The eSports event "Tokyo eSports Festa 2026" was held at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, January 9, 2026, to Sunday, January 11, 2026.
This report focuses on the seminars and hands-on projects held during Business Day on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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"Tokyo eSports Festa 2026" took place at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, January 9, 2026, to Sunday, January 11, 2026.
We are bringing you an immediate report on the various exhibition booths at the event.
Numerous eSports Seminars Held at the South Stage!
Current State of eSports x Welfare for the Elderly: Toward a Future Where the Gamer Generation Becomes the Late-Stage Elderly
At the South Stage, the JESU Panel Discussion Current State of eSports x Welfare for the Elderly: Toward a Future Where the Gamer Generation Becomes the Late-Stage Elderly featured speakers including Masahiro Yasunobu from SEGA Corporation’s Global eSports Promotion Department and Professor Hiroshi Suzuki from the Department of Information Media at Kanagawa Institute of Technology!
In this discussion, they debated the potential for eSports to contribute to the welfare of the elderly.
In addition, mark25, a 70-year-old member of Japan's first senior pro gaming team MATAGI SNIPERS, also took the stage.
Other seminars such as "eSports and Regional Revitalization" and "The Educational and Social Value of eSports" were held, where many industry professionals and adults engaged in active discussions and information exchange.
Archives of these seminars can be viewed on the Tokyo eSports Festa Official YouTube channel.
Exchange Events and Fan Meetings Held at the North Stage and Community Stage!
Senior Exchange Project: A Challenge to Famous eSports Players
At the North Stage, various exchange events such as the "e-Para Sports Exchange Event" and "Senior Exchange Project" were held!
In the Senior Exchange Project, MC OooDa (@OooDa) took the stage to liven up the venue.
Furthermore, Taiko no Tatsujin gameplay by Goniha (@goniha528) was showcased.
The archive of this project can be viewed on the Tokyo eSports Festa Official YouTube channel.
Gemagema Talk Show & TFT
At the Community Stage, the Gemagema Talk Show & TFT fan meeting was held!
Raijin (@Eclair08), Sharuru (@syaruruuu), and Tanuki Ninja (@tanukininja_jp) took the stage.
The audience for Gemagema Talk Show & TFT was packed with fans who rushed to the venue despite it being a weekday!
Many female fans were in the crowd watching the fan meeting.
Additionally, since Gemagema Talk Show & TFT was not broadcast, there were Q&A sessions and off-the-record stories that could only be heard by those in attendance.
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With Tanuki Ninja providing commentary, a "TFT" custom match between local fans, Raijin, and Sharuru was also held, further energizing the event.
Food Trucks
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Near the Community Stage, food trucks offering specialty beef tongue yakiniku and Okinawan cuisine were available!
They provided a convenient way to grab a bite after walking around the venue.
Other Events Including Gaming PC Assembly and New Year's Lucky Draw!
Gaming PC Assembly Experience
A workshop to learn about PC parts and assembly techniques, Gaming PC Assembly Experience, was also held!
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the session was geared toward intermediate users.
Many new professionals in sharp suits participated in the workshop!
In addition to working adults, high school and university students also took part.
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Additionally, new employee training was being held concurrently.
New Year's Lucky Draw
The New Year's Lucky Draw allowed participants to win luxurious prizes by completing a stamp rally within the "Tokyo eSports Festa 2026" venue.
Prizes ranged from keyboards to signed boards from official ambassador Stanmi Japan (@sutanmiJPN)!
A great variety of high-end rewards were prepared.
Archives of each stage at "Tokyo eSports Festa 2026," excluding the Community Stage, can be viewed on the Tokyo eSports Festa Official YouTube channel, so please check them out.
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