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E-sports Event 'The Power of Gaming for Families 2025'

In a notable initiative to bridge education and entertainment, eek, a group company of Solxyz, is set to produce its second e-sports event titled 'The Power of Gaming for Families 2025.' This event, organized in conjunction with Tomakomai City and the city's Board of Education, is scheduled for September 20, 2025. The partnership between eek and the city began earlier in April 2025, signaling a growing commitment to enriching local communities through innovative gaming experiences.

Event Details

• - Name: The Power of Gaming for Families 2025
• - Date: September 20, 2025 (Saturday) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• - Venue: KokoToma Lounge (1-minute walk from JR Tomakomai Station)

5-11-5 Omotemachi, Friend Building 1F, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido

• - Hosts: Tomakomai City, Tomakomai City Board of Education

The event will feature a prominent talk show and engaging experience booths designed to highlight the positive attributes of gaming.

Talk Show (1:30 PM - 2:15 PM)

Theme: Visualizing the Strengths Developed through Gaming
Speaker: Kohei Miyamoto (Harvard Graduate, Former Professional Gamer & Attorney)

Mr. Miyamoto will delve into how gaming enhances crucial skills such as concentration, strategic thinking, information processing, and problem-solving abilities. He aims to illustrate the educational value of games through personal anecdotes and real-life experiences, underscoring that gaming is not just a source of entertainment, but a vital tool for skill development.

Experience Booths (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

Activity: Let’s Play Minecraft!
Participants will be encouraged to engage in free play, share ideas, and learn fundamental operations and modeling techniques, thereby fostering critical thinking skills. It’s essential to note that while Minecraft and its associated assets are owned by the Microsoft Group, this event operates independently, highlighting its unique educational context.

Significance of the Event

This event's core focus is on developing children's abilities through gaming. By shifting the perspective of games from mere entertainment to educational tools, it provides a platform for families to rediscover the educational values inherent in gaming. The use of creative platforms such as Minecraft has garnered positive feedback from participants, who noted improvements in children's problem-solving skills and logical thinking.

Nationwide Expansion of E-sports Packages

The upcoming event will utilize eek's 'Municipal E-sports Package,' aiming to simplify the e-sports event hosting process for local governments. This all-in-one solution is designed to enable municipalities across Japan to comfortably organize e-sports events with ease.

Key Features of eek's E-sports Package

• - Facility Construction Package: Supports optimal environment setup.
• - Event Package: Offers comprehensive service from planning to operations.
• - Coaching Package: Skills enhancement support with guidance from former professional players.

Each package is customizable to fit the scale and objectives of individual municipalities, providing flexible solutions that cater to budgetary requirements and regional characteristics. With consistent support from initial consultations to implementation, eek aims to foster regional development and youth engagement, creating the best possible outcomes together with local communities.

Media Coverage and Testimonials

This event has been highlighted in local media, including the Tomakomai Minpo. Many attendees remarked on the opportunity as delightful, especially for the children experiencing Minecraft for the first time. Comments from city officials reflect a keen interest in exploring the educational potential of games beyond traditional views that often reduce them to mere entertainment.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this event, please contact:
eek Representative: Yamamoto
Phone: 011-522-9152
Email: [email protected]
Website: eek.co.jp

About Solxyz

• - Company Name: Solxyz Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 13F, msb Tamachi, 3-1-21 Shibaura, Minato-ward, Tokyo, 108-0023, Japan
• - CEO: Hiroki Akiyama
• - Established: February 1981
• - Capital: 1.4945 billion Yen (as of June 2025)
• - Business Focus: System integration, consulting, development, and related product sales
• - Website: solxyz.co.jp

To celebrate and harness the educational aspects of gaming, 'The Power of Gaming for Families 2025' promises to be an enriching experience for all involved.