"e-Spo GOMI with LIDEAL Aomori in Hirakawa City" Crowns "Team Hirakawa Jr.C" as Champions! 34 Teams, 101 Participants Collect Approximately 63kg of Trash

The "e-Spo GOMI with LIDEAL Aomori in Hirakawa City" event, organized by the General Incorporated Association LIDEAL Aomori (Location: Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture; Representative Director: Atsuto Tatara) and operated by the e-Spo GOMI Organizing Committee (General Incorporated Foundation The Nippon Foundation Spo GOMI Federation / Life Reversal Gaming. Inc. / Yokohama OneMM), was held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (public holiday). A total of 34 teams and 101 participants competed to collect trash within a time limit, earning points based on the quantity and type of waste. "e-Spo GOMI" is an environmental conservation event that combines "e-sports," a competitive sport played on computers, with "Spo GOMI," a community service activity that adds elements of sport to trash collection. The aim is to raise awareness about the global issue of marine plastic waste. In this system, teams of three collect trash within a time limit, competing for points based on the amount and type of waste, allowing people of all ages, from children to adults, to enjoy participating in local clean-up efforts. This third tournament followed the first event in December 2025 (Aomori) and the second in March 2026 (Tokyo, Gotanda). With the cooperation of Takashin Co., Ltd. (Location: Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture; Representative Director: Takayuki Funamizu), which sponsored the previous tournament, this event was held at the company's Takashin Cultural Center in Hirakawa City. On the day of the event, many people, from children to adults, participated, making it a place to foster community connections and environmental awareness while having fun. ■ About e-Spo GOMI: https://note.com/espogomi/n/n228b5b6fcf18 ・Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (public holiday) ・Venue: Takashin Cultural Center (2-30-1 Kojo, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture) ・Participants: 34 teams, 101 people ・Organizer: General Incorporated Association LIDEAL Aomori ・Operations: e-Spo GOMI Organizing Committee (General Incorporated Foundation The Nippon Foundation Spo GOMI Federation / Life Reversal Gaming. Inc. / Yokohama OneMM) Winner: Team Hirakawa Jr.C Trash collected: 12.06kg / Points earned: 1,723pt Runner-up: Team Moriyama Trash collected: 11.08kg / Points earned: 862pt 3rd Place: Takashin B Trash collected: 4.27kg / Points earned: 506pt <"Team Hirakawa Jr.C" Wins! Total Trash Collected: 62.9kg> The day was blessed with clear, calm weather, perfect for trash picking! The smiles and energetic voices of the children brightened the venue, which maintained a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere throughout. This tournament challenged a new initiative, conducting AED experience and disaster prevention training in the morning, followed by e-Spo GOMI in the afternoon. A total of 34 teams and 101 participants enjoyed the game, cooperating across age groups. The glorious winner was "Team Hirakawa Jr.C"! They collected 12.06kg of trash and earned 1,723pt, overwhelmingly defeating the runner-up team by 861pt. In total, all teams combined collected approximately 62.9kg of trash! It became a time for all participants to unite and think about the future of the local environment. We participated with baseball club teammates (1 adult male, 2 elementary school students). The trash was near the parking lot of a commercial facility, by the fence. We didn't think there would be much, but we were surprised by how much there was. Among them, we felt there were many plastic bottles and cans. I usually don't pick up trash, but I participated because it was a sport. I was happy that the children enjoyed participating. The e-sports part was also fun, and although I'm an adult, I could play with the children, and I really enjoyed feeling the strategic differences and skill gaps. We hosted "e-Spo GOMI with LIDEAL Aomori in Hirakawa City." This was our third event, and this time, thanks to the generosity of Takashin-sama, we were able to use the Takashin Cultural Center and challenge a new full-day event format: AED and disaster prevention training in the morning, followed by e-Spo GOMI in the afternoon. As we continue to take on various challenges, we reaffirmed our desire to strengthen our efforts to clean up the entire Aomori region. The collection of 101 participants and approximately 62 kg of trash was all thanks to everyone who participated. The next event will be on September 23rd (Wednesday, public holiday) in Hachinohe City, at Machiniwa. We look forward to your continued support. Keywords: