T-Leaguers Miwa Harimoto and Kasumi Kimura Visit Mitoyo City, Kagawa for Regional Promotion
T-League collaborates with local government and educational partners to host a cross-generational regional revitalization event featuring star players.
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On May 23, 2026, T-League held a table tennis promotion event in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, in collaboration with official partner Butterfly (Tamasu Co., Ltd.), Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Shogakukan Academy, and the local municipality. The event targeted a wide demographic, from toddlers to the general public, to promote the appeal of the sport through direct interaction with professional athletes.
■ Program Overview
1. Toddler Program: Held at Takase Nanbu Nursery School, the session began with Miwa Harimoto reading the Butterfly-published picture book "Pin Pin Pon Pon." Under the observation of Mitoyo native and World Table Tennis Hall of Famer Kimiyo Matsuzaki, children created personalized rackets and engaged in balloon play and basic table tennis drills with Harimoto.
2. General Program: The venue transitioned to the Mitoyo City General Gymnasium, where Harimoto and Kasumi Kimura demonstrated professional-grade technical skills, including high-speed drives and complex spins. The demonstration was followed by an interactive session where both players engaged in rallies with local middle school students and participants.
■ Event Statistics
- Date: May 23, 2026
- Locations: Takase Nanbu Nursery School and Mitoyo City General Gymnasium
- Featured Guests: Miwa Harimoto (Kinoshita Abyell Kanagawa), Kasumi Kimura (Top Otome Pingpongs Nagoya), and Kimiyo Matsuzaki (World Table Tennis Hall of Fame)
- Total Attendance: 600 participants
■ Future Objectives
T-League aims to strengthen community bonds by providing opportunities to witness and experience top-level sports firsthand. By introducing sports to toddlers through educational integration, the league seeks to foster long-term healthy habits and will continue to expand these regional initiatives nationwide through cross-sector partnerships.
■ Program Overview
1. Toddler Program: Held at Takase Nanbu Nursery School, the session began with Miwa Harimoto reading the Butterfly-published picture book "Pin Pin Pon Pon." Under the observation of Mitoyo native and World Table Tennis Hall of Famer Kimiyo Matsuzaki, children created personalized rackets and engaged in balloon play and basic table tennis drills with Harimoto.
2. General Program: The venue transitioned to the Mitoyo City General Gymnasium, where Harimoto and Kasumi Kimura demonstrated professional-grade technical skills, including high-speed drives and complex spins. The demonstration was followed by an interactive session where both players engaged in rallies with local middle school students and participants.
■ Event Statistics
- Date: May 23, 2026
- Locations: Takase Nanbu Nursery School and Mitoyo City General Gymnasium
- Featured Guests: Miwa Harimoto (Kinoshita Abyell Kanagawa), Kasumi Kimura (Top Otome Pingpongs Nagoya), and Kimiyo Matsuzaki (World Table Tennis Hall of Fame)
- Total Attendance: 600 participants
■ Future Objectives
T-League aims to strengthen community bonds by providing opportunities to witness and experience top-level sports firsthand. By introducing sports to toddlers through educational integration, the league seeks to foster long-term healthy habits and will continue to expand these regional initiatives nationwide through cross-sector partnerships.
FAQ
What was the primary goal of the event in Mitoyo City?
The goal was to revitalize the local community and promote table tennis across all age groups through direct interaction with professional T-League players.
Who were the featured professional athletes at the event?
The event featured Miwa Harimoto from Kinoshita Abyell Kanagawa and Kasumi Kimura from Top Otome Pingpongs Nagoya, alongside World Table Tennis Hall of Famer Kimiyo Matsuzaki.