The Games which was postponed
due to an influence of the new Corona
The event will be held in May 2027
There are no eligibility or selection criteria.
The only criterion for participation is age
(30 years of age or older, no upper limit)
59 disciplines of 35 sports
Weightlifting
Archery
(Indoor Archery)
Athletics
(Track & Field)
Athletics
(10km Road Race)
Athletics
(Half Marathon)
Athletics
(EKIDEN)
Athletics
(Race Walking)
Badminton
Baseball
(Baseball)
Baseball
(Rubber Baseball)
Basketball
Canoe
(Marathon)
Canoe
(Sprint)
Canoe
(Slalom)
Canoe
(Polo)
Canoe
(Dragon Boat)
Cycling
(Track)
Cycling
(Road Race)
Cycling
(Mountain Bike)
Cycling
(BMX)
Dance Sports
Football
(Football)
Football
(Futsal)
Flying Disc
(Ultimate)
Gateball
Golf
Ground Golf
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Karate
Lifesaving
Orienteering
(Sprint)
Orienteering
(Forest)
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
(Sailing)
Sailing
(Windsurfing)
Shooting
(Clay)
Shooting
(Rifle)
Softball
Soft tennis
Squash
Swimming
(Swimming)
Swimming
(Diving)
Swimming
(Water Polo)
Swimming
(Artistic Swimming)
Swimming
(Open Water)
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Tenpin Bowling
Triathlon
(Triathlon)
Triathlon
(Aquathlon)
Triathlon
(Duathlon)
Tug of War
Volleyball
(Indoor)
Volleyball
(Beach Volleyball)
Weightlifting
Kansai has long flourished as a center of history and culture. Surrounded by rich nature and its traditions still running deep to this day, it is the perfect area to experience Japanese traditional culture, delicious local cuisines and lush nature.
Take a break from the games and explore the uniqueness of Kansai.
Not just for fun.
This is the real Osaka.
It’s time to experience everything
Osaka has to offer!
Kishiwada Castle
Hakozushi
Night view from Higashiosaka City Hall’s 22F Observation Lobby
“Sea” “Forests” “Tea”
Kyoto, overflowing with
beautiful nature
Yuhigaura Beach
Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato
Tango Barazushi
Hyogo Prefecture, the province of
great castles.
A tour of 22 castles designated as
national historic sites, the most of
any Japanese prefecture.
Himeji Castle（Himeji）
Choice Japanese Sake
Sasayama Castle Oshoin
(Tamba-Sasayama)
A breather amongst rich
nature and ageless
history
Shiga / Lake Biwa
Omi beef
Metasequoia Namiki (Takashima)
National Treasure – Hikone Castle (Hikone)
A moment of soothing in the
ancient capital of Nara.
Nara Park
Kimpusen-ji
![Nara’s Local Brew [Japanese Sake]](/wmg2027/img/nara_img03.jpg)
Nara’s Local Brew
[Japanese Sake]
Visit Wakayama
～The Spiritual Heart of Japan～
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes
Nanki Shirahama - Hot spring resorts
FRUIT / FRUIT PICKING
Relish the cityscapes full of history
and culture
and the blessings of the brave Sea
of Japan.
Wakasawada Beach
Mt. Aoba
Wakasafugu
From vast dunes and great mountains
to healing hot springs
Introducing the charms of Tottori.
Tottori Sand Dunes
Kurayoshi White Wall Warehouses
Red Snow Crab
Enormous seas and mountains
brimming with life
Try out exciting experiences of
Japan’s proud traditional cultures
Awa Odori Kaikan
Surfing
Tokushima Ramen
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