Fukushima's Koriyama City to Host 'Fukubaton Fes 2026' on August 16, 2026, Connecting U-30 Students and Young Professionals Through Sports – Participants Welcome Until July 31!

Koriyama City will co-host an interactive sports event, 'Fukubaton Fes 2026,' with the nonprofit organization Spread From Fukushima (SFF) on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Horaiya Bonds Arena.

Under the theme 'Connecting. Opening. Toward New Friends and an Unseen Future,' the event aims to bring together students and young professionals under the age of 30 from across Fukushima and beyond, fostering new connections across generations and regions through sports.

The program includes accessible sports activities such as tug-of-war, sack race, boccia, and the Fukubaton Relay—designed for participants of all skill levels—alongside student performances, icebreakers, and networking sessions to encourage natural interaction among attendees.

For those interested, a pre-event exchange program will be held on Saturday, August 15, the day before the festival, from 13:00 to 18:00. This session includes venue setup, interactive workshops, and a networking event, allowing participants to build relationships even before the main festival begins.

Event Overview: Fukubaton Fes 2026

(1) Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026

(2) Time: Sports Festival: 10:00–17:00

Networking Session (Optional): 18:00–20:00

(3) Venue: Horaiya Bonds Arena

(3-10 Toyotamachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima 963-8016)

(4) Target Participants: Students and young professionals aged 30 and under, from within and outside Fukushima Prefecture

(5) Program:

① Opening Ceremony, Student Performances, Icebreakers

② Tug-of-War

③ Sack Race

④ Boccia

⑤ Fukubaton Relay

⑥ Networking Session (Optional)

*Program subject to change due to venue or operational circumstances.

(6) Participation Fee:

High School Students: ¥1,500

University Students: ¥2,000

Working Professionals: ¥3,000

*Additional fee required for networking session

(7) Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026

(8) How to Apply: Register via the dedicated application form.

Pre-Event Exchange Program (Optional)

(1) Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

(2) Time: 13:00–18:00

(3) Activities:

① Venue Setup and Event Preparation

② Interactive Workshop

③ Networking Session

(4) Capacity: Approximately 20 participants

(5) Participation Fee: ¥2,000 (same for students and professionals)

*Participants wishing to stay overnight must arrange their own accommodations near the venue.

Inquiries:

Spread From Fukushima (General Incorporated Association)

Representative Director: TAKAHASHI Murayoshi

Email: [email protected]