Japan's Pinnacle × World's Forefront: The Birth of Asian Games Esports Japan National Team Candidates and the Trends of 2026 as Seen from Saudi Arabian Esports.
Aichi Esports Union will hold its 43rd esports research meeting on May 19, 2026. The event will report on the selection of Japan national team candidates for the Asian Games esports and introduce the latest esports cases from Saudi Arabia, aiming to foster regional revitalization and human resource development through esports.
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The Aichi Esports Union (JeSU Aichi, Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative: Masahiro Katagiri) will hold its 43rd Aichi-Nagoya Esports Research Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Chunichi Hall & Conference Boardroom (Chunichi Building 6F, 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture).
In preparation for the "20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya)" where esports has been adopted as an official sport, the "ASIA esports EXPO 2026" was held on March 21 and 22, 2026. The final selection process for the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) esports Japan national team candidates was completed, and the candidates have been confirmed. The Aichi-Nagoya Esports Activation Promotion Committee (Chunichi Shimbun, CBC Television, Chubu Telecommunications, Aichi Esports Union), which organized the event, will report on "ASIA esports EXPO 2026."
Furthermore, the Saudi Tourism Authority will introduce the latest esports examples from Saudi Arabia, including the world's largest esports tournament "Esports World Cup" and the national team competition "Esports Nations Cup."
The Aichi Esports Union, guided by the philosophy of "creating dreams, creating industries, and responding to society," is engaged in activities aimed at creating employment and regional revitalization through esports, creating stages for athletes to shine, and developing diverse human resources, including those with disabilities. To date, it has held 42 business events to research issues and possibilities through advanced examples of esports business.
The 43rd meeting, titled "Japan's Pinnacle × World's Forefront: The Birth of Asian Games Esports Japan National Team Candidates and the Trends of 2026 as Seen from Saudi Arabian Esports," is an opportunity to expand knowledge about esports towards 2026.
■ 43rd Aichi-Nagoya Esports Research Meeting Outline
Theme: "Japan's Pinnacle × World's Forefront: The Birth of Asian Games Esports Japan National Team Candidates and the Trends of 2026 as Seen from Saudi Arabian Esports."
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 14:30-16:30 (Doors open 14:00)
Venue: Chunichi Hall & Conference Boardroom
4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Chunichi Building 6F
Capacity: 100 people *1
Target: Supporting member companies of Aichi Esports Union / Companies and organizations considering involvement in esports
Participation Fee: Free
Application: https://forms.gle/fmpyHPjHn9ktYfDB7
Deadline: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Organizer: Aichi Esports Union
*1 This event requires advance reservation. This organization and event are operated with support from our supporting members. In case of many applicants, priority will be given to supporting member companies and companies in the Aichi-Nagoya area (first-come, first-served basis). Thank you for your understanding.
■ Program on the day:
01. Opening Remarks
02. Esports Japan National Team Candidates Decided! Report on "ASIA esports EXPO 2026"
Aichi-Nagoya Esports Activation Promotion Committee Secretariat
03. The Forefront of the World's Largest "Esports World Cup" and National Team Competition "Esports Nations Cup"
Saudi Tourism Authority
Trade Manager - Japan
Ms. Misuzu Oda
04. Under Adjustment
05. Networking Session
■ What is ASIA esports EXPO 2026?
"ASIA esports EXPO 2026" was an esports festival held at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026.
On the main stage, the final selection competition for the Japan national team candidates for the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) esports competition was held. Candidates for a total of 4 events and 6 titles were decided: Gran Turismo 7, Puyo Puyo eSports, eFootball™, Street Fighter 6, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, and Tekken 8. At the end of the second day, candidates for Pokémon UNITE and Identity V Fifth Personality -Asian Games Version were added, and the Japan national team candidate announcement ceremony was held.
In the free-admission EXPO area, there were also plenty of contents for children and adults to enjoy, such as Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 battle events, esports experience booths, and corporate booths.
The event concluded with great success, attracting a total of 10,000 visitors over two days, and YouTube streaming garnered approximately 380,000 views.
■ Aichi Esports Union
In preparation for the "20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya)" where esports has been adopted as an official sport, the "ASIA esports EXPO 2026" was held on March 21 and 22, 2026. The final selection process for the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) esports Japan national team candidates was completed, and the candidates have been confirmed. The Aichi-Nagoya Esports Activation Promotion Committee (Chunichi Shimbun, CBC Television, Chubu Telecommunications, Aichi Esports Union), which organized the event, will report on "ASIA esports EXPO 2026."
Furthermore, the Saudi Tourism Authority will introduce the latest esports examples from Saudi Arabia, including the world's largest esports tournament "Esports World Cup" and the national team competition "Esports Nations Cup."
The Aichi Esports Union, guided by the philosophy of "creating dreams, creating industries, and responding to society," is engaged in activities aimed at creating employment and regional revitalization through esports, creating stages for athletes to shine, and developing diverse human resources, including those with disabilities. To date, it has held 42 business events to research issues and possibilities through advanced examples of esports business.
The 43rd meeting, titled "Japan's Pinnacle × World's Forefront: The Birth of Asian Games Esports Japan National Team Candidates and the Trends of 2026 as Seen from Saudi Arabian Esports," is an opportunity to expand knowledge about esports towards 2026.
■ 43rd Aichi-Nagoya Esports Research Meeting Outline
Theme: "Japan's Pinnacle × World's Forefront: The Birth of Asian Games Esports Japan National Team Candidates and the Trends of 2026 as Seen from Saudi Arabian Esports."
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 14:30-16:30 (Doors open 14:00)
Venue: Chunichi Hall & Conference Boardroom
4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Chunichi Building 6F
Capacity: 100 people *1
Target: Supporting member companies of Aichi Esports Union / Companies and organizations considering involvement in esports
Participation Fee: Free
Application: https://forms.gle/fmpyHPjHn9ktYfDB7
Deadline: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Organizer: Aichi Esports Union
*1 This event requires advance reservation. This organization and event are operated with support from our supporting members. In case of many applicants, priority will be given to supporting member companies and companies in the Aichi-Nagoya area (first-come, first-served basis). Thank you for your understanding.
■ Program on the day:
01. Opening Remarks
02. Esports Japan National Team Candidates Decided! Report on "ASIA esports EXPO 2026"
Aichi-Nagoya Esports Activation Promotion Committee Secretariat
03. The Forefront of the World's Largest "Esports World Cup" and National Team Competition "Esports Nations Cup"
Saudi Tourism Authority
Trade Manager - Japan
Ms. Misuzu Oda
04. Under Adjustment
05. Networking Session
■ What is ASIA esports EXPO 2026?
"ASIA esports EXPO 2026" was an esports festival held at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026.
On the main stage, the final selection competition for the Japan national team candidates for the 20th Asian Games (2026 / Aichi-Nagoya) esports competition was held. Candidates for a total of 4 events and 6 titles were decided: Gran Turismo 7, Puyo Puyo eSports, eFootball™, Street Fighter 6, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, and Tekken 8. At the end of the second day, candidates for Pokémon UNITE and Identity V Fifth Personality -Asian Games Version were added, and the Japan national team candidate announcement ceremony was held.
In the free-admission EXPO area, there were also plenty of contents for children and adults to enjoy, such as Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 battle events, esports experience booths, and corporate booths.
The event concluded with great success, attracting a total of 10,000 visitors over two days, and YouTube streaming garnered approximately 380,000 views.
■ Aichi Esports Union