# Student and youth digital technology initiatives in Japan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-and-youth-digital-technology-initiatives-in-japan > Updated: 2026-10-22T01:25:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Various initiatives in Japan are promoting technological innovation and digital engagement among students and youth. In late September 2026, announcements included the ‘Giiku Ten 2026’ pitch contest, designed to showcase the technical skills of student engineers, and the selection of students from Kyoto Seika University and Hokuryo High School as finalists for the ‘S×PARK2026’ digital school festival award for their community-focused gaming project. By late October 2026, digital engagement expanded through e-sports and educational digital sports. Mouse Computer sponsored the ‘CONNeCT TOCHIGI 2026’ e-sports event in Tochigi Prefecture, featuring professional gamers. Additionally, the All Japan Sassen Association supported ‘Cyber KASSEN,’ a next-generation digital sport, at a junior high school in Tokyo to promote sensor-based digital sports in educational environments. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Digital sports initiatives expand in Japan through corporate sponsorship and school events Mouse Computer is sponsoring an e-sports event in Tochigi, while the All Japan Sassen Association introduced digital sports equipment to a junior high school in Tokyo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-sports-initiatives-expand-in-japan-through-corporate-sponsorship-and-school-events ### 2026-09-24: Student technology initiatives announced in Japan Student-led technology initiatives in Japan include the Supporters “Giiku Ten 2026” pitch contest and the selection of a Kyoto Seika University and Hokuryo High School project as S×PARK2026 finalists. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-technology-initiatives-announced-in-japan --- Cite as: Student and youth digital technology initiatives in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/student-and-youth-digital-technology-initiatives-in-japan