Nagoya City: Aichi-Nagoya2026 Emblem/tournament mascot Competition introduction Judo (life information)
20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi/Nagoya)
Date: September 19th (Saturday) to October 4th (Sunday), 2026
Location: Main venue: Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium (Mizuho Ward)
687 days left until the opening! (as of November 1, 2024)
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5th Asian Para Games (2026/Aichi/Nagoya)
Date: October 18th (Sunday) to October 24th (Saturday), 2026
Location: Main venue: Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium (Mizuho Ward)
716 days left until the opening! (as of November 1, 2024)
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Learn more about the tournament!
20th Asian Games
About the purple color in the logo
The purple color of Aichi Prefecture’s flower “Kakitsubata”
About the gold color of the logo
The golden color of “Shachihoko” at Nagoya Castle
About the green color of the logo
Expressed in green to represent the passion for the environment cultivated through the Aichi Expo and other events.
5th Asian Para Games
logo image
Expressing the burning passion of para athletes in warm colors
Official mascot Honohon
The name “Honohon” comes from the word “ho”, which is said to be the origin of the word “flame” (the appearance of a fire rising high and burning with a splatter of flames), and also conveys a sense of familiarity.
Big eyes always watching over the achievements of athletes
Shachihoko-like ears that can hear children’s laughter and cheers for athletes
Official mascot Uzumin
From “Uzu” and “Izumi”. The hope is that the passion of para-athletes will come together in a whirlpool, and that the excitement will bubble up and spread like a fountain.
Large eyes that always watch over the success of para-athletes, and a killer whale-like head that contains the mysterious power of a guardian deity.
He has a competitive personality and will take on any challenge until he overcomes it, no matter how difficult it may be.
Now broadcasting on SNS!
We are sending out information to make you look forward to the tournament, such as event announcements and messages from athletes! Follow us and enjoy the tournament together!
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Countdown until opening
rio olympic women’s basketball
Mika Kurihara, representative of Japan
event report
Experienced judo at an event 2 years ago
Talent Kayoko Okubo
To commemorate the tournament! Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially licensed goods are now available
Acrylic key chain 660 yen
Mug 1,650 yen
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I can’t wait until the opening! Countdown boards are being installed!
City Hall West Building ((Note) as of October 16th)
Location: Prefectural Office West Office Building, City Hall West Office Building, Subway Higashiyama Line “Sakae” Station West Ticket Gate, Kanayama General Station Access Bridge (both in Naka Ward), Mizuho Park Gymnasium (Mizuho Ward)
EVENT (free) (no application required)
Kinjo Pier Sports Festival
Various sports experiences such as dance performance and basketball
Date and time: November 16th (Saturday) and 17th (Sunday) from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Asian Games Event Plaza in front of Kinjofuto Station (Minato Ward)
Kinjo Pier Asian Games Stamp Rally
Prizes will be given to 5 people selected by lottery from among those who collected competition stamps. Mounts will be distributed at municipal parking lots, Maker’s Pier information counters, etc.
Date: November 16th (Saturday) to January 13th, 2020 (Monday/Holiday)
Target: Elementary school students and younger
Common matters
Inquiries: Meiko Development Promotion Division, Housing and Urban Affairs Bureau Phone number 052-972-2777 Fax number 052-972-4161
Asian Games Competition Introduction
Judo
It is a sport that originated in Japan, and there are over 100 types of techniques, including throwing techniques and solidifying techniques.
The victory condition is to get points such as “Ippon” and “Wazaari”
Required viewing time
If you win one game within 4 minutes of a game, the game ends. If the points are not decided, the game may go into overtime.
support
I felt like I was the referee when I watched the dynamic moves.“Ippon!”Let’s shout. The warm applause from the audience seats gives the players a boost!
Venue
You can watch the game here!
Prefectural New Gymnasium[愛知国際アリーナ](Scheduled to be completed in March 2020)
Location: Meijo 1-chome, Kita-ku
Access: Short walk from Meijo Koen Station on the Meijo Subway Line
We asked former judo athlete Mr. Tanimoto about the highlights of the Asian Games!
Judo is a sport in which expectations for winning a gold medal are especially high! The athletes approach the tournament with a strong fighting spirit, “I can’t lose!” Winning the gold medal at the Asian Games is an important turning point as we look ahead to the next Olympics. Your support gives strength to the players! Please come and support us!
When you nail a throwing technique, you feel the same shock that goes through your body as if you were jumping from the second floor. Athletes protect their bodies by being passive.
Ayumi Tanimoto
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games Athlete Committee Chair
Athens/Beijing Olympics women’s judo gold medal
I tried judo with medalist Tanimoto!
Athens Rio Paralympic Judo Silver Medal Winner Makoto Hirose
To perform a technique, it is important to shift the center of gravity by pulling on the opponent’s sleeves!
It is said that athletes can tell the strength of their opponent just by grappling with each other.
Mr. Ishida who participated in the experience
The moment I teamed up with Mr. Tanimoto, I was overwhelmed!
I felt the power of a gold medalist!
This is what makes judo so interesting!
Listen to the powerful sound!
“Don!” The sound of bodies colliding. The sound of a body slamming into the tatami mat. The players’ enthusiastic shouts, the audience’s gasps, and cheers! Feel the presence and unity of the venue with the sounds unique to the venue!
Please read it
Ask Tanimoto-san!
Points that everyone should enjoy at the Asian Games, behind-the-scenes details of the athletes at the tournament, etc.
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Common matters
Inquiries: Asia and Asian Para Games Promotion Division, General Affairs Bureau Phone number 052-972-4079 Fax number 052-972-4205