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new August 22, 2025 common

[The SHIGA Shining National Sports Festival Open Competition starts tomorrow!]

new August 22, 2025 common

The 24th National Sports Tournament for the Disabled, "Wata-SHIGA Shining Disabled Sports," team competition pairings have been decided!

August 8, 2025 common

Daido Life Insurance Co., Ltd. presented a list of special sponsorship funds to WataSHIGA Shining Disability Sports!

August 7, 2025 common

The lunch menu for the opening and closing ceremonies of the WataSHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports Games has been completed!

Recruitment information

August 6, 2025 country sports

We are looking for participants for the WataSHIGA Shining National Sports Equestrian Competition Viewing Tour!

July 31, 2025 common

The SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports Overall Achievement Certificates, Frames, and Paper Frames are now complete!!

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Shiga Daihatsu Arena Tour with aerial shots and 360° views

Heiwado HATO stadium tour with aerial shots and 360° views

WataSHIGA Shining National Sports/Disability Sports

[🏐🏊🏀 The SHIGA Kagayaku Kuni Spo/Kai Spo Disability Sports Rehearsal Tournament was held 🥎🏓⚽] Many volunteers were active at the disability sports rehearsal tournament on May 24th and 25th 🧢🧢 We are looking for management volunteers until the 30th (Friday) this week. In particular, we would appreciate your cooperation if you can participate in the next ceremony and disability sports athletics. Volunteers who volunteer will receive an original tournament HO card, sponsored by Heiwado Co., Ltd. 🎽National Sports Closing Ceremony 10/8 (Wed) Heiwado HATO Stadium (Hikone City) 🎽Para-Sports Opening Ceremony 10/25 (Sat) Heiwado HATO Stadium (Hikone City) Closing Ceremony 10/27 (Mon) Heiwado HATO Stadium (Hikone City) Athletics (Physical and Intellectual) 10/25 (Sat) - 27 (Mon) Heiwado HATO Stadium (Hikone City) The recruitment period for volunteers is until May 30 (Fri). We look forward to your application ❕ Click here to apply ⇒ https://gameconductor.shiga.jp/shiga-sports2025 #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsPara-Sports #NationalSportsTournament #NationalAthleticsTournament #NationalSportsTournament #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #Para-Sports #WantToConnectWithSportLovers #Volunteer

The SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Rehearsal Tournament

The Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Rehearsal Tournament was held! In preparation for the "Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports," rehearsal tournaments (14 events in total) were held at 15 venues in the prefecture over two days, May 24th and 25th! The athletes demonstrated the results of their daily practice and thrilled the venue with their heated play. Only 152 days left until the "Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports" 🔥 Let's all cheer enthusiastically together at the venue! ! Official tournament website → https://shiga-sports2025.jp/ #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports Para-Sports #National Sports Meet #National Athletic Meet #National Sports Meet #National Sports Meet #Shiga Prefecture #Shiga Sports #Disabled Sports #Disabled Sports #Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports #Rehearsal Tournament #I want to connect with people who like sports #Watching sports

16 JR stations in the prefecture are decorated in "Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports" style! ! In order to accelerate the creation of momentum for Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports, as the first step of city dressing to decorate the prefecture in tournament style, the stairs and walls of the stations are decorated in both tournament style! Caffy Chaffy decorations will welcome you at each station in the prefecture 🥰 Please take a look when you use the station! #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports #National Sports Meet #National Sports Meet for the Disabled #Shiga Prefecture

[Wata SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Rehearsal Tournament]

[We will be holding the Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports Rehearsal Tournament!] In preparation for the "Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports" to be held this fall, rehearsal tournaments (14 events in total) will be held at 15 venues in the prefecture from May 24th (Sat) to 25th (Sun)! Your cheers will help support the athletes 📣 Admission is free, so please come to the venue and let's all cheer on! For details and information in case of cancellation, please click here ⇒ https://shiga-sports2025.jp/common/post15821 #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports Para-Sports #National Sports Meet #National Athletic Meet #National Sports Meet for the Disabled #Shiga Prefecture #Shiga Sports #Disabled Sports #Wata-SHIGA Shining Para-Sports #Rehearsal Tournament

We presented GS Yuasa Corporation with a letter of appreciation for their corporate sponsorship of the Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports. The sponsorship money received will be used to promote and raise awareness of both tournaments! The company sent us the following message: "Just as the phrase 'Wata-SHIGA Shining' suggests, we sincerely hope that all the athletes will shine in Shiga Prefecture." Let's work together to make the tournament a success! (Photo: Takeshi Higuchi, Director of GS Yuasa Corporation) #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports #GS Yuasa Corporation #Sponsorship #Shiga Prefecture #Letter of appreciation

[🧢❕Wata SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para Sports Volunteer Recruitment Deadline is Near❕🧢] Thank you for your many applications❕ We need a few more volunteers for the next ceremony, Para Sports Athletics. The activity location is Heiwado HATO Stadium (Hikone City). We appreciate your cooperation❕ 🎽National Sports Closing Ceremony 10/8 (Wed) 🎽Para Sports Opening Ceremony 10/25 (Sat) Closing Ceremony 10/27 (Mon) Athletics (Physical/Intellectual) 10/25 (Sat) - 27 (Mon) The recruitment period is until May 30 (Fri). We look forward to your applications❕ Apply here⇒ https://gameconductor.shiga.jp/shiga-sports2025 #WataSHIGAShiningKokuSportsDisabledSports #NationalSportsTournament #NationalAthleticsMeeting #NationalSportsTournamentfortheDisabled #ShigaPrefecture #ShigaSports #DisabledSports #Iwanttoconnectwithpeoplewholikesports #Volunteer #Athletics

ご連絡ください。 English: #Repost @shiga_kyogi2025 • • • • • • [Project to discover and develop the next generation of athletes] "Now accepting applications for the 12th class of Shiga Rei Kids!!" Starting May 1st, we will be accepting applications for the 12th class of Shiga Rei Kids! This is for 5th grade elementary school students in Shiga Prefecture! Select Program Dates Saturday, June 21st 9:00-19:00 Nagahama Civic Gymnasium Deadline: Sunday, June 1st Saturday, June 28th 9:00-19:00 Azuchi Mariate Deadline: Sunday, June 8th Sunday, July 6th 9:00-19:00 Ukaru-chan Arena (Shiga Prefectural Gymnasium) Deadline: Sunday, June 15th Saturday, July 12th 9:00-19:00 Yasu City General Gymnasium Application Deadline: Sunday, June 29th Click here for the application URL! https://ttzk.graffer.jp/pref-shiga/smart-apply/apply-procedure-alias/lakids Let's liven up Shiga Prefecture through sports together! We look forward to as many people as possible participating! #ShigaPrefecture #Sports #ShigaPrefectureSportsAssociation #ShigaLaiKids12thTerm #LaiKids #SelectProgram #ShigaNationalSports #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabledSports

We presented a letter of appreciation to Sumitomo Electric Printed Circuits Co., Ltd. for their corporate sponsorship of the Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports. The sponsorship money will be used to promote and raise awareness of both tournaments! The company sent us the following message: "This is the first time in 44 years that the tournament has been held in Shiga Prefecture, and as a local company, we will support both tournaments to make them a success!" Let's make the tournament a success together! #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports #Sumitomo Electric Printed Circuits Co., Ltd. #Sponsorship #Shiga Prefecture #Letter of appreciation

On Sunday, May 4th, the Shinoda Fireworks were held at Shinoda Shrine in Ueda-cho, Omihachiman City. The Shinoda Fireworks are also registered in the cultural program of the tournament, and are made by kneading a board with Japanese gunpowder made from a mixture of sulfur, saltpeter, and paulownia ash using a traditional technique that is now rare, and then setting off a trick fireworks display with a picture drawn on it. The trick fireworks are created by deciding on a theme from a topic each year and considering and creating a design, and this year, Caffy's design emerged in the evening darkness. The cultural program is a cultural program project that promotes the charms of Shiga, such as its history, culture, and nature, in conjunction with the Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports Tournaments, and will boost momentum for the holding of both tournaments. #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports Tournaments #NationalSportsTournament #ShigaPrefecture #NationalSports #Para-Sports #Caffy #Chaffy #ShinodaFireworks #Fireworks

We appeared at the "Kyoto Hannaryz vs Shiga Lakes Public Viewing in Biwappi Sports Square" held on Sunday, May 4th. We appeared at the "Kyoto Hannaryz vs Shiga Lakes Public Viewing in Biwappi Sports Square" held on Sunday, May 4th. At the venue, players from "Lake Blue SHIGA", the parent team of the National Sports Basketball Men's Adults, Caffy and Chaffy appeared and promoted the National Sports and Para-Sports. Shiga Lakes lost by a narrow margin, but it was a very exciting day. #WataSHIGAShiningNationalSportsDisabledSports #NationalSportsTournament #NationalSportsTournamentForDisabledPeople #ShigaPrefecture #NationalSports #DisabledSports #Caffy #Chaffy #ShigaLakes #Basketball #Boccia #Rowing

Opening of "Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports"

We are looking for spectators for the opening and closing ceremonies of the "Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports"! 🔥🎶 Many well-known celebrities from Shiga Prefecture, including Takanori Nishikawa (Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports PR Ambassador), Rikako Yagi, Daisuke Miyagawa, and others, will appear at the ceremony, and the Blue Impulse is also scheduled to fly at the National Sports General Closing Ceremony! 🎤🛫✨ The application period is until Monday, June 9, 2025! Please apply! ! 🔥🔥 For more information, please click here ↓ (https://shiga-sports2025.jp/ceremony-application) #WataShigaShiningNationalSportsDisabilitySports #NationalSportsTournament #NationalSportsTournamentforDisabledPeople #SeekingSpectators

We presented Adams Security Co., Ltd. with a letter of appreciation for their donation to "Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports." The donation will be used for the operation of the tournament! The company sent us the message, "Adams Security supports the success of all athletes!!" 😀 Let's make the tournament more exciting together! #Wata-SHIGA Shining National Sports and Para-Sports #AdamsSecurity Co., Ltd. #Donation #Shiga Prefecture #Letter of appreciation

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corporate sponsorship

JAPANGAMES Partner (JSPO)

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Mizuno Corporation

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.

Celespo

Jiji Press

JAPANGAMES Partner (SHIGA)

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

The Shiga Bank, Ltd.

Heiwado Co., Ltd.

Ayaha Co., Ltd.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Toray Industries, Inc.

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.

SGH Culture and Sports Foundation

Nitto Denko Corporation

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

Special support for disability sports
Daido Life supports Watashiga Sparkling Disability Sports

Daido Life Insurance Company

official sponsor

Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd.

Koka Polymer Co., Ltd.

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Co., Ltd.

Ishida Co., Ltd.

Horiba Ltd.

Nikkei Panel System Co., Ltd.

Heishin Equipment Co., Ltd.

Fujino Foods Co., Ltd.

JA Group Shiga

Heiwado Foundation

official supporters

Kansai Mirai Bank, Ltd.

Ichigane Kogyosha Co., Ltd.

Shiga Prefecture Construction Industry Association

Santo Kogyosha Co., Ltd.

Shiga Prefecture Credit Guarantee Association

Taneya Co., Ltd.

PRO-SEED Co., Ltd.

Consumers' Cooperative Union Coop Shiga

Fuji Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Furukawa Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.

Koto Shinkin Bank

Sasagawa Corporation

Nippon Software Development

Nagahama Shinkin Bank

Yokoburi Co., Ltd.

Furuya Metal Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Electric Printed Circuits, Inc.

Building Consultant Wise Co., Ltd.

Daiwa House Realty Management Co., Ltd.

GS Yuasa Corporation

Shiga Prefecture Sporting Goods Cooperative Association

official suppliers

Aicom Co., Ltd.

ZTV Co., Ltd.

Higashiomi Cable Network Co., Ltd.

Shiga Toyota Co., Ltd.

Toyota Mobility Shiga Co., Ltd.

Toyota Corolla Shiga Co., Ltd.

Nets Toyota Biwako Co., Ltd.

Shiga Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan Prince Shiga Sales Co., Ltd.

Shiga Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd.

Keiji Mazda Co., Ltd.

Shiga Mitsubishi Motors Sales Co., Ltd.

Shiga Subaru Motor Co., Ltd.

Suzuki Motor Sales Shiga Co., Ltd.

Honda Auto Fukunaga Co., Ltd.

Shiga Honda Sales Co., Ltd.

Honda Sales Futaba Co., Ltd.

Honda Clio Shiga Co., Ltd.

Wisely Planning Co., Ltd.

Kyoto Shimbun Holdings Co., Ltd.

ZONE Inc.

Asterisk Co., Ltd.

National Mazda Workers' Union Federation

Bauhaus Corporation

Yamajin Development Co., Ltd.

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

WinWorks Inc.

Heiwado Co., Ltd.

Dixie Japan Co., Ltd.

Shiroyama Co., Ltd.

Japan Post Co., Ltd. Kinki Branch

Niitaka Co., Ltd.

Japan Flower Designers Association

Shiga Prefecture Forestry Association

Toray Industries, Inc.

Waternet Co., Ltd.

Toyota Rental & Leasing Shiga Co., Ltd.

Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management Co., Ltd.

Kondotec Co., Ltd.

Nippon Paper Crecia Co., Ltd.

COLOR Inc.

Shintei Security Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd.

Honey Coffee Co., Ltd.

Shimizu Office Equipment Co., Ltd.

Taneya Co., Ltd.

Tournament cooperating companies

Shiga Prefecture Federation of Co-operative Associations Biwako Broadcasting Co., Ltd. FM Shiga Co., Ltd. Rui Taka Co., Ltd. Shiga Prefectural Security Industry Association Omi Forging Co., Ltd. Shiga Prefecture Landscape Architecture Association Gensan Food Co., Ltd. Nippon Rent a Car Kansai Co., Ltd. Nakahiro Co., Ltd. Activo Inc. Yamasho Co., Ltd. FamilyMart Co., Ltd. Seishindo Co., Ltd. Takagi Meriyasu Co., Ltd. MARUGO Co., Ltd. Sekisui Taga Chemical Co., Ltd. Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Otsu Branch) Yamajikusu Co., Ltd. D-SOL Co., Ltd. IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd. D-ACT Co., Ltd. Toraya Trading Co., Ltd. Shiga Shofu Co., Ltd. Kyoei Industry Co., Ltd. Grape Marketing Inc. JNC Fibers Co., Ltd. Seishin Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Japan Racing Association Ritto Training Center Ogagame Co., Ltd. Toyo Chemical Co., Ltd. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. Japan Sports Facilities Co., Ltd. Tachi Construction Co., Ltd. Sumitomo Life Insurance Company Shiga Branch I'm Co., Ltd. Yamakyu Co., Ltd. Secom Co., Ltd. Liam Co., Ltd. Nippon Life Insurance Company Shiga Branch Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. Shiga Branch Office Canon Machinery Inc. Ainz Co., Ltd. Adams Security Co., Ltd. UACJ Extrusion Shiga Corporation Sun Seven Exuzu Co., Ltd. Yutaka Pharmacy Co., Ltd. AZUSA SKIN&WELLNESS CLINIC Lake Biwa Steamship Co., Ltd. HanaCupid Shiga Branch Hino Seiki Co., Ltd. BioX Co., Ltd. Shiga Prefecture Judicial Scriveners Association Kikkoman Foods Corporation G-TEKT Corporation Hotalux Co., Ltd. Toyobo Co., Ltd. General Research Institute Amana Ellen Co., Ltd. Omi Printing Co., Ltd. Shin-Asahi Electronics Co., Ltd. Sakata Inx Corporation Murai Construction Co., Ltd. Shiga Prefecture Gaming Industry Cooperative Association Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. JA Lake Shiga JA Kouka JA Green Omi JA Shiga Gamo Town JA Higashi Notogawa JA Koto JA Higashi Biwako JA Lake Ibuki JA Kita Biwako JA Bank Shiga Shinren JA Zennoh Shiga JA Kyosairen Shiga Mitsuboshi Cord Co., Ltd. Sekisui Plastics Shiga Co., Ltd. Pantech Co., Ltd.

Related organizations

Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture Sports Association

Shiga Prefecture Sports Association for the Disabled

Shiga Sports Navi!

Shiga Prefectural Headquarters for Improvement of Competitiveness

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