Experience the Thrill of Frescobol at the Beach Sports Day in Japan

The Japan Frescobol Association (JFBA) is thrilled to announce an exciting event for beach sports enthusiasts and newcomers alike! On March 22, 2026, the "All About Beach Sports Day" will be held in Osaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, where participants will have the remarkable opportunity to try their hand at frescobol, along with several other engaging beach sports.

This event, organized by the General Incorporated Association of Sports Tourism Osaki, aims to promote sports and boost the local community. By bringing together expert instructors from various sports backgrounds, the day promises to be a festive and enriching experience for all attendees. Get ready for a multi-sport adventure that includes Air Badminton, Beach Tennis, Frescobol, and Beach Wrestling. Furthermore, participants can join the fun at the Beach Sandal Grand Prix, where top performers will win local specialties from Osaki!

Event Details

- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Event Name: All About Beach Sports Day!
- Location: Osaki Town Beach Sports Venue (In the case of rain: Osaki Town Gymnasium)
- Participation Fee: Free

Featured Instructors

- Air Badminton Experience

- Michiyuki Maeda (Former Badminton National Representative)
- Ikku Wakisaka (Former Badminton National Representative)

- Beach Tennis Experience

- Hiroshi Osumi (Chairman of the Japan Beach Tennis Federation)
- Aoi Shibayama (National Representative for the All Japan Beach Tennis Championships)

- Frescobol Experience

- Hideki Sugimura (Japan National Representative)

- Beach Wrestling Experience

- Kanoya Leo Kids

Schedule

- 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM: Opening of the Experience Session

- Frescobol, Beach Tennis, Beach Wrestling

- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Morning Beach Sandal Grand Prix
- 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM: Opening of the second Experience Session

- Frescobol, Beach Tennis, Beach Wrestling, Air Badminton

- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Beach Sandal Grand Prix
- 3:00 PM: Event Conclusion

Participation is open, and you can sign up via the QR code on the event flyer. Please note that this event is designed to be informal and allows for free participation. Advance registration is simply for understanding expected attendance and does not guarantee or limit participation on the day of the event.

What is Frescobol?

Frescobol is a unique and engaging beach sport that originated from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro in 1945. This sport has gained popularity around the world, especially among beach-goers who appreciate its cooperative nature. Unlike traditional competitive sports, frescobol focuses on two players working together to keep the rally going, rather than competing against each other. The game lasts for five minutes, with players maintaining a distance of seven meters to strategize while they play. This collaborative style has earned frescobol a reputation as a "sport of empathy."

The JFBA is actively working towards the unification of international rules and is in basic agreement with the Rio Frescobol Federation (FEFERJ) for the establishment of the first-ever global organization, the UAFI, which is targeted for October 2025. In Japan, the sport continues to grow, with 29 registered regional clubs and five recognized student organizations.

Join us in celebrating this vibrant sport and be a part of the beach sports culture in Japan!