Due to its popularity, the event will be held for the second time! Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Hyogo Ward’s Formation, “Photo

On October 28, an event called “Photogaining Competition Returns” will be held in Hyogo Ward, Kobe City. To participate in the event, advance registration is required through the Kobe City event application website and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on September 30.

The event will be held to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Hyogo Ward. A similar event was held in March this year and was so popular that it was decided to hold the event for the second time as “Returns.

Photogaining is a sport in which participants collect points at checkpoints within a time limit based on a map. Each team makes a plan and takes a photo of the same sample at the checkpoints! The number on the map is used as the score, and the team with the highest total score is ranked higher.

As in the previous event, this year’s event was held using a map of Hyogo Ward!

The person in charge of the event said, “Photo-logging is a new type of competition that combines walking around town and sports that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the charms of Hyogo Ward. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat participant, we look forward to your participation! We look forward to your participation, whether you are a newcomer or a repeat visitor.

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This is a game where you can learn more about your hometown!

Details

Date of the event

Saturday, October 28, 2023
*In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to Saturday, November 25.

Location

All around Hyogo Ward (Meeting place: Minatogawa Park)
(1-20-1 Arata-cho, Hyogo Ward, Kobe City)
Find it on GoogleMaps

Time

9:00-14:00 (of which competition time is 3 hours)

Capacity

90 teams (approx. 250 people)
*Lottery will be held in case of oversubscription. 70 teams (approx. 200 people) of which ward residents and citizens will be given priority.

Classification

Family Division (including elementary school students and younger and their parents)
General Division (adult (junior high school students and older) teams)
*Applications are on a team basis (2-5 members).
*All classes must be represented by a member 18 years of age or older.

Participation Fee

Free of charge

Participation Method

Advance application is required (Period: Monday, August 14, 2023, 9:00 – Saturday, September 30, 2023, 17:00)
For more information

• Kobe City Website https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/e90232/90thphotorogaining_returns.html