BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle to be Exhibited at "Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles School Viewing Program"!
The BOAT RACE Promotion Association will exhibit the experiential VR attraction "BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle" and a special booth at the "Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles School Viewing Program" on May 14th and 15th, 2026. The aim is to introduce the appeal of boat racing and the potential of boat racers as a profession to high school and vocational school students in Miyagi Prefecture.
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The BOAT RACE Promotion Association (located in Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) will participate in the "Rakuten Eagles School Viewing Program" organized by the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (hereinafter referred to as Rakuten Eagles) for two days, May 14 (Thursday) and 15 (Friday), 2026. They will exhibit the immersive boat steering VR attraction "BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle" and a "BOAT RACE Special Booth."
The "Rakuten Eagles School Viewing Program" is hosted by Rakuten Baseball, Inc., inviting high school and vocational school students from Miyagi Prefecture to their home stadium, Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. This year's target games are against the Orix Buffaloes on May 14 (Thursday) and against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks on May 15 (Friday) (both scheduled to start at 13:00). The program aims to familiarize students with professional baseball and the work of professional sports, as well as to let them experience the fun of baseball, as part of their school educational activities. This will be the 9th time the program is held.
On the day of the game, a "Miyagi Student No. 1 Deciding Match" will also be held, where participants can challenge the "BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle" time attack and the "grip strength test," one of the events of the boat racer training school entrance exam, and compete for their scores. In addition, various contents are prepared to allow students in Miyagi Prefecture to experience the excitement and fun of BOAT RACE and the appeal of "boat racer as a profession."
Currently, 5 active boat racers are registered from Miyagi Prefecture, 3 of whom are young racers (under 30 years old). However, Miyagi natives account for less than 1% of the approximately 1,600 boat racers. Through sponsorship of major events in Miyagi Prefecture, the association is strengthening its efforts to promote the appeal of boat racing and recruit boat racers.
Event Overview
1. Limited-time gifts for visitors
Visitors will receive original BOAT RACE goods on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Available in limited quantities each day, while supplies last.
2. Special Booth
【Time】11:00 AM ~ 30 minutes after the end of the game (both days, end times are approximate)
【Location】Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, within Smile Glico Park
【Contents】
(1) Miyagi Student No. 1 Deciding Match ~ Splash Battle Tournament ~
Participants will compete in a time attack on the BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle. The top 3 ranked participants will receive a "Quo card worth 500 yen" and a "trophy." Furthermore, in the exhibition matches held after 2 PM for 9 pairs per day, winners will receive a "Rakuten Eagles first team official game ticket exchange voucher (pair)."
(2) Miyagi Student No. 1 Deciding Match ~ Grip Strength Test Challenge ~
Participants will challenge the "grip strength test," one of the events of the boat racer training school entrance exam. The top 3 ranked participants for each gender will receive a "Quo card worth 500 yen" and a "trophy."
(3) Dynamic Visual Acuity Game
By correctly guessing the poses of the Rakuten Eagles mascot "Clutch" quickly crossing the tablet screen, participants can join a gachapon lottery to win original BOAT RACE goods.
(4) Development of "BOAT RACE Inning" Photo Spot and Distribution of Limited Goods
A photo spot for the "BOAT RACE Inning" boat race game, held during the inning break after the 4th inning of official first team games at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, will be set up. The first 400 people (each day) who take photos at the photo spot will receive a "Rakuten Eagles character clear file (with BOAT RACE logo)."
*Customers visiting to watch the game who are not students, or students not scheduled to participate through a school program, are also welcome to join.
*Event details may be subject to change.
"BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle" is a new sensation VR attraction where you can experience boat steering with powerful VR visuals, feeling the wind, spray, and boat vibrations. It aims to let people of all ages experience the excitement of boat racing up close and learn about the appeal and dynamism of the sport in an enjoyable way.
The "Rakuten Eagles School Viewing Program" is hosted by Rakuten Baseball, Inc., inviting high school and vocational school students from Miyagi Prefecture to their home stadium, Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi. This year's target games are against the Orix Buffaloes on May 14 (Thursday) and against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks on May 15 (Friday) (both scheduled to start at 13:00). The program aims to familiarize students with professional baseball and the work of professional sports, as well as to let them experience the fun of baseball, as part of their school educational activities. This will be the 9th time the program is held.
On the day of the game, a "Miyagi Student No. 1 Deciding Match" will also be held, where participants can challenge the "BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle" time attack and the "grip strength test," one of the events of the boat racer training school entrance exam, and compete for their scores. In addition, various contents are prepared to allow students in Miyagi Prefecture to experience the excitement and fun of BOAT RACE and the appeal of "boat racer as a profession."
Currently, 5 active boat racers are registered from Miyagi Prefecture, 3 of whom are young racers (under 30 years old). However, Miyagi natives account for less than 1% of the approximately 1,600 boat racers. Through sponsorship of major events in Miyagi Prefecture, the association is strengthening its efforts to promote the appeal of boat racing and recruit boat racers.
Event Overview
1. Limited-time gifts for visitors
Visitors will receive original BOAT RACE goods on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Available in limited quantities each day, while supplies last.
2. Special Booth
【Time】11:00 AM ~ 30 minutes after the end of the game (both days, end times are approximate)
【Location】Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, within Smile Glico Park
【Contents】
(1) Miyagi Student No. 1 Deciding Match ~ Splash Battle Tournament ~
Participants will compete in a time attack on the BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle. The top 3 ranked participants will receive a "Quo card worth 500 yen" and a "trophy." Furthermore, in the exhibition matches held after 2 PM for 9 pairs per day, winners will receive a "Rakuten Eagles first team official game ticket exchange voucher (pair)."
(2) Miyagi Student No. 1 Deciding Match ~ Grip Strength Test Challenge ~
Participants will challenge the "grip strength test," one of the events of the boat racer training school entrance exam. The top 3 ranked participants for each gender will receive a "Quo card worth 500 yen" and a "trophy."
(3) Dynamic Visual Acuity Game
By correctly guessing the poses of the Rakuten Eagles mascot "Clutch" quickly crossing the tablet screen, participants can join a gachapon lottery to win original BOAT RACE goods.
(4) Development of "BOAT RACE Inning" Photo Spot and Distribution of Limited Goods
A photo spot for the "BOAT RACE Inning" boat race game, held during the inning break after the 4th inning of official first team games at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, will be set up. The first 400 people (each day) who take photos at the photo spot will receive a "Rakuten Eagles character clear file (with BOAT RACE logo)."
*Customers visiting to watch the game who are not students, or students not scheduled to participate through a school program, are also welcome to join.
*Event details may be subject to change.
"BOAT RACE VR Splash Battle" is a new sensation VR attraction where you can experience boat steering with powerful VR visuals, feeling the wind, spray, and boat vibrations. It aims to let people of all ages experience the excitement of boat racing up close and learn about the appeal and dynamism of the sport in an enjoyable way.