Waza-1 Grand Prix 2026 - Saitama "Kogisen" Festival

About this event

The "Waza-1 Grand Prix - Saitama 'Kogisen' Festival -", where trainees from prefectural advanced technical specialized training colleges (Kogisen) in Saitama Prefecture compete using skills and techniques cultivated through daily training, will be held for the first time at the Saitama Prefectural Center for Citizen Activities. A competition involving all trainees is a nationwide first attempt. On the day, finals for all 8 competition categories will take place: Spinning Top Contest, Professional Electrician Championship, Virtual Welding Challenge, Engine Overhaul Showdown, Squared Timber Shaving Master, Room Air Conditioner Installation Battle, Natural Language Programming Championship, and Wheelchair Care First Challenge. In addition, 20 types of free training and craft workshops are prepared, offering content that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Through various hands-on experiences such as engine overhaul, LED illumination making, bead bracelet making, and original keychain crafting, visitors can directly feel the fun of monozukuri (craftsmanship) and the appeal of technical skills. Some workshops require advance reservations, which are accepted from 10:00 AM on October 27 to November 13. As special guests, a talk show featuring Sakiko Matsui and Mai Shinuchi from the Saitama Support Squad, as well as stage events introducing aspects of the competition experiences, will be held. The venue will also feature food trucks and an all-you-can-pack vegetable stall (fee required), making it an event you can fully enjoy all day long.

Venue

Saitama Prefectural Center for Citizen Activities

6-26 Uchijukudai, Ina-machi, Kita-adachi-gun, Saitama 362-0812