Forget being a spectator: immerse yourself in the excitement of a traditional Japanese sports day where you're not just watching, but actively participating in a beloved cultural tradition.

At CAMPiece KIMITSU in Kimitsu City, Chiba, the "Japanese Countryside School Experience" transforms international visitors into students for a day at Kimi-no-Koko, a school housed in a beautifully preserved former school building. This unique program recreates the atmosphere of a Showa-era countryside school, complete with an undokai: Japan's cherished sports day tradition that once served as a vital community gathering event.

In modern Japan, where declining birthrates and aging populations have created a growing social disconnect, undokai represents something precious: it is a tradition that once brought entire communities together. The team at Undokaiya, which helps bring this experience to life, believes passionately that "when people connect, the positive flow of energy begins." Their mission is to recreate that excitement, making every day feel like the drama and energy of an athletic event, where sport becomes the catalyst for human connection across all borders.