To build excitement for the "Nenrinピック Saitama 2026" (hereinafter referred to as "the Games"), which will be held in Saitama Prefecture for the first time, a 100 days before event will be held at the Urawa Station East Exit Station Square Citizen Plaza (in front of Urawa PARCO).

The event will feature the unveiling of city dressing and a wrapped bus, a performance of the Games' theme song "New Sakihokore Saitama" by comedian and musician Hanawa, and opportunities to experience the Games' events. We look forward to your attendance.

1. Date and Time

July 25, Reiwa 8 (Saturday) 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Booth exhibitions, etc.)

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Stage program)

2. Location

Urawa Station East Exit Station Square Citizen Plaza (in front of Urawa PARCO)

(11-1 Higashi-takasago-cho, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture)

3. Organizer

Nenrinピック Saitama 2026 Executive Committee

4. Main Contents

(1) Stage Program (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

<Stage Program MCs>

We are pleased to announce that "Bibiru Oki-san" and "Sakiko Matsui-san," both Games Support Ambassadors, will serve as MCs for the stage program to liven up the event.

Bibiru Oki-san (Hometown: Kasukabe City, Games Support Ambassador) Sakiko Matsui-san (Hometown: Warabi City, Games Support Ambassador)

a. Unveiling of City Dressing, etc.

City Dressing Announcement

Wrapped Bus Announcement

Games Medal Unveiling

City Dressing City Dressing

City dressing will be implemented at major stations and other locations within the prefecture to build excitement for the Games.

The photo shows decorations from the Nenrinピック Gifu 2025 held in 2025.

Wrapped Bus

Wrapped buses will be operated on routes within the prefecture to build excitement for the Games.

The photo shows a wrapped bus from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

Games Medal

The Games medal, which will be presented to athletes at the Games' exchange events, will be unveiled.

On the event day, the Games mascot characters, Cobaton & Saitamacchi, will be presented with a replica of the Games medal.

b. Performance of Games Theme Song

Performance of the Games theme song "New Sakihokore Saitama" by comedian and musician Hanawa

The Games theme song is "New Sakihokore Saitama" by "Hanawa-san," a comedian and musician born in Kasukabe. This song, full of Saitama pride, perfectly matches the Games' theme "Bloom! Longevity and Smiles in the Colorful Land," and will help to widely promote the Games, convey the charm of Saitama Prefecture, and build excitement.

c. Calligraphy Performance

A dynamic calligraphy performance themed around Nenrinピック will be presented by the Honjo Higashi High School Calligraphy Club.

The photo shows a calligraphy performance at the "Kodama Senbonzakura Festival" held in Honjo City.

d. Cheer Dance

Cheer dance will be performed by Saitama Prefectural University Cheer Dance Circle PRIMROSE.

e. Demonstrations/Performances of Games Events (Karate, Tai Chi, Recreational Dance)

Karate Tai Chi Recreational Dance

(2) Games Event Experience (1:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

Mallet Golf Experience (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM) Indiaca Experience (4:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

(3) Booth Exhibitions (1:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Games PR Booth

Games Sponsor Booths (Saitama Resona Bank, Musashino Bank, Meiji Yasuda)

Sale of local gourmet food, etc.

PR Booth (Public Relations Caravan Team) Sale of local gourmet food, craft beer, etc.

(4) Other

Nenrinピック Quiz Competition

On-site sticker rally, etc.

Original Uchiwa (fan)

5. Special Nenrinピック Website

For details, please visit the special Nenrinピック website (100 Days Before Event).

https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/b0617/nenrin/080707.html

6. Inquiries

(1) Regarding the Stage Program

Saitama Prefecture Welfare Department, Nenrinピック Promotion Division, General Affairs and Planning Section

Phone: 048-830-7182 (Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)

(2) Regarding Games Event Experience, Booth Exhibitions, etc.

Nenrinピック Saitama 2026 100 Days Before Event Secretariat

(Cerespo Co., Ltd. Saitama Branch Office)

Phone: 048-638-3330 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

<Reference> Overview of "Nenrinピック Saitama 2026"

Nenrinピック is a comprehensive festival of sports, culture, health, and welfare centered on people aged 60 and over.

[Name] 38th National Health and Welfare Festival Saitama Tournament

[Nickname] Nenrinピック Saitama 2026

[Organizers] Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City, The General Incorporated Foundation for the Development of a Long-Life Society

[Co-organizer] Japan Sports Agency

[Theme] Bloom! Longevity and Smiles in the Colorful Land

[Dates] November 7 (Sat) - 10 (Tue), Reiwa 8 (4 days)

[Events] 30 exchange events (24 municipalities)

[Estimated Participants] Approximately 600,000 person-times (including spectators)

● 100 Days Before Event Flyer

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