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Next-Gen Digital Sword Fight 'SASSEN' & 'Cyber KASSEN' Exhibited at Shinjuku's 'Regasu Matsuri 2026' - A Huge Success with Over 500 Participants

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Published Apr 22, 2026 8:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The next-generation digital sports SASSEN and Cyber KASSEN were showcased at Regasu Matsuri 2026 hosted by Shinjuku Ward.
With smartphones acting as referees, the inclusive tech-sports attracted over 500 participants.

The next-generation digital sports SASSEN and Cyber KASSEN were showcased at Regasu Matsuri 2026 hosted by Shinjuku Ward. With smartphones acting as referees, the inclusive tech-sports attracted over 500 participants.

PRIMARY SOURCE PR TIMES View source Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 22, 2026

'The referee is just a single smartphone.' SASSEN is a next-generation entertainment-style digital sport that recreates the serious sword fights of samurai using IT technology. It is a sensor-equipped digital sword fight where players battle using the 'SASSEN Katana', which has built-in sensors and is designed in the image of a Japanese sword. It's a next-generation sport where a smartphone determines who landed the strike first. It is also enjoyed as a lifelong sport that can be played in various locations, serving as a recreation that anyone can enjoy regardless of age or gender.

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