World Slipper Table Tennis Tournament 2026 in Kahoku

About this event

The 'World Slipper Table Tennis Tournament 2026 in Kahoku' will be held in Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture. Following its popularity last year, this tournament will be held again this year. The tournament features Singles (General Division, Elementary School & Under Division) and Doubles events, with entry fees of 2,000 yen, 1,500 yen, and 3,000 yen respectively. Entry is limited to 1 event per person. Registration on the day of the tournament is scheduled for 9:30, and the entry fee must be paid in advance. Group applications and payments for multiple persons are also possible; in that case, please clearly state the participants and events in the remarks column. Alongside the tournament, the 'My Very Own Slipper Art' contest will also be held. Participants can enter by bringing commercially available slippers freely decorated to the venue, with Grand Prize, Excellence Award, and Special Awards prepared. Artworks will be returned after the contest ends, but the organizer reserves the right to freely use photos of the works for PR and promotional purposes. Masaaki Miura of the comedy duo 'Rocket Dan' has been appointed as an ambassador to liven up the tournament. Having participated in last year's tournament and thrilled the venue, Mr. Miura will once again share the charm and fun of the tournament as an ambassador this year. Scenes from the tournament are also featured on the YouTube channel 'Rocket Dan Miura Channel'.

Venue

Kahoku Town Gymnasium

77 Yachitokorooka, Kahoku-cho, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata 999-3511