Offline eSports Event for Parents and Children to Enjoy Held in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture!
Colloid Inc. will hold an offline eSports event for parents and children featuring Fortnite in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture on April 18, 2026, aiming to promote communication and offer a trial of its game-integrated English conversation service, SYUGO.
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On Saturday, April 18, 2026, an offline Fortnite event where parents and children can participate will be held at "Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do" in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.
This event aims to foster communication within families by having parents and children participate in a Fortnite tournament together. Additionally, we will offer an experience lesson for "SYUGO," where participants can enjoy learning English using games as a theme.
■ Background
According to the "Survey on Internet Usage Environment for Young People in Reiwa 5" by the Children and Families Agency, over 97% of elementary and junior high school students use the internet, with an average daily usage time exceeding 4 hours.
While children's online exposure has become commonplace, designing in-home dialogue and "learning methods" is becoming more important to reduce online risks.
For example,
* Children who do not enjoy time with their families tend to use the internet for longer periods (2.1 times more).
* A significant number of respondents (60.1%) reported learning about internet risks from their parents.
(Survey items: National Center for Child Health and Development, etc.)
Therefore, this event was planned with the objective of creating opportunities for dialogue at home, not by unilaterally "banning/allowing" games, but by having parents understand their children's world and share the same experiences.
■ Tournament Overview
* Event Name: 1st Fortnite at Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do
* Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 13:00 - 15:30
* Venue: Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do (Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture)
* Target Audience: Parents and elementary/junior high school students
* Capacity: 20 pairs/groups
* Participation Fee: Free
* Organizers: Godo Kaisha Tobira no Mukou, Mahou no Dagashiya Tirol-do
* Cooperation: Colloid Inc. (Online English Conversation SYUGO), M1N1ing Inc.
In addition to players participating from the "Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do" venue, players will also participate online.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
1. Elementary/Junior High School Match
2. Parent-Child Match
3. All-Player Solo Match
■ Features
1) A chance for parent-child conversation. Fortnite tournament for parents and children
Parents and children will form teams and experience Fortnite together. By sharing children's "likes," we aim to create conversation starters at home. After the event, discussions about Fortnite can lead to expanded family conversations.
Nintendo Switch consoles will be available for lending at the venue for those who wish.
2) Fortnite in English! Experience SYUGO's "Game x English Conversation" on the spot
We will set up an experience space for SYUGO, where participants can have English conversation lessons with instructors while playing Fortnite. You can enjoy practical English expressions by engaging with English expressions related to game situations.
Furthermore, during the event, we plan to hold a demonstration of SYUGO lessons by parents and children who are continuous learners.
3) "Non-cognitive skills" fostered by offline interaction, and a safe and secure environment
Experiencing challenges while adhering to rules, gathered in the same space, fosters learning that is difficult to achieve online alone. In a safe and secure operational environment, where participants face each other, compete, and celebrate, it becomes a practical field for nurturing social interaction and cooperation, and other non-cognitive skills.
■ Future Outlook
Starting with this event, we aim to spread new learning styles that integrate education (English/media literacy/non-cognitive skills) and games across the country.
■ Company Profile
* Company Name: Colloid Inc.
* Address: 2-4-33 Tsutsumigaoka, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
* Established: October 2024
* Business Description: Online English conversation classes, private tutoring, support for school refusal
* Representative: Taka Sano
* Service HP: https://syugo.colloid.jp/
This event aims to foster communication within families by having parents and children participate in a Fortnite tournament together. Additionally, we will offer an experience lesson for "SYUGO," where participants can enjoy learning English using games as a theme.
■ Background
According to the "Survey on Internet Usage Environment for Young People in Reiwa 5" by the Children and Families Agency, over 97% of elementary and junior high school students use the internet, with an average daily usage time exceeding 4 hours.
While children's online exposure has become commonplace, designing in-home dialogue and "learning methods" is becoming more important to reduce online risks.
For example,
* Children who do not enjoy time with their families tend to use the internet for longer periods (2.1 times more).
* A significant number of respondents (60.1%) reported learning about internet risks from their parents.
(Survey items: National Center for Child Health and Development, etc.)
Therefore, this event was planned with the objective of creating opportunities for dialogue at home, not by unilaterally "banning/allowing" games, but by having parents understand their children's world and share the same experiences.
■ Tournament Overview
* Event Name: 1st Fortnite at Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do
* Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 13:00 - 15:30
* Venue: Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do (Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture)
* Target Audience: Parents and elementary/junior high school students
* Capacity: 20 pairs/groups
* Participation Fee: Free
* Organizers: Godo Kaisha Tobira no Mukou, Mahou no Dagashiya Tirol-do
* Cooperation: Colloid Inc. (Online English Conversation SYUGO), M1N1ing Inc.
In addition to players participating from the "Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do" venue, players will also participate online.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
1. Elementary/Junior High School Match
2. Parent-Child Match
3. All-Player Solo Match
■ Features
1) A chance for parent-child conversation. Fortnite tournament for parents and children
Parents and children will form teams and experience Fortnite together. By sharing children's "likes," we aim to create conversation starters at home. After the event, discussions about Fortnite can lead to expanded family conversations.
Nintendo Switch consoles will be available for lending at the venue for those who wish.
2) Fortnite in English! Experience SYUGO's "Game x English Conversation" on the spot
We will set up an experience space for SYUGO, where participants can have English conversation lessons with instructors while playing Fortnite. You can enjoy practical English expressions by engaging with English expressions related to game situations.
Furthermore, during the event, we plan to hold a demonstration of SYUGO lessons by parents and children who are continuous learners.
3) "Non-cognitive skills" fostered by offline interaction, and a safe and secure environment
Experiencing challenges while adhering to rules, gathered in the same space, fosters learning that is difficult to achieve online alone. In a safe and secure operational environment, where participants face each other, compete, and celebrate, it becomes a practical field for nurturing social interaction and cooperation, and other non-cognitive skills.
■ Future Outlook
Starting with this event, we aim to spread new learning styles that integrate education (English/media literacy/non-cognitive skills) and games across the country.
■ Company Profile
* Company Name: Colloid Inc.
* Address: 2-4-33 Tsutsumigaoka, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
* Established: October 2024
* Business Description: Online English conversation classes, private tutoring, support for school refusal
* Representative: Taka Sano
* Service HP: https://syugo.colloid.jp/
FAQ
When and where will this event be held?
It will be held on April 18, 2026, at "Mahou no Dagashiya Minami Tirol-do" in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.
What game will be used for the event?
The popular game "Fortnite" will be used in a tournament format for parents and children.
What can I experience in the English conversation session?
You can enjoy learning English through an experience lesson of "SYUGO," which uses games as a theme.