Nawate Santa Tour 2026

About this event

In this event, the Santa Clauses appearing in "100 Santas" by picture book author Tomonori Taniguchi, a public relations ambassador for Shijonawate City, jump out from the picture book world to welcome participants at various locations throughout Shijonawate City. Aiming to promote citizens' health and deepen understanding of the city's geography, participants can enjoy an orienteering-style format where they take photos with the Santa Claus statues to earn points. It is also an eligible program under the Shijonawate City health program "Nawapo." On the day of the event, participants gather at 9:00, when a map showing the checkpoint Santa Claus statues is distributed. Afterwards, following an explanation of the rules, teams hold a "strategy meeting." Starting at 10:00, participants tour the checkpoints in the city until 14:00 while taking photos with the Santa Claus statues. The photos taken are converted into points, which are tallied up after reaching the goal. If a team fails to reach the goal by 14:00, points are deducted according to the delay. During the score tallying, recreational sports experiences are scheduled in the gymnasium, allowing participants to enjoy the waiting time. An awards ceremony will be held as soon as tallying is complete. Participation is limited to the first 50 groups (groups of 2 to 5 people), and groups consisting solely of junior high school students are not permitted. As items to bring, a digital camera or smartphone capable of confirming the photos taken on the day at the goal point is required. Applications are accepted from Wednesday, September 16 to Wednesday, November 11.

Venue

Shijonawate Civic Activity Center

3-1 Kitade-cho, Shijonawate, Osaka 575-0043