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Tokyo En-Joy! Senior Health Sports Festival

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has initiated various programs to promote the health and community engagement of seniors, especially in an era where longevity is prevalent. As part of these efforts, the "Tokyo En-Joy! Senior Health Sports Festival" is set to take place again this year, aimed at enhancing health and fostering friendships among the senior generation.

Last year, approximately 2,700 athletes participated in various competitions, showcasing their skills across activities like running, throwing, kicking, and more. Notably, over 150 entrants were aged 85 and above, demonstrating that elderly citizens can thrive in sports while having fun. This event is an excellent opportunity for senior participants to put their practice to the test and enjoy a vibrant sports experience. We encourage everyone to join!

In addition, the festival will also serve as a promotional platform for the upcoming 39th National Health and Welfare Festival, "Nenrin Pic Chōju Tokyo 2028," scheduled to take place in 2028. Information booths will be available at the festival to stir interest and momentum for this future event.

Event Details

• - Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Sports Association

• - Event Duration: From October 10 to November 29, 2023.

• - Disciplines: This year’s festival will host ten events including archery, soccer, large-ball table tennis, soft tennis, tennis, softball, kendo, petanque, gateball, and marathon.

• - Venues: Competitions will be held at multiple locations including Komazawa Olympic Park, Ariake Tennis Forest Park, and Tokyo Budokan among others.

• - Eligibility: Open to residents of Tokyo who will be 59 years or older by April 1, 2023.

• - Selection Process: Previously, the festival included a selection process for representatives to the national health festival. However, since there will be no national event for the 2023 fiscal year, this year’s festival will not involve any selections.

Registration Period

Registration opens from July 1 to July 31, 2023. For details on individual event schedules and the registration process, please refer to the attached flyer available in the official announcement.

Where to Find Information

Event brochures will be distributed at municipal offices, the sports section of local government facilities, and community centers.

Related Events

To further promote community engagement, Tokyo will host the "Tokyo En-Joy! Senior Community Exchange Festival." This event will create opportunities for people to meet and participate in various activities, such as Go, shogi, health Mahjong, karaoke, dance sports, and e-sports. Open to all ages, this exciting initiative will be held again this year, with additional details to be released soon.

For updates, please visit the official website. Here’s a link to last year's event details: Senior Community Exchange Festival.

Additional Benefits

Participants in this project can earn Tokyo Points. Those who register on the Tokyo app can receive 200 Tokyo Points by completing a survey at the event venues and following the app’s procedure.

For More Information

For queries regarding the event and associated activities, please contact:
Sports Promotion Headquarters, Sports Planning Department, Nenrin Pic Promotion Division, Phone: 03-5388-2846.
For participation inquiries, contact:
Tokyo Sports Association, Business Department, Lifelong Sports Division, Phone: 03-6804-8122.