Which tournament will Abé participate in?

He will compete in the Pokémon Card Game World Championship held in San Francisco, USA in August.

Where does Abé work?

He works at Punctual Inc.'s Ōfunato City Office, located in Iwate Prefecture.

Yudai Abe from Ōfunato Office to Compete in Pokémon TCG World Championship

Q: What business does Punctual Inc. operate?

They support local governments through hometown tax programs, e-commerce, and regional revitalization initiatives.

Published Jun 16, 2026 4:50 AM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 10:23 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Yudai Abe (23), an employee at Punctual Inc.'s Ōfunato Office, has qualified for the Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championship to be held in San Francisco, USA, in August. He secured his spot by placing 37th in the domestic qualifier.

Yudai Abe (23), from the Ōfunato Office of Punctual Inc. (Headquarters: Susaki City, Kōchi Prefecture; Representative Director: Ken Moritoki; hereinafter referred to as Punctual), has qualified to compete in the 'Pokémon Trading Card Game' World Championship, to be held in San Francisco, USA, in August. Abe expressed his determination, stating, 'I will fight with gratitude toward everyone who has practiced with me and supported me, as my guiding principle for the World Championship.'

Photo of Abe qualifying for the World Championship (partially modified for copyright protection)

The domestic qualifying event, 'Pokémon Japan Championships 2026,' featured a Trading Card Game division held in Yokohama City on June 7 and 8. Players constructed 60-card 'decks' and competed in matches. The top 64 finishers earned qualification for the World Championship, and Abe secured 37th place.

Abe, who began participating seriously in events around the age of 20, shared, 'Of course, I enjoy the joy of winning and the thrill of strategic play, but I'm especially drawn to how the cards allow me to connect and deepen friendships with people of all ages and genders.'

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About Punctual Inc.

Punctual Inc. operates under the mission of 'creating regions capable of competing globally,' providing municipal support to achieve true regional revitalization through hometown tax programs, e-commerce, and regional activation initiatives. The company embeds staff within supported municipalities, becoming part of the local community to deliver solutions for regional challenges, contributing to local development with extensive experience and expertise.

Company Overview

Company Name: Punctual Inc.

Representative: Representative Director Ken Moritoki

Established: March 2020 (Reiwa 2)

Headquarters: 1-12 Midori-machi, Susaki City, Kōchi Prefecture

Business Activities: Local character management, e-commerce, PR services, hometown tax program operations

URL: https://punctual.co.jp/

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