A Japan national team athlete for “Sports Onigokko (Spo-Oni)” is apparently coming to Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center (Ashiya Municipal Gymnasium & Youth Center) in Kawanishi-cho! What exactly is Sports Onigokko???
Quoted from the Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center official website
“Sports Onigokko” Event
When is it?
2025年2月24日（月・祝） 9:30〜11:30
Where is it?
Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center, 1st-floor gymnasium arena
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 15-3 Kawanishi-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will they do?
This is an event where you can try “Sports Onigokko,” a version of tag that has been turned into an organized sport, combining the best parts of both competition and play!
Apparently, “Sports Onigokko” is played in teams of seven, with each match lasting 5 minutes x 2 halves (with a 2-minute halftime). The team that hunts, or collects, the most treasures within the time limit wins.
A Japan national team athlete will also be coming to this event! I’m curious what kind of person they are.
Participation fee?
Free!
Capacity?
60 people (first come, first served)
Can anyone join?
For elementary school students in grades 1-6. Parent-child participation is also OK!
How to apply
At the gymnasium reception desk or by phone (0797-31-8228)
What to bring
- Indoor shoes
- Drink
- Towel
Instructors
Sports Onigokko Japan national team athlete and others
Click here for event details (Shinko Sports Gymnasium & Youth Center official website)
Finally
“Onigokko” is probably something almost everyone has played before. But getting to experience it as a sport together with a Japan national team athlete feels pretty rare, doesn’t it? And it’s free! Parent-child participation is also welcome, so if you’re interested, definitely check it out!
