Waza-One Grand Prix 2026: Traditional Play Championship to be held in Fukuyama, Hiroshima
The Waza-One GP 2026 will take place on June 27, 2026, in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima. Local manufacturing companies are organizing this competition of traditional Japanese games, such as origami planes and spinning tops, to foster creativity in children through hands-on play.
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The Waza-One GP Executive Committee, with Castem Co., Ltd. serving as the secretariat, will host the 'Waza-One Grand Prix 2026' on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the F-Pico Arena Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture. This experiential event turns traditional Japanese pastimes—such as paper airplanes, beigoma (spinning tops), menko (card slapping), marbles, and paper dragonflies—into a formal competition to determine the 'Play Champion' among elementary school students and younger.
In a digital age dominated by smartphones, this initiative aims to provide children with the opportunity to create, think, and innovate with their own hands. Five prominent manufacturing companies in the Bingo region are collaborating to create this space for nurturing creativity and a spirit of challenge.
### Event Overview
- **Date & Time:** June 27, 2026 (Saturday), 9:00 – 15:30
- **Venue:** F-Pico Arena Fukuyama (1-1-2 Chiyodacho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima)
- **Eligibility:** Competitions are for elementary schoolers and younger; experience booths and tests are open to all ages.
- **Cost:** Admission and participation are free (a 100 yen material fee applies for competition entries).
Beyond the competitions, the event features the 'Waza-1 Certification' (skill tests) and a 'Challenge Experience' area for six different types of play. A grand unification match between morning and afternoon winners will be held at 14:30, with trophies awarded to the overall victors.
### Sponsoring Companies
- Adtec Plasma Technology Co., Ltd.
- Castem Co., Ltd.
- Horkos Corp.
- Yasuda Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- Rorze Corporation
In a digital age dominated by smartphones, this initiative aims to provide children with the opportunity to create, think, and innovate with their own hands. Five prominent manufacturing companies in the Bingo region are collaborating to create this space for nurturing creativity and a spirit of challenge.
### Event Overview
- **Date & Time:** June 27, 2026 (Saturday), 9:00 – 15:30
- **Venue:** F-Pico Arena Fukuyama (1-1-2 Chiyodacho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima)
- **Eligibility:** Competitions are for elementary schoolers and younger; experience booths and tests are open to all ages.
- **Cost:** Admission and participation are free (a 100 yen material fee applies for competition entries).
Beyond the competitions, the event features the 'Waza-1 Certification' (skill tests) and a 'Challenge Experience' area for six different types of play. A grand unification match between morning and afternoon winners will be held at 14:30, with trophies awarded to the overall victors.
### Sponsoring Companies
- Adtec Plasma Technology Co., Ltd.
- Castem Co., Ltd.
- Horkos Corp.
- Yasuda Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- Rorze Corporation
FAQ
「ワザワングランプリ2026」の開催日時と場所を教えてください。
2026年6月27日（土）の9:00から15:30まで、広島県福山市の「エフピコアリーナふくやま」で開催されます。
どのような競技種目がありますか？
折り紙ヒコーキ、ベーゴマ、めんこ、ビー玉、紙とんぼの5種目で技術を競います。
参加対象者や年齢制限はありますか？
競技大会への参加は小学生以下が対象ですが、「体験チャレンジ」や「技-1検定」は子どもから大人まで誰でも参加可能です。
入場料や参加費用はいくらですか？
入場・参加料は無料です。ただし、競技に参加する場合のみ材料費として100円が必要となります。体験チャレンジや検定は材料費不要です。
イベントの主催者や事務局はどこですか？
主催はワザワングランプリ実行委員会で、株式会社キャステム（広島県福山市）が事務局を務めています。地元のものづくり企業5社が設立協賛しています。