Cheer for Noto from Hakui! Basketball Festival Held! Local High Schoolers and Top University Teams Collaborate!
A basketball exchange festival between a university and high school students was held in Hakui City as support for Noto's reconstruction.
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Inter-Art Committees Co., Ltd. held the "Cheer for Noto from Hakui! Basketball Festival" for three days from Wednesday, March 25th to Friday, March 27th, 2026, in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
This event is a cross-generational sports festival centered around exchange matches between top university basketball teams invited from other prefectures and local high school students. It also includes a basketball clinic for local elementary and junior high school students.
The spark was a simple question between two former basketball players: "What can we do?"
This project began with a reunion between Minagawa, President and Representative Director of Inter-Art Committees Co., Ltd., and Mr. Kaneda, who was a rival in junior high school basketball and is now the basketball coach at Kyōrin University.
Following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, as they looked upon the drastically changed landscape, the two discussed, "What can we do now?" Ishikawa Prefecture is a region where basketball is traditionally popular. The pure desire of these two individuals, believing that "the power of sports can bring vitality back to the town and make children smile," sowed the seed for this festival.
What we saw because our Hakui base was affected
The "Chirihama Nagisa Driving School," operated by the IAC Group, which Inter-Art Committees Co., Ltd. is a central part of, is based in Hakui City. Although the school building and facilities were damaged by the earthquake, the instructors themselves worked on restoration and reopened for business earlier than anyone else to protect the lives of the local community members.
Repair work is currently underway.
FAQ
What was the purpose of the "Cheer for Noto from Hakui! Basketball Festival"?
The festival was held to support the reconstruction of Noto following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. It aimed to bring vitality back to the community and bring smiles to children through the power of sports, by fostering exchange between local high school students and top university basketball teams.
Who organized the basketball festival?
The festival was organized by Inter-Art Committees Co., Ltd., with the initiative stemming from a conversation between the company's President, Minagawa, and Mr. Kaneda, the basketball coach at Kyōrin University and a former rival.
What activities took place during the festival?
The main activities included exchange matches between invited top university basketball teams and local high school students. Additionally, a basketball clinic was held for local elementary and junior high school students.
What is the connection between the organizers and Hakui City?
Inter-Art Committees Co., Ltd. is a central part of the IAC Group, which operates the "Chirihama Nagisa Driving School" based in Hakui City. This driving school was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and the instructors worked to restore it quickly.
When and where was the festival held?
The festival was held in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, for three days from Wednesday, March 25th to Friday, March 27th, 2026.