Hinode Medical Welfare Group will host the 1st HINODE Cup table tennis tournament on May 3, 2026, in Kobe City. The event features an exhibition match by professional players.
Hinode Medical Welfare Group (Location: Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Tomofumi Onishi), a social welfare cooperation promotion corporation that provides nursing care, childcare, and medical services in collaboration with employee corporations, will hold the table tennis tournament "1st HINODE Cup" in Kobe City.
Hinode Medical Welfare Group Corporate Table Tennis Team Official Website
Tournament Overview
■ Date and Time: Sunday, May 3, 2026. 8:45 Doors open/Registration / 9:30 Opening Ceremony
■ Venue: Kobe Central Gymnasium Arena (4-1-1 Kusunokicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City)
■ Match Format: Men's/Women's General/Age-specific 2-person team match
(League matches by 4-5 teams + final tournament by winners)
■ Participation Fee: 5,000 yen per team (Please bring on the day)
■ Eligibility: Anyone can participate regardless of registered team
*Please apply as a team of 2 people.
■ Awards: Prizes awarded to the winning, runner-up, and 3rd place teams
Please check the page below for details
Table Tennis Team Website Notice
Fun Events
● Exhibition match by professional players
An exhibition 2-game match by players of the Hinode Medical Welfare Group corporate table tennis team will be held during the lunch break.
The director and head coach of our group's corporate table tennis team are also scheduled to attend.
It will be a valuable opportunity to see dynamic play up close under the guidance of top-level instructors.
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FAQ
What are the date, start time, and exact venue location for the 1st HINODE Cup table tennis tournament in Kobe City?
The tournament will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with doors opening at 8:45 am and the opening ceremony at 9:30 am, at Kobe Central Gymnasium Arena, located at 4‑1‑1 Kusunokicho, Chuo‑ku, Kobe City.
How much does each team need to pay to enter the 1st HINODE Cup, and what is the required method of payment on the day of the event?
Each team must pay a participation fee of 5,000 yen, which must be brought in cash on the day of the tournament.
Who is the representative director of the Hinode Medical Welfare Group that is organizing the tournament, and what types of social welfare services does the group provide?
The representative director is Tomofumi Onishi, and the Hinode Medical Welfare Group provides nursing care, childcare, and medical services in cooperation with employee corporations.
What is the structure of the competition regarding gender, age categories, and the number of players per team in the 1st HINODE Cup?
The tournament features men's and women's general as well as age‑specific categories, each contested by two‑person teams, with league matches among four to five teams followed by a final tournament for the league winners.
What special exhibition match will be held during the lunch break of the tournament, and which members of the Hinode corporate table tennis team are scheduled to attend?
During the lunch break, a two‑game exhibition match featuring professional players from the Hinode Medical Welfare Group corporate table tennis team will be held, and the team's director and head coach are scheduled to attend.