Barrier-free e-sports tournament "Hachi-F26" will be held in Hachimantai, Iwate on July 11-12, 2026! Entries for the tournament are now being accepted! CRAFAN also conducted!

ePARA, Inc. has announced that it will hold a barrier-free e-sports tournament " Hachi-F26 " on July 11-12, 2026 at the " Yasubi Resort Center Plaza Hall " in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. A crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the event is now open.

Hachi-F26", an e-sports tournament open to all, will be held for two days from July 11 to 12!

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Hachi-F26 is a symbiotic e-sports event in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, in which anyone can participate. With the support of several sponsors and partners, admission is free. The event has attracted more and more attention each year as a tournament where all participants can stand on stage as " one player " regardless of handicap, age, or gaming experience.

The target game for this year's tournament is the popular fighting game " Street Fighter 6. Players who want to test their skills are encouraged to participate!

Entries for spectating or just competing in the tournament are also now being accepted, so if you are interested, check out the entry form!

Event site where you can enjoy games while feeling Iwate

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Hachi-F26 is not only for tournament games. There will be a "Street Fighter 6" tournament for everyone to enjoy, regardless of handicap, as well as a variety of other unique HACHIEF contents, such as the introduction of tools to assist handicapped players in their gaming experience. There will also be an exhibition introducing Hachimantai City, the city's hometown, and a food and beverage area where visitors can taste local specialties. It is an event where you can enjoy the charms of both games and Iwate at the same time!

Event Area List

• Battle Area: Fighting game exchange area
• ePARA Game Accessibility Experience Area
• Exhibition Area
• Food and Beverage Area

Crowdfunding starts May 15, 2026!

A crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for Hachi-F26 will be launched on CAMPFIRE on May 15, 2026 (Friday). The aim is to expand the potential of e-sports, which allows people with and without disabilities to compete against each other, together with as many people as possible. In addition, original goods commemorating the tournament will be given as a return gift in proportion to the amount of support. If you are unable to visit the venue but would like to support the event, please check out the Hachi-F26 crowdfunding page.

For other details and further information, please visit the official Hachi-F26 website.

Comment from Mr. Takashi Kono, Representative Director of the sponsor, CICOM Co.

As Hachi-EF enters its fourth year, it is very meaningful to me that the event continues to expand the opportunity for everyone, regardless of disability, to stand on the same stage as a player.

eSports is a field that has the potential to connect and challenge people, transcending differences in age, physical characteristics, and region. As a BTO PC manufacturer, CICOM believes that one of our important roles is to provide a stable PC environment that supports such challenges.

We will continue to contribute to the creation of an e-sports environment that makes it easier for everyone to take on challenges, while continuously supporting initiatives such as HACHIEF.

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