / 80th National Sports Festival Demonstration Sport" to be Held on May 17th (Sun) in Fujisaki Town (Minamitsugaru District)

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Published May 13, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 22, 2026 12:37 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The Sports Wellness Blowgun tournament will be held on May 17th in Fujisaki Town, Aomori Prefecture, as a demonstration sport for the "Aonokirameki Aomori Kokusupo 2026" (80th National Sports Festival).
77 participants will compete in 6 rounds of individual matches, highlighting the sport's health benefits and promotion of intergenerational exchange.

The Sports Wellness Blowgun tournament will be held on May 17th in Fujisaki Town, Aomori Prefecture, as a demonstration sport for the "Aonokirameki Aomori Kokusupo 2026" (80th National Sports Festival). 77 participants will compete in 6 rounds of individual matches, highlighting the sport's health benefits and promotion of intergenerational exchange.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000129353.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 13, 2026

Aonokirameki Aomori Kokusupo 2026

80th National Sports Festival Demonstration Sport

"Sports Wellness Blowgun Tournament"

Organizers: Japan Sport Association, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Aomori Prefecture, Fujisaki Town, Japan Sports Wellness Blowgun Association

Supervisor: Aomori Prefecture Sports Wellness Blowgun Association

Date and Time: May 17th (Sunday)

Reception: 9:30

Opening Ceremony: 10:00

Competition Start: 10:30

Award Ceremony: 14:00

Venue: Sports Plaza Fujisaki

Number of Participants: 77 people

Competition Events: Individual 6 rounds (5 arrows per round)

Junior Division (mixed gender, junior high school age and younger)

Men's Division (6m, 8m, 10m)

Women's Division (6m, 8m, 10m)

G8 Division (mixed gender, 75 years and older)

Sports Wellness Blowgun has been held as a demonstration sport at the National Sports Festival (formerly National Athletic Meet) since the Tokyo National Sports Festival in 2013.

@Sports Plaza Fujisaki Aomori Kokusupo banner

[Sports Wellness Blowgun]

Sports Wellness Blowgun is a sport born in Japan in 1998.

It is a sport where you use your breath to shoot arrows at a circular target 5m to 10m away.

When blowing the arrow, there are basic movements, and the characteristic of these movements is the blowgun-style breathing method based on abdominal breathing.

- "Anyone" can enjoy it regardless of gender or age.

- It can be done "anytime," "anywhere," and "easily."

- It's a sport that can be enjoyed like a game.

- Various health benefits from the Sports Wellness Blowgun style breathing method.

- Enhances mental strength & concentration.

- Opportunities for interaction and making friends across various generations.

- Goals and motivation through skill certification and participation in competitions.

Our association is a member of the Japan Recreation Association and the Japan Para Sports Association, and an associate member of the Japan Sport Association.

[Japan Sports Wellness Blowgun Association]

〒130-0012

Unite Building Kinshicho 3F, 2-10-10 Taihei, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

TEL 03-6284-1241 / FAX 03-6284-1242

E-mail: [email protected]

URL: https://www.fukiya.net

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FAQ

When and where will the Sports Wellness Blowgun tournament be held as part of the Aonokirameki Aomori Kokusupo 2026?

The tournament will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Sports Plaza Fujisaki in Fujisaki Town, Minamitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture.

Which organizations are listed as organizers of the 2026 Sports Wellness Blowgun demonstration sport at the 80th National Sports Festival?

The organizers include the Japan Sport Association, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Aomori Prefecture, Fujisaki Town, and the Japan Sports Wellness Blowgun Association.

How many participants are expected to compete in the Sports Wellness Blowgun event, and what are the main competition divisions?

A total of 77 participants are expected, and the competition features Individual, Junior (mixed gender up to junior high school age), Men's (6 m, 8 m, 10 m), Women’s (6 m, 8 m, 10 m), and G8 (mixed gender 75 years and older) divisions.

What is the historical significance of Sports Wellness Blowgun being included as a demonstration sport, and when did it first appear in the National Sports Festival?

Sports Wellness Blowgun has been a demonstration sport at the National Sports Festival since the Tokyo edition in 2013, marking its ongoing inclusion in Japan’s major multi‑sport events.

What are the scheduled times for reception, opening ceremony, competition start, and award ceremony during the May 17, 2026 Sports Wellness Blowgun tournament?

Reception is at 9:30 a.m., the opening ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m., competition starts at 10:30 a.m., and the award ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 17, 2026.

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