The Waza-One GP Executive Committee, with Castem Co., Ltd. serving as the secretariat, will host the 'Waza-One Grand Prix 2026' on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the F-Pico Arena Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture. This experiential event turns traditional Japanese pastimes—such as paper airplanes, beigoma (spinning tops), menko (card slapping), marbles, and paper dragonflies—into a formal competition to determine the 'Play Champion' among elementary school students and younger.

In a digital age dominated by smartphones, this initiative aims to provide children with the opportunity to create, think, and innovate with their own hands. Five prominent manufacturing companies in the Bingo region are collaborating to create this space for nurturing creativity and a spirit of challenge.

### Event Overview - **Date & Time:** June 27, 2026 (Saturday), 9:00 – 15:30 - **Venue:** F-Pico Arena Fukuyama (1-1-2 Chiyodacho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima) - **Eligibility:** Competitions are for elementary schoolers and younger; experience booths and tests are open to all ages. - **Cost:** Admission and participation are free (a 100 yen material fee applies for competition entries).

Beyond the competitions, the event features the 'Waza-1 Certification' (skill tests) and a 'Challenge Experience' area for six different types of play. A grand unification match between morning and afternoon winners will be held at 14:30, with trophies awarded to the overall victors.

### Sponsoring Companies - Adtec Plasma Technology Co., Ltd. - Castem Co., Ltd. - Horkos Corp. - Yasuda Kogyo Co., Ltd. - Rorze Corporation

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