which translates to "Hackathon at Hot Springs." This year’s main event will take place at a hot spring location, with pre-qualifying rounds conducted both online and in person. For those interested in participating in the Kyushu preliminaries, they will be held on September 27-28, 2025, at XOSS POINT, located at Kumamoto's new urban center.
Details of the Kyushu Qualifying Round
- - Event Dates: September 27-28, 2025
- - Venue: XOSS POINT, Kumamoto City, Japan
- - Capacity: Maximum of 50 participants (subject to selection process)
Following the qualifying rounds, the grand finale will occur from December 6 to 8, 2025, at the Lime Resort in Hakone, Kanagawa. Here, teams will compete for top honors, showcasing their innovations to industry experts.
Insights from RKKCS’s Judge
Among the judges is RKKCS’s Executive Officer, Yasuyuki Tokuyama, who expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the event. "With coding now being increasingly facilitated by AI, the emphasis is on how quickly services can be launched. Hackathons like SPAJAM foster the skills needed to turn ideas into reality in a short period," he stated. Tokuyama noted how last year's event inspired him, particularly by witnessing the creativity and enthusiasm of young developers. He pointed out that the Kyushu qualifying round usually attracts many students and hopes that some of them will display ideas as imaginative as, if not more so than, those from professional adult developers, leading them to success in the finals.
About RKKCS
RKKCS is a leading service provider supporting Japan’s social infrastructure. Since its establishment in 1966, it has extended its IT services to over 300 local governments and more than 50 financial institutions across the country. By integrating its in-house developed systems with comprehensive service offerings—from installation to support and maintenance—RKKCS aims to create a future that exceeds expectations while contributing to sustainable societal development.
Company Overview
- - Name: RKKCS, Inc.
- - Headquarters: JR Kumamoto Shirakawa Building, 11F, 3-15-60 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, Japan
- - President: Atsushi Kaneko
- - Business Scope: Software development, system implementation support, maintenance services, facility management & consulting
- - Established: July 1966
- - Website: RKKCS
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