Launch of the 'Project to Bring the Joy of Table Tennis to 10,000 Children'
T.League, Butterfly (Tamasu Co., Ltd.), Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, and Shogakukan Academy have officially launched a project to provide the 'PinPinPonPon' table tennis program to kindergartens and nurseries nationwide.
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The T.League has decided to officially launch the 'Project to Bring the Joy of Table Tennis to 10,000 Children,' promoted in collaboration with Butterfly (Tamasu Co., Ltd.), Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd., and Shogakukan Academy Co., Ltd., to kindergartens, nurseries, and centers for early childhood education and care across Japan.
Launched in 2025 with the aim of 'supporting the growth of children during early childhood through table tennis,' this project creates moments where children experience the joy of table tennis for the first time by providing the 'PinPinPonPon' table tennis play program for toddlers and an 'original racket making kit,' both developed in cooperation with active childcare workers.
In pilot programs conducted at select institutions, the initiative received high praise from the field, with feedback including 'even children who are not good at sports enjoyed it,' 'children were absorbed in moving their bodies,' and 'it is perfect for indoor activities on rainy days.' Following these positive responses, the project is now expanding its reach to deliver a 'first table tennis experience' to children nationwide.
Table tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed regardless of physical size or age, naturally fostering communication with others and a spirit of challenge. Through this project, the T.League seeks to create opportunities to nurture the essential childhood values of 'the joy of moving,' 'the pleasure of cooperating with friends,' and 'the sense of achievement.' As a league where top athletes perform, the T.League aims not only to pursue the ultimate level of play but also to accelerate grassroots efforts. Please look forward to the new challenges of these four companies.
[Project Overview]
'Project to Bring the Joy of Table Tennis to 10,000 Children'
■ Organizers
- General Incorporated Association T.League https://tleague.jp/
- Tamasu Co., Ltd. (Butterfly) https://www.butterfly.co.jp/
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. https://www.shopro.co.jp/
- Shogakukan Academy Co., Ltd. https://hoiku.shopro.co.jp/index.html
■ Target
Kindergartens, nursery schools, and centers for early childhood education and care nationwide
■ Contents
Free provision of the toddler table tennis play program set (including picture books, racket making kits, etc.)
Please apply for the toddler table tennis play program set via the URL below:
https://form.id.shogakukan.co.jp/forms/pinpinponpon2026
Launched in 2025 with the aim of 'supporting the growth of children during early childhood through table tennis,' this project creates moments where children experience the joy of table tennis for the first time by providing the 'PinPinPonPon' table tennis play program for toddlers and an 'original racket making kit,' both developed in cooperation with active childcare workers.
In pilot programs conducted at select institutions, the initiative received high praise from the field, with feedback including 'even children who are not good at sports enjoyed it,' 'children were absorbed in moving their bodies,' and 'it is perfect for indoor activities on rainy days.' Following these positive responses, the project is now expanding its reach to deliver a 'first table tennis experience' to children nationwide.
Table tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed regardless of physical size or age, naturally fostering communication with others and a spirit of challenge. Through this project, the T.League seeks to create opportunities to nurture the essential childhood values of 'the joy of moving,' 'the pleasure of cooperating with friends,' and 'the sense of achievement.' As a league where top athletes perform, the T.League aims not only to pursue the ultimate level of play but also to accelerate grassroots efforts. Please look forward to the new challenges of these four companies.
[Project Overview]
'Project to Bring the Joy of Table Tennis to 10,000 Children'
■ Organizers
- General Incorporated Association T.League https://tleague.jp/
- Tamasu Co., Ltd. (Butterfly) https://www.butterfly.co.jp/
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. https://www.shopro.co.jp/
- Shogakukan Academy Co., Ltd. https://hoiku.shopro.co.jp/index.html
■ Target
Kindergartens, nursery schools, and centers for early childhood education and care nationwide
■ Contents
Free provision of the toddler table tennis play program set (including picture books, racket making kits, etc.)
Please apply for the toddler table tennis play program set via the URL below:
https://form.id.shogakukan.co.jp/forms/pinpinponpon2026
FAQ
「卓球の楽しさを10,000人の子どもたちに届けよう！プロジェクト」の主な目的は何ですか？
卓球を通じて幼児期の子どもたちの成長に寄り添い、身体を動かす楽しさや友だちと協力する喜び、自己肯定感を育むことを目的としています。
本プロジェクトで提供される内容はどのようなものですか？
現役保育士と連携して開発した幼児向け卓球あそびプログラムや、オリジナルラケット制作キットなどを無償で提供します。
プロジェクトの対象はどこですか？
全国の幼稚園、保育園、こども園が対象です。
プロジェクトは誰が主催していますか？
一般社団法人Tリーグ、株式会社タマス（バタフライ）、株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、株式会社小学館アカデミーの4者が主催しています。
プログラムへの申し込み方法は？
専用申し込みフォーム（https://form.id.shogakukan.co.jp/forms/pinpinponpon2026）から受け付けています。