MAX Joins to Fulfill Wishes at BIG777 Tanabata Eve Live — Let’s Make Big Dreams Come True — Special Performance to Grant Participants’ Wishes! Applications Open June 16

The Japan Sport Promotion Center (JSC) operates Sports Lottery 'BIG,' a 300-yen ticket with a top prize of up to 600 million yen. Every week that includes the 7th of the month, the top prize increases to a maximum of 700 million 77,000 yen in the special 'BIG777' draw.

To celebrate and promote 'BIG777,' a one-night-only live event titled 'MAX Joins to Fulfill Wishes at BIG777 Tanabata Eve Live — Let’s Make Big Dreams Come True —' will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026. For the second consecutive year, the vocal dance group MAX will perform. Led by NANA, the members of MAX will deliver a special performance to help fulfill participants’ wishes ahead of the Tanabata Festival on July 7.

From June 16, 2026, participants can apply via the application form posted on the official Sports Kujibig X account (https://x.com/sportskujibig) or through the link below. Winners will be selected by lottery and invited to attend the exclusive live event. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Event Overview: 'MAX Joins to Fulfill Wishes at BIG777 Tanabata Eve Live — Let’s Make Big Dreams Come True —'

Date and Time: July 6, 2026 (Monday), 7:07:07 PM

Venue: A secret location in Tokyo

Performers: MAX

How to Apply

Applicants will be selected by lottery from those who apply via the form posted on the official Sports Kujibig X account or through the link below:

· Application Method

① Follow the official Sports Kujibig X account (https://x.com/sportskujibig)

② Complete the required fields in the application form

· Application Period

June 16, 2026 (Tuesday), 10:00 AM – June 25, 2026 (Thursday), 6:00 PM

· Application Form

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pUbZ046E4g

· Important Notes

※ After the application deadline, winners will be selected through a fair lottery. Notification will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

※ This event may be canceled, terminated, or modified without prior notice.

※ The right to attend is valid only for the winning applicant and cannot be transferred or resold. No companions are allowed.

※ Applicants must be 19 years of age or older. Please note this requirement.

· General Inquiries

Operating Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding weekends and holidays)

Inquiry Period: June 16, 2026 (Tuesday) – July 10, 2026 (Friday)

※ Please direct inquiries to the event office email: info@big777-maxlive2026.jp

※ We will respond to inquiries in the order received. Inquiries outside business hours will be answered from the next business day onward.

※ Due to high volume, responses may not be possible during the application period.

※ Communication costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

※ We do not accept or respond to inquiries regarding the lottery results or selection status.

MAX Profile

Formed in 1995, MAX is a four-member Okinawan vocal dance group consisting of NANA, MINA, LINA, and REINA. They rose to fame with their third single 'TORA TORA TORA' in 1996. In 1997, their single 'Give me a Shake' debuted at number one on the Oricon chart. They have since released numerous hit songs, including 'Ride on Time,' and appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for five consecutive years. In recent years, members have expanded their activities into variety shows, dramas, and stage performances as solo artists.

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