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2025 Maizuru Technical College Programming Contest Overview

On November 30, 2025, the Maizuru Technical College (Kyoto Prefecture), under the leadership of Principal Yasuhiro Hayashi, hosted the Maizuru Technical College Programming Contest. This event aimed to enhance the creativity, expressiveness, technical skills, and communication abilities of elementary and junior high school students from the Maizuru area. The contest was organized in collaboration with the City of Maizuru, the Maizuru Board of Education, and several sponsors.

Event Details

The programming contest took place at the Maizuru Red Brick Park, specifically in the second building of the Maizuru City Memorial Hall. It targeted students from fifth grade to ninth grade, offering them a platform to present their innovative ideas and projects.

Judging Panel

The contest was overseen by a revered judging panel led by Yasuhiro Hayashi, which included notable figures from the local government and educational bodies, such as Yoshitaro Kuwagaki, Hiroshi Yamashita, and representatives from various companies.

Contest Categories

The competition featured three main categories:
1. Idea Category: Inviting participants to use programming and ICT technologies to develop innovative ideas that contribute to the community or address the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Game Category: Challenging students to create and present games that reflect their creativity and expressiveness.
3. Making Things Category: Focusing on systems that utilize electronic work, IoT, and AI technologies, encouraging hands-on project development.

Event Highlights

On the day of the contest, 13 students presented their projects. In the Idea Category, three projects were submitted, all showcasing inventive solutions for community enhancement and SDG adherence, which were presented to the judges.

In the Game Category, eight projects were presented. Participants showcased their games, including a notable project developed by students from Takahama Junior High School, which aimed to promote Takahama Town. An exciting flight simulator that allowed users to explore the skies above Maizuru Technical College also drew attention.

The Making Things Category featured one project: a demonstration of an autonomous control robot utilizing ROS2, which the presenter brought along for live demonstration.

Participants expressed their admiration for the high quality of projects, reflecting on how watching various entries was an inspiring experience. Comments such as