SOEDA-LAN 2026

About this event

To promote the advantages of the 10 Gbps ultra-high-speed internet connection (BBIQ) provided throughout Soeda Town both inside and outside the municipality, and to utilize the power of esports for regional revitalization and solving local challenges, SOEDA-LAN2026 will be held on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. The event is co-organized with FENNEL, one of Japan's largest professional esports teams; QT DIG∞, a professional esports team based in Fukuoka, Kyushu; Kyushu Bark Transport, which operates transportation and wood processing businesses in Soeda Town; and QTnet, Inc., which provides ultra-high-speed internet connections throughout Soeda Town. Like last year, the event will welcome special guests including world-renowned professional esports players and popular commentators, along with food stalls featuring local gourmet cuisine. Scheduled guests include Miya from FENNEL, a top-ranked fighting game player globally; aCola from ZETA DIVISION, who is drawing attention as a future leader in the esports world; Futoshi Watanabe of the Saikouisen Nihon Pro Mahjong Association, who served as a model for the mahjong AI "NAGA"; Shogo Takita, who is well-versed in the mahjong AI "NAGA" and advanced to the finals of the "Mahjong Saikyo Ketteisen 2025"; and Ran Mouri, the PR Ambassador of Soeda Town. Planned content includes next-generation AR activities using HADO AR (augmented reality) technology, ROBLOX gaming platform where visitors can play and create various games, retro games, horror games, PC-LAN, nostalgic toys, mahjong, Minecraft, the SOEDA Esports No. 1 Championship, VALORANT, and more.

Venue

Soeda Town

Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka