The JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2025 was held on Monday, January 12, 2026.
This annual festival, which honors achievements and contributions in the Japanese domestic esports scene, marks its third year.
While the main event is the awards ceremony, venue-exclusive content such as meet-and-greets and booth exhibitions was also featured.
NURO Booth: Play With Streamers and Pro Gamers
At the NURO booth, in addition to Street Fighter 6 battle stations being set up, uniforms from professional teams sponsored by related companies and brands were displayed as follows:
- REJECT
- RIDDLE ORDER
- Fnatic
- ZETA DIVISION
There were also matches against Fanta (@Fanta_JPN), takera (@takeraketa), Tokido (@tokidoki77), and others.
Saiga NAKThe matches held while being watched by visitors were serious bouts.
Commemorative photos were also possible after the matches, allowing for close-up interaction with admired streamers and professional gamers.
SUZUKI Booth: Ride the Juri Bike
The GSX-8R Tuned by JURI, also known as the Juri Bike, has been set up at Street Fighter League and Tokyo Game Show venues in the past.
You could take photos while sitting on this masterpiece design bike, where Suzuki Motor Corporation incorporated Juri's image and trademarks.
It is beautiful every time I see it...
Tokido Commemorative Stamp Set and More Sold at Venue Merchandising
At the venue merchandising booth, items were sold as follows:
- Tokido Commemorative Stamp Set: 5,500 yen
- JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2023 Logo T-shirt: 1,200 yen
- JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2023 Logo Hoodie: 2,500 yen
- JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2023 Rubber Strap: 600 yen
The stamp set in an original binder can actually be used.
They can be used, but... You won't use them, right?
There were also T-shirts and hoodies with the JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2023 logo.
With a calm design and surprisingly reasonable prices, they are a great deal!
Interacting With ZETA DIVISION and REJECT Players at the Meet-and-Greet
- mkmldy (@negimelody_)
- Kznk (@kazuneko_main)
- Alf (@Alf_1_)
- AKa (@TMW75641137)
A meet-and-greet with members of ZETA DIVISION and REJECT was held!
Fans formed a line since the morning to interact with the Identity V pro players.
There were even hardcore fans who brought their own ita-bags.
Saiga NAKEsports can be enjoyed through streaming, but the real thrill is that there are ways to enjoy it that are unique to the venue.
JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2025 was an event where the merits of esports were truly apparent!
