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Kyoto to host eSports experience for children in October 2026
The Kyoto eSports Promotion Council will host an eSports experience session during the Kyoto Kids Sports Festa on October 24, 2026. Held at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, the event is designed for elementary school students in Kyoto Prefecture and is free of charge.
The session will feature the game ‘eFootball™’, allowing beginners and inexperienced players to learn the simulation-based soccer game. Professional player GENKI MORITA will serve as the instructor, providing tips on gameplay and controls. Participants will have the opportunity to form impromptu teams for 2-on-2 matches.
The broader Kyoto Kids Sports Festa is a prefecture-sponsored event featuring various disciplines, including soccer, basketball, American football, and urban sports like climbing and breaking. The opening ceremony will include appearances by Governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki and various professional athletes.
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