Editorial

15:43 JST, March 14, 2025

A national sporting event that has been held for many years is approaching a turning point. It is essential to reduce the burden on host prefectures and devise ways to make the events more attractive.

A panel of experts at the Japan Sport Association (JSA) has compiled a draft proposal regarding the future image of the Japan Games. The Japan Games are hosted annually by each prefecture in rotation. The draft proposal focuses on “simplification of the events,” and the JSA will consider specific measures and embark on reforms.

The Japan Games began in 1946 as the National Sports Festival, and its name was changed last year. The central government, the JSA and the host prefecture jointly organize each event, with most of the expenses borne by the prefecture.

The Japan Games have played a certain role in the promotion of sports in local communities,........

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