School Interchange HADO Experience Event Held as Pre-Event for the 2nd Nakano City e-Sports Festival

Meleap Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koji Fukuda), the developer of the AR sport 'HADO', will collaborate with the 'Nakano City e-Sports Project 'School Interchange HADO Experience Event'' to be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture.

This experience event is organized as part of the preparations for the AR sport HADO tournament to be held at the '2nd Nakano City e-Sports Festival', scheduled for this year.

Targeting students from Nakano Rishikan High School and Nakano Nishi High School, the HADO experience session aims to promote student interaction and create new learning opportunities through digital technology, combining school-to-school exchange with career education.

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General Public HADO Experience Session Also Held at Noon

On the same day, Nakano Rishikan High School's cultural festival will be held, and a HADO experience session for general visitors will also be conducted from noon.

This is an accessible opportunity for anyone, even those who have never experienced HADO before, so please feel free to attend.

Event Name: Nakano City e-Sports Project 'School Interchange HADO Experience Event'

- Date and Time: July 4, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM - Venue: Large Lecture Hall, Nakano Rishikan High School - Participants: Students from Nakano Rishikan High School and Nakano Nishi High School - Content: Inter-school HADO pre-match, operation by student staff - Additional Information: The cultural festival at Nakano Rishikan High School will be held on the same day, and a HADO experience session for the general public will also be held from noon.

For more information, please contact the responsible department below.

Nakano City, Planning and Finance Division, DX Promotion Section (Section Chief) Ato, (In Charge) Yamaguchi

Phone: 0269-22-2111 (Ext. 217) Email: dx@city.nakano.nagano.jp

About the Nakano City e-Sports Festival

The Nakano City e-Sports Festival is an event designed to revitalize the local community and promote intergenerational exchange through digital technology-based sports and interactive activities.

The first edition, held last year, featured experiential content including the AR sport 'HADO' and attracted many participants.

New Inter-School Exchange Sparked by High School Reorganization

Nakano City is currently undergoing reorganization of Nakano Rishikan High School and Nakano Nishi High School, creating expectations for new opportunities for student interaction among the youth who will shape the region's future.

This HADO experience event was planned as a natural platform for students to interact, cooperate, and compete through sports and digital technology.

The goal is to promote communication beyond school boundaries and create new, locally rooted learning opportunities.

Event Operation Managed by 'Willup'

The operation of this experience event will be handled by 'Willup', an XR and e-sports facility based in Nagano City.

Willup is a sports experience facility located in Nagano City.

Operating as a 'multi-genre sports experience facility' with regularly rotating content, its main attraction is the AR sport 'HADO'.

With user-friendly pricing plans such as single-day tickets, multi-visit passes, and monthly 'unlimited play memberships', Willup aims to become a new local recreational space for people of all ages, from children to adults.

Those who enjoyed HADO at this event are encouraged to continue playing at Willup. As a permanent local facility, the charm of AR sports can be experienced anytime.

Facility Overview

- Facility Name: Willup - Address: Kaneko Building, 1-17-24 Yoshida, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture 381-0043 - Access: 8-minute walk from 'Kirihara Station' on Nagano Electric Railway / 1-minute walk from 'Hirocho Kenjyu Iriguchi' bus stop on Nagaden Bus - Phone Number: 026-219-1513 - Pricing: Single-day ticket ¥550+, Multi-visit pass ¥3,300, Unlimited Play Membership ¥1,650+ (all prices include tax) - Business Hours and Closed Days: To be announced on the official website - Official Website: https://willup.arcusonia.com/

About the AR Sport 'HADO'

HADO (pronounced 'Hado') is a next-generation activity born from the desire to 'bring the worlds of anime and manga to life'.

Players battle by launching energy balls with their hands and deploying shields.

The rules are simple and easy to understand, making it enjoyable for all regardless of athletic experience or age, while also offering depth where team strategy and communication determine victory.

'HADO' originated in Japan and has expanded to over 40 countries and regions worldwide.

It is used in various contexts—as a sport, a game, an e-sport, an experiential educational tool in physical education and inquiry-based learning, and as a team-building activity for working professionals.

Company Overview

- Company Name: Meleap Inc. - Headquarters: 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Aqua City Odaiba 5F - Representative: Koji Fukuda - Business Activities: Development and operation of the AR sport 'HADO', event planning and management, store expansion, licensing - Official Website: https://meleap.com/jp