Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho Nakadori Tug-of-War Tournament 2026
Event Period May 25th Mon- May 29th Fri, 2026
Venue: Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave. and Otemachi Nakadori
This year marks the 10th anniversary! The Marunouchi tradition, "Otemachi, Marunouchi, Yurakucho Nakadori Tug-of-War Tournament 2026".
In the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho Area, this event, which began in 2017, is being held for the 10th time with the aim of promoting health and interaction among companies and employees.
We hope both participants and supporters will enjoy this event as a way to foster communication among superiors, senior colleagues, junior colleagues, and new employees, transcending departmental and team boundaries, and as part of our efforts to promote SDGs and ESG activities by creating a fulfilling work environment.
Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho Nakadori Tug-of-War Tournament 2026 Results Announcement
May 25, 2026 Mon- Qualifying Round Day 1 [Match Results (PDF)]
May 26, 2026 Tue- Qualifying Round Day 2 [Match Results (PDF)]
Wed Qualifying Round Day 3 [Match Results (PDF)]
May 28, 2026 Thu- Qualifying Round Day 4 [Match Results (PDF)]
Final Tournament, May 29, 2026 Fri [Match Results (PDF)]
Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho Nakadori Tug-of-War Tournament 2026 Details
<Scheduled date>
Qualifying Tournament
Mon 2026, Otemachi Nakadori (in front of OTEMACHI FINANCIAL CITY, in front of Hoshinoya)
May 26, 2026 Tue, Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave. (in front of Marunouchi Bldg. and in front of Nichome Building)
Wed May 27, 2026, Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave. (in front of Marunouchi Bldg. and in front of Nichome Building)
Thu, May 28, 2026, Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave. (in front of Marunouchi Bldg. and in front of Nichome Building)
Final Tournament
Fri May 29, 2026, Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave. (in front of Marunouchi Bldg.)
The event will be held over a total of 5 days, from 12:00 to 13:00 each day (during lunchtime).
* Alternative Venue in case of rain: TOKIA 1F Galleria West side passageway
[Qualifying League Match Schedule (PDF)]
<Guests for the final round have been decided!>
Following last year's success, players from Meiji University Rugby Club will be appearing in an exhibition match against the winning team, sponsored by Marunouchi 15th Street PROJECT., a rugby fan community site operated by Mitsubishi Estate!
A dream match between elite teams from the region who have advanced through the qualifiers and rugby players who have won the national university championship for the 14th time this year.
Be sure to check out the exciting match unfolding on Nakadori Street!
Furthermore, "Cheer Re-Man's," a social performance team that's currently the talk of the town as "salarymen who cheer," will also be making an appearance!
Their breathtaking performance will further electrify Venue!
▼Meiji University Rugby Club
https://www.meijirugby.jp/
▼Cheer Re-Man's
https://26live.cheerremans.co.jp/
<Application Guidelines>
Eligible participants: Companies and stores with offices in Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho.
Participation fee: 40,000 yen per team (tax included)
We have a premium ticket option available this year! Please see the entry form for details.
How to apply: Apply through the application form*Applications are now closed.
*If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
*Teams must be mixed-gender, and each match must include both males and females.
*Only one team per company is allowed to participate. (If there are multiple applications, a lottery will be held.)
<Process after application>
Recruitment Period: Now recruiting -Wed April 15, 2026*Recruitment is now closed.
Notification of acceptance/rejection via email: Scheduled for April 23, 2026 Thu
Application and payment acceptance Period: April 24th Fri, 2026 - May 1st Fri
