First 1,000 Kits Distributed in One Day! Aim for Success in the Riddle-Solving Exam! Riddle-Solving Event 'Kunitachi Riddle Academia' to be Held in the Academic City of Kunitachi, Starting on April 29th (Wednesday/Holiday), the First Day of Golden Week
The Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association is reviving its popular experiential riddle-solving event, 'Kunitachi Riddle Academia,' from April 29th to October 31st, 2026. Participants will explore Kunitachi City, solving riddles guided by the local character Kuni-nyan, to discover the city's charms and history, contributing to regional revitalization.
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The Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association (Kunitachi City, Tokyo), a client of the Kunitachi Business Support Center Kuni-Biz, will hold an experiential riddle-solving event called "Kunitachi Riddle Academia" for six months, from April 29th (Wednesday/Holiday) to October 31st (Saturday), 2026, where participants can walk around Kunitachi City and enjoy solving riddles.
Kunitachi Riddle Academia
This event was first held last year (February 14th to March 15th, 2026). All 1,000 riddle-solving kits prepared at that time were distributed on the first day, and participants gathered from various locations to tour the city and enjoy solving riddles. Many positive reviews were received from participants' comments posted on social media.
This time, due to numerous requests for a revival from those who could not participate last time, the event will be reopened.
[Kunitachi Riddle Academia Official Website]
https://kuninyan.kunimachi.jp/nazoaca/
Points
1. Riddle-solving to discover the charms of Kunitachi, an academic city.
The routes and spots to visit in this event have been selected from the unique perspective of the Tourism and Town Development Association, allowing everyone from first-time visitors to Kunitachi City to its residents to fully enjoy the city's charms. The content of the riddles is also intertwined with the city, incorporating ingenuity that allows participants to learn about Kunitachi City's history and culture while playing.
2. Local character "Kuni-nyan" acts as a guide.
To participate in this event, you will need a portable riddle-solving kit, a smartphone with internet access, and the LINE app. When you proceed with the participation procedures on the LINE app, Kunitachi City's local character "Kuni-nyan" will appear as a guide, advancing the story, checking riddle answers, and providing hints.
3. Contribution to regional revitalization.
This event contributes to various regional revitalization efforts, including Kunitachi City's city promotion, economic benefits for local restaurants and shopping streets, health promotion through walking tours, providing opportunities to learn about local history and culture, and fostering local pride.
"Kunitachi Riddle Academia" Event Information
[Name] Kunitachi Riddle Academia
[Overview] An experiential event where participants walk around Kunitachi City and enjoy solving riddles.
[Setting] To enroll in the phantom prestigious riddle-solving school "Kunitachi Riddle Academia," participants challenge riddles scattered throughout the city and aim to pass the exam.
[Event Period] April 29th (Wednesday/Holiday) to October 31st (Saturday), 2026. Playing from 10:00 AM until sunset is recommended.
[Location] Kunitachi City (Starts from the South Exit of Kunitachi Station on the JR Chuo Line).
[Fee] Riddle-solving kit price: 2,000 yen (tax included).
[Participation Steps] ① Go to the "Former Kunitachi Station Building" at the South Exit of Kunitachi Station and purchase a riddle-solving kit at the "Town Information Center" inside the building. ② Register for a dedicated account from the LINE app on your smartphone and depart into the town.
[Organizer] Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association, a Specified Non-Profit Organization.
*Please see the official website for details.
https://kuninyan.kunimachi.jp/nazoaca/
Story
Somewhere in the academic city of Kunitachi, there is a phantom prestigious riddle-solving school.
Its name is "Kunitachi Riddle Academia."
This school is no ordinary school.
To enroll, you must solve the "riddles" scattered throughout the city of Kunitachi.
This exam cannot be passed by knowledge alone.
What is needed is observation skills, reasoning ability, and — a playful spirit.
As you walk through this city, can you overcome numerous riddles and obtain the glorious "Certificate of Acceptance"?
Now, under the blue sky, let the entrance exam (riddle-solving) begin!
About Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association
Our association aims to contribute to the promotion of industry and the creation of a unique and attractive town by collaborating with citizen groups and others on projects that create vibrancy, event projects that leverage the town's individuality, and the construction and operation of a comprehensive portal site, thereby disseminating information to enrich the town, which is the stage for the general public.
Kuni-nyan © Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association
[Name] Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association, a Specified Non-Profit Organization.
[Location] Cente Kunitachi, 2-2-11 Naka, Kunitachi City, Tokyo 186-0004
[Representative] Katsuji Itasaka, Chairman
[Established] Voluntary organization established in June 2006, certified as a Specified Non-Profit Organization by Tokyo in October 2008.
[Website] https://assoc.kunimachi.jp/
Kunitachi Riddle Academia
This event was first held last year (February 14th to March 15th, 2026). All 1,000 riddle-solving kits prepared at that time were distributed on the first day, and participants gathered from various locations to tour the city and enjoy solving riddles. Many positive reviews were received from participants' comments posted on social media.
This time, due to numerous requests for a revival from those who could not participate last time, the event will be reopened.
[Kunitachi Riddle Academia Official Website]
https://kuninyan.kunimachi.jp/nazoaca/
Points
1. Riddle-solving to discover the charms of Kunitachi, an academic city.
The routes and spots to visit in this event have been selected from the unique perspective of the Tourism and Town Development Association, allowing everyone from first-time visitors to Kunitachi City to its residents to fully enjoy the city's charms. The content of the riddles is also intertwined with the city, incorporating ingenuity that allows participants to learn about Kunitachi City's history and culture while playing.
2. Local character "Kuni-nyan" acts as a guide.
To participate in this event, you will need a portable riddle-solving kit, a smartphone with internet access, and the LINE app. When you proceed with the participation procedures on the LINE app, Kunitachi City's local character "Kuni-nyan" will appear as a guide, advancing the story, checking riddle answers, and providing hints.
3. Contribution to regional revitalization.
This event contributes to various regional revitalization efforts, including Kunitachi City's city promotion, economic benefits for local restaurants and shopping streets, health promotion through walking tours, providing opportunities to learn about local history and culture, and fostering local pride.
"Kunitachi Riddle Academia" Event Information
[Name] Kunitachi Riddle Academia
[Overview] An experiential event where participants walk around Kunitachi City and enjoy solving riddles.
[Setting] To enroll in the phantom prestigious riddle-solving school "Kunitachi Riddle Academia," participants challenge riddles scattered throughout the city and aim to pass the exam.
[Event Period] April 29th (Wednesday/Holiday) to October 31st (Saturday), 2026. Playing from 10:00 AM until sunset is recommended.
[Location] Kunitachi City (Starts from the South Exit of Kunitachi Station on the JR Chuo Line).
[Fee] Riddle-solving kit price: 2,000 yen (tax included).
[Participation Steps] ① Go to the "Former Kunitachi Station Building" at the South Exit of Kunitachi Station and purchase a riddle-solving kit at the "Town Information Center" inside the building. ② Register for a dedicated account from the LINE app on your smartphone and depart into the town.
[Organizer] Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association, a Specified Non-Profit Organization.
*Please see the official website for details.
https://kuninyan.kunimachi.jp/nazoaca/
Story
Somewhere in the academic city of Kunitachi, there is a phantom prestigious riddle-solving school.
Its name is "Kunitachi Riddle Academia."
This school is no ordinary school.
To enroll, you must solve the "riddles" scattered throughout the city of Kunitachi.
This exam cannot be passed by knowledge alone.
What is needed is observation skills, reasoning ability, and — a playful spirit.
As you walk through this city, can you overcome numerous riddles and obtain the glorious "Certificate of Acceptance"?
Now, under the blue sky, let the entrance exam (riddle-solving) begin!
About Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association
Our association aims to contribute to the promotion of industry and the creation of a unique and attractive town by collaborating with citizen groups and others on projects that create vibrancy, event projects that leverage the town's individuality, and the construction and operation of a comprehensive portal site, thereby disseminating information to enrich the town, which is the stage for the general public.
Kuni-nyan © Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association
[Name] Kunitachi City Tourism and Town Development Association, a Specified Non-Profit Organization.
[Location] Cente Kunitachi, 2-2-11 Naka, Kunitachi City, Tokyo 186-0004
[Representative] Katsuji Itasaka, Chairman
[Established] Voluntary organization established in June 2006, certified as a Specified Non-Profit Organization by Tokyo in October 2008.
[Website] https://assoc.kunimachi.jp/