We heard a lively voice from the multi-purpose hall near the Kodomoen. Today is the day Okuma's New Sports Tournament is being held…

We have heard many local people will be participating, so we must go!

Because we have grown with, and are loved by the community.

We were divided into teams, and participated in three different sports.

"New sports" are physical exercises that we can easily enjoy, regardless of whether you win or lose.

We can enjoy it casually, but you will become excited when you play them.

That is what a sport is…
"Hooray!!" "Aah! Close!"
I could hear sighing and lively voices everywhere.

Gateball is a Japanese sport with similar rules to croquet, which originated from Europe!

Maybe it's the sport that started by hitting a ball with a wooden mallet or cane while doing farmwork…

No matter what era, no matter how tough the times…
Humans with always be "playful"… I see!
Creating something new from your own point of view is "playfulness".
If you don't have room for "playfulness" in your heart, you won't experience it. 

There is learning in playtime!
In that case, you have to have "playfulness" in learning.

Translated by "Gohan" and "Kinakomochi".