Japan Frescoball Association Announces Special Website for 'Frescoball Makinohara Cup 2026'

The Japan Frescoball Association (JFBA) has announced the release of a special website for the opening game of the 2nd stage of the 'FRESCOBALL JAPAN TOUR 2026', titled 'Frescoball Makinohara Cup 2026', to be held in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 6-7.

Website: https://www.frescoball.org/makinohara2026/

This marks the first official tournament in Makinohara City for Frescoball, a beach sport originating from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1945. The event was spurred by the existence of 'Frescoball Makinohara verde,' an official regional club recognized by the JFBA. In a town where people from about 30 countries live, the club has gained attention for building a new multinational community through Frescoball, particularly among those with roots in Brazil.

This tournament is the 5th leg of the 'FRESCOBALL JAPAN TOUR 2026' and the opening match of the 2nd stage. JFBA promotes the charm of enjoying rallies 'as if traveling' under the tagline 'Travel, Communication Design Sport.' The event is free for spectators and participants.

Tournament Overview Name: Frescoball Makinohara Cup 2026 Date: June 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun), 2026 Location: Sagara Sun Beach, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture Organizer: Japan Frescoball Association (JFBA) Cooperation: Frescoball Makinohara verde Support: Makinohara City This tournament is supported by a sports promotion lottery subsidy.

What is Frescoball? Frescoball is a beach sport conceived on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro in 1945. Its greatest feature is that it is a scoring competition where two players cooperate to continue a rally rather than competing against each other, hence it is also known as the 'sport of compassion.' The JFBA is strengthening activities for international rule standardization and promoting the sport as a form of sports tourism.