At the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, hands-on event Sabae Esports DAY: Connect Through Games will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
In addition to esports experiences enjoyable regardless of age or disability, companion programs such as an AI illustration contest and a programming workshop themed around Puyo Puyo will also be held.
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan. Some terms in this article are unofficial translations.
Sabae Esports DAY to Be Held December 5! Aiming for Intergenerational Exchange Through Gaming
At the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, hands-on esports event Sabae Esports DAY: Connect Through Games has been announced.
The event will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM JST, with the venue located at the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center on the 9th floor of the Megane Kaikan.
The event aims to foster community connections and intergenerational exchange through esports that anyone can participate in, regardless of age or disability.
Gamers of all skill levels, as well as those trying esports for the first time, are welcome, and visitors can drop in freely at any time during the event hours.
Serving as the event producer is Seiichiro Kakei (@miximouse), Chairman of the Tokyo Esports Association.
Special guests will be announced in the future.
Details on hands-on content and activities can be found on the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center official website.
AI Illustration Contest Offering Sabae-Made Esports Glasses Also Underway!
【さばえeスポーツDAY開催記念】
AIイラストコンテスト開催！🎮✨鯖江市×eスポーツの“新しい世界観”を
描いた作品を大募集！初心者歓迎🔰3点まで応募OK！
🎁賞品
最優秀賞：鯖江製 eスポーツグラス
優秀賞： Amazonギフトカード 2,000円分
特別賞：会場展示
参加賞：特設サイト掲載… pic.twitter.com/74MBioB2Df— 株式会社ユークリッド・ソリューションズ (@euclidsolution) October 15, 2026
As a companion initiative for the event, the Sabae Esports DAY AI Illustration Contest is currently underway.
Illustrations created with generative AI are being accepted nationwide under the theme A New Worldview of Sabae City and Esports.
The entry period runs from Friday, October 2, 2026 to Friday, November 6, 2026.
To enter, follow the Euclid Solutions official X account (@euclidsolution) and quote repost the designated post with your artwork image and the hashtag #さばえeスポーツDAYイラコン.
Participants can submit up to 3 entries per person.
Prizes and Award Perks
- Grand Prize (1 entry): Sabae-made esports glasses AirFly AF-301 ES
- Excellence Award (1 entry): 2,000 yen Amazon Gift Card
- Special Award (3 entries): Artwork exhibition at the event venue
- Participation Prize: All entries meeting submission requirements featured on the special website
Results are scheduled to be announced on Friday, November 20, 2026, and winning entries will also be exhibited at the event venue on Saturday, December 5.
Check the AiCOMPE Sabae Esports DAY AI Illustration Contest page for entry requirements and artwork specifications.
Esports × Regional Revitalization Seminar and Puyo Puyo Programming Workshop Also Held!
On Friday, December 4, 2026, the day before the main event, two companion programs will also be held.
Esports × Regional Revitalization Seminar
Targeting local government officials and administrative personnel within Fukui Prefecture, the seminar Esports × Regional Revitalization will take place.
It will explore possibilities for utilizing esports in community building, intergenerational exchange, education, and welfare.
Part 1 features a keynote speech by Seiichiro Kakei (@miximouse), followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session in Part 2.
In addition to Kakei, the panel discussion will feature speakers including Euclid Partners Inc. CEO GISHO (@gisho_juku).
Registration is available via the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center official website registration form.
- Date and Time: Friday, December 4, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM JST
- Venue: Sabae SDGs Promotion Center or online
- Target Audience: Local government officials and administrative personnel in Fukui Prefecture
- Capacity: First 30 venue attendees, unlimited online
- Participation Fee: Free
Programming Workshop: Create Puyo Puyo!? — Beginner Course —
For students from 4th grade elementary through high school, Create Puyo Puyo!? — Beginner Course — will also be held.
Themed around popular game Puyo Puyo, this programming workshop allows participants to experience not only playing games but also creating and tinkering on the development side.
Registration is available via the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center official website registration form, so be sure to check it out.
- Date and Time: Friday, December 4, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM JST
- Venue: Sabae SDGs Promotion Center (Megane Kaikan 9th floor)
- Target Audience: 4th grade elementary school to high school students (guardians may accompany and observe)
- Capacity: First 30 participants
- Participation Fee: Free
- Items to Bring: Laptop or tablet, writing utensils
Featuring a wide range of programs spanning esports experiences, creative activities, programming, and regional development, Sabae Esports DAY offers something for everyone.
If you are interested in community exchange or regional revitalization through gaming, why not consider attending?
Details can be confirmed on the Sabae SDGs Promotion Center official website.
Note: This article is based on information released in Japan. Some terms in this article are unofficial translations.
＼NEW📢／
12/5㈯、eスポーツ体験イベントを開催！
ゲームでつながる、人🤝地域🤝まち✨
そんな新たな取り組みです。ぜひ、予定を空けて、
体感しにきてくださいね🤩🙌
連動企画もいろいろ準備中！！ https://t.co/7ACV7UFiD8— めがねのまちさばえミライフェス2026｜さばえSDGs推進センター (@SabaeSDGsCenter) October 3, 2026
