Enjoy Sports for Two Days for All Ages in Nihonbashi Hamacho! '3rd HAMACHO Sports Festival' to be Held

Nihonbashi Hamacho Area Management (Location: Chuo City, Tokyo) will collaborate with Tokyo Verdy Club to host the "3rd HAMACHO Sports Festival" for two days on April 17 (Fri.) and April 18 (Sat.), 2026, at Ayame Park, Chuo City, where people of all ages can interact through sports. The "HAMACHO Sports Festival," a sports event aimed at promoting regional exchange and health in the Nihonbashi Hamacho area, will be held for the third time. This event will offer a variety of sports content that people of all ages can participate in, such as "3x3 basketball," parkour, and e-motorsports experiences, allowing attendees to enjoy sports and interact casually. ■ Event Overview Event Name: 3rd HAMACHO Sports Festival Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 17:00 - 20:30 Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 - 15:00 Venue: Ayame Park, Chuo City (14-1 Nihonbashi Nakasu, Chuo City, Tokyo) Admission Fee: Free entry Event Official Website: https://hamacho.jp/newsandtopics/p=6071.html Organizer: Nihonbashi Hamacho Area Management Co-organizer: Tokyo Verdy Club Sponsor: Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Chuo City Sports Future Creation Partners, Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited, Totono-i Laboratory, HAMANOYU Edo-yu, Bears Co., Ltd., STRIDE ReMOV, Nihonbashi Gonokami Joint Neighborhood Association, Nihonbashi Nakasu Neighborhood Association, Hamacho 3-chome Higashi Neighborhood Association, Hamacho 3-chome Nishi Neighborhood Association Support: Chuo City ■ Program Content Friday, April 17, 17:00 - 20:30 ● 3x3 Basketball Tournament (General) A tournament will be held with a total of 12 teams composed of local residents and nearby workers. You can watch exciting matches unfold on a professional-grade court. ● e-Motorsports Experience Enjoy a racing experience for anyone from children to adults with this e-motorsports experience using authentic racing simulators. Target Audience: Anyone Duration per session: 2-3 minutes Participation Fee: Free System: First-come, first-served ● Foot Strength Measurement (STRIDE ReMOV) An experiential program where you can measure the strength of your "feet," which support daily movements like walking and running, and check your foot condition on the spot. Target Audience: Anyone Duration per session: 2-3 minutes Participation Fee: Free System: First-come, first-served ● Food Truck Booths Food trucks will also be available at the venue, allowing you to enjoy them alongside sports viewing. Saturday, April 18, 10:00 - 15:00 ● e-Motorsports Experience <10:00 - 15:00> This program allows you to experience e-motorsports alongside players from Verdy Racing, who compete in the JAF-certified e-motorsports league "UNIZONE." Target Audience: Anyone Duration per session: 2-3 minutes Participation Fee: Free System: First-come, first-served ● Parkour Experience Session <10:00 - 15:00> Experience "Parkour," an urban sport originating in France. Children can enjoy it safely under the guidance of specialized staff. Target Audience: 5 to 12 years old Duration per session: 10 people (approx. 30 minutes per set) Participation Fee: Free System: First-come, first-served ● Yellow Patrol Car Appearance <10:00 - 15:00> The "Yellow Patrol Car," which protects the safety of the Metropolitan Expressway, will be on display. This booth offers a fun way to learn about traffic management roles and safety initiatives through a close-up look at vehicles not usually seen up close. ● Sumida River Quiz Rally <10:00 - 15:00> A project where you can discover hidden words by participating in content and quizzes around the Sumida River Terrace. You can receive a wonderful prize upon finding the hidden words. *Prizes are limited in quantity. ● Hamacho Mini Ekiden Race <10:00 - 12:00> A mini Ekiden (long-distance relay) race will be held around the venue. On the day of the event, participants will be assigned to teams by lottery, so solo participants are also very welcome. Meeting Point: Information Booth at Ayame Park, Chuo City Capacity: 30 people (first-come, first-served) Eligibility: Anyone who can complete a 2km run Number of Teams: 6 teams (5 people per team) *Teams will be decided by lottery on the day. Participation Fee: Free Participant Registration Site: https://miniekiden2.peatix.com ● Cheer Dance Performance <12:10 - 12:20> The corporate team "Bears Rising" from Bears Co., Ltd. will deliver a spectacular cheer dance performance to liven up the venue. ● 3x3 Basketball Exhibition Match <12:20 - 12:45> An exhibition match will be held featuring teams from 3x3.EXE PREMIER, the world's largest 3-on-3 professional basketball league. You can watch the powerful play of professional athletes up close. TOKYO VERDY.EXE vs SHONAN SEASIDE.EXE ● Elementary School 3x3 Basketball League Game <10:10 - 13:10> Eight mini-basketball teams from the Nihonbashi area will participate in a league game. Time: 10:10 - 12:10 Semifinals 12:45 - Finals ● 3x3 Basketball Experience Session <13:10 - 14:10> This is a program where you can experience 3x3 basketball under the guidance of professional players from TOKYO VERDY.EXE. Participation slots are available for everyone from preschoolers to adults. Time: 13:10 - 13:20 For preschoolers (First 20 applicants on the day) 13:20 - 13:44 For 1st to 4th graders (First 20 applicants on the day) 13:40 - 14:00 For 5th graders to junior high school students (First 20 applicants on the day) 14:00 - 14:10 Free Time No prior registration required Participation Fee: Free ● Double Dutch Performance <14:10 - 14:40> Students from the Double Dutch clubs of the local Arima Elementary School and Nihonbashi Junior High School will showcase their dazzling performance. ● Parkour Performance <14:40 - 15:00> Professional parkour athletes from Tokyo Verdy will deliver a powerful performance. ● Hamacho Clean Project <10:30 - 11:30> A community cleanup activity where participants walk around the surrounding areas, including Ayame Park and the Sumida River Terrace, collecting trash. Feel free to join empty-handed; no equipment is needed. No equipment required Participation Fee: Free Same-day participation possible Site: https://kireispofest.peatix.com/view (Advance reservations are also accepted) ■ Notes - The venue is a public park. Please observe manners and refrain from any actions that may cause disturbance to neighboring facilities or the surroundings. - Smoking is prohibited within the park. - Please dispose of all trash generated within the park in the designated bins and refrain from littering. - It is prohibited to bring in items that are prohibited by law to possess or carry. - Please refrain from coming by car or bicycle. Please use public transportation or walk to the venue. - Park playground equipment is available for use. - During the event, in addition to the permanent restrooms in the park, restrooms at HAMACHO HOTEL (2 minutes walk from Ayame Park) and Hama House (3 minutes walk from Ayame Park) will also be available. ＜Simultaneous Event: Multi-Sports Caravan＞ On the same day, an event where you can experience various sports will also be held at Hamacho Sports Field. Programs are available to easily experience multiple sports such as Sociach (7-a-side soccer), flag football, boccia, and molkky. ■ Event Overview Event Name: Tokyo Verdy Multi-Sports Caravan in Chuo City Hamacho Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 - 14:00 Venue: Hamacho Sports Field, Chuo City (2-59 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo City) Participation Fee: Free What to bring: Sports attire, sports shoes Event Official Website: https://www.chuo-sports.jp/ Organizer: Chuo City Sports Future Creation Partners Co-organizer: Tokyo Verdy Club Cooperation: Nihonbashi Hamacho Area Management, Chuo City Sports Sociology Research Group, Nihonbashi Gonokai Joint Neighborhood Association, Nihonbashi Hama 2-chome Neighborhood Association, Hamacho 2-chome Aigo Neighborhood Association, Hamacho 2-chome Shingo Neighborhood Association ■ Program Content ① Tokyo Verdy Club Sports Experience Sessions ・ Sociach (7-a-side soccer) ・ Flag Football Target Audience: Preschool to elementary school students (advance reservation required) ② Sports Experience Corner ・ Snag Golf ・ Kick Target ・ Boccia ・ Molkky Target Audience: Anyone (no reservation required) *Please visit ② at your convenience during the event hours. *In case of rain or strong winds, ① will be cancelled, and ② will be held at the Chuo City General Sports Center Martial Arts Hall. *Rain or strong wind decisions will be made the day before and posted on the Chuo City General Sports Center website. Chuo City General Sports Center HP: https://www.chuo-sports.jp/