Kanagawa Prefecture Sports Promotion Plan Revised!

Regarding the "Kanagawa Prefecture Sports Promotion Plan" formulated in March 2017 (reviewed in March 2023), as the target year has arrived, a new "2nd Kanagawa Prefecture Sports Promotion Plan 'Enjoy Sports! Kanagawa Plan'" has been formulated (the current plan has been revised). 1 Overview of the "2nd Kanagawa Prefecture Sports Promotion Plan" (1) Target Year Entire Plan: Fiscal Year 2040 (Reiwa 22) Measures to be addressed for the time being: Fiscal Year 2030 (Reiwa 12)

(2) Basic Goals ① Realization of a lifelong sports society where everyone can enjoy sports "anytime," "anywhere," and "forever." ② Realization of a positive and vibrant society through the power of sports. ③ Realization of an inclusive society where everyone can feel alive and experience joy through sports.

(3) Numerical Targets ① Numerical targets related to "doing" sports Adults

・Rate of sports participation once or more per week ・Rate of sports participation three or more times per week ・Rate of non-participation in sports 70% or more 40% or more Approaching 0% Children ・Rate of sports participation three or more times per week ・Rate of non-participation in sports 55% or more Approaching 7% Persons with disabilities ・Rate of sports participation once or more per week 40% or more

② Numerical targets related to "watching" sports Percentage of prefectural residents who watched sports in a year 70% or more

③ Numerical targets related to "supporting" sports Percentage of prefectural residents who engaged in supporting activities for sports in a year 10% or more

2 Main Points of Revision ・To make the basic goals clearer, the "Realization of a positive and vibrant society and an inclusive society through the power of sports," which was combined into one in the current plan, has been divided into three basic goals: "Realization of a lifelong sports society," "Realization of a positive and vibrant society," and "Realization of an inclusive society." ・Regarding numerical targets, targets for "watching" and "supporting" sports have been added to reflect the multifaceted value of sports. ・The utilization of digital technology has been added to the policy development for sports promotion.

3 Announcement of the "2nd Kanagawa Prefecture Sports Promotion Plan" It has been published on the prefectural website since Tuesday, March 31, 2026. URL: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/tz5/cnt/f536335/index.html

4 Results of Public Comment on the Plan In conjunction with the revision of the plan, public comments were solicited on the draft revision from Wednesday, October 15, 2025, to Thursday, November 13, 2025. A total of 170 comments and proposals were received. Information on how the received comments have been reflected can be found on the following prefectural website. URL: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/tz5/pub/c0397098.html

Contact Information Kanagawa Prefecture Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Sports Division Section Chief: Yoshida, Tel: 045-285-0791 Planning Group: Yoshizawa, Tel: 045-285-0798