Japan Championship 2026
- Date
- Jul 18 - 19, 2026
- City
- Daito, Osaka, Japan
- Venue
- Address
- 4-6, Akebonocho, Daito, Osaka (大東市曙町4番6号) 〒574-0076
- Details
ホール 1,2 (メイン) 、中会議室(サブ) / Hall 1,2 (Main), Mid-Conference Room (Sub)
- Contact
- Organizers
- Asami Ohkusa, Han Wu (吳翰), Kenya Yahata (八幡顕也), Ryohei Yoshioka (吉岡亮平), Ryutaro Miyazaki (宮崎隆太郎), Shuhei Omura (大村周平), Takayuki Tanaka (田中隆喜), Takumi Kondo (近藤匠), Tomoki Moriyama (森山智樹), Toru Morooka (諸岡徹), Yasunari Kumekawa (粂川泰成), Yuichi Hamada (濵田祐一), and Yuji Suse (巣瀬雄史)
- WCA Delegates
- Asami Ohkusa, Han Wu (吳翰), Kenya Yahata (八幡顕也), Ryutaro Miyazaki (宮崎隆太郎), and Yuichi Hamada (濵田祐一)
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- Information
日本一を決めよう。
2026年度日本チャンピオンを決める国内最大の大会です。
FMCを除く、WCA公式競技16種目を開催します。
FMC競技については、別日に開催します。こちらよりお申し込みください。
Japan FMC Championship 2026本大会の決勝ラウンドにはWCA規則9p2bを適用し、最低50%の日本国籍の競技者が決勝戦に進出します。
主催: Japan Championship 2026 実行委員会
後援: 一般社団法人スピードキュービングジャパン
協力: 大阪キューブ会 / くるくる会This competition will determine the 2026 Japan National Champion.
Important: Language Requirement
This competition is held to determine the National Champion of Japan. Please note that all proceedings, announcements, and interactions with judges will be conducted exclusively in Japanese. Please be advised that we cannot accommodate personal interpreters within the competition area.In accordance with WCA Regulation 9p2b, a nationality quota will be applied to the final rounds of this competition. For all final rounds, at least 50% of the finalists shall represent Japan.
Organized by: Japan Championship 2026 Organizing Committee
Supported by: Speedcubing Japan
In cooperation with: Osaka Cube / Kurukuru Kai
- Events
- Main event
- Competitor limit
- 350
- Number of times bookmarked
- 54
- Registration period
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Online registration will be open from to .
- Registration requirements
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Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 350 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ¥5,000 (Japanese Yen).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until on the Register tab.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Spectators can attend paying an entry fee of ¥2,000 (Japanese Yen).
Competitors may only register for events that they are already qualified for.
参加資格
本大会では、所持記録による参加資格制限を行います。
通常の大会と異なり、先着順の申し込み承認ではありません。
大会申し込み締め切り時の所持タイムの順位によって、参加資格が確定します。
詳細については、参加資格を参照ください。重要確認事項
本大会は、競技に参加しない時間帯の競技者の方々に、決勝戦を含むジャッジ及びスクランブラー対応を行っていただくことを前提としたスケジュールとなっております。以下の点にご留意ください。
- 遅刻した場合は失格となることがあります（WCA Regulations 2k1）
- デリゲートの承認がない限り、競技者はジャッジまたはスクランブラーとして対応できるよう会場に滞在しなければなりません。従わない場合、失格となることがあります。(WCA Regulations 1e2, 1f2)
参加費
参加費は、1種目目は5,000円、2種目目以降は1種目追加するごとに3,000円追加となります。
例)
* 333のみに出場: 5,000円
* 333/3bfに出場: 5,000 + 3,000 = 8.000 円
* 333/444/555/666に出場: 5,000 + 3,000 x 3 = 14,000 円同伴者・見学者については、競技参加者以外の来場についてを参照ください。
参加申込制限
スケジュールの都合上、5x5x5 目隠しとピラミンクスの両方に申し込むことはできません。
Qualification
Participation in this competition is subject to qualification based on official results.
Unlike standard competitions, registration is not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Final qualification will be determined by your ranking (official results) at the time registration closes.
For more details, please refer to Qualification.Important Notice
This competition schedule is based on the premise that competitors not participating in events during certain events will assist with judging and scrambling duties, including finals. Please note the following points:
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1. Arriving late may result in disqualification (WCA Regulations 2k1)
2. Unless approved by a delegate, competitors must remain at the venue to serve as a judge or scrambler. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. (WCA Regulations 1e2, 1f2)For information regarding guests and spectators, please refer to Non-competitors attendance.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is ¥5,000 for the first event. An additional fee of ¥3,000 will be charged for each subsequent event.
Examples)
* Participating in 333 only: ¥5,000
* Participating in 333 and 3bf: ¥5,000 + ¥3,000 = ¥8,000
* Participating in 333, 444, 555, and 666: ¥5,000 + (¥3,000 × 3) = ¥14,000Registration restrictions
Due to scheduling constraints, it is not possible to register for both 5x5x5 Blindfolded and Pyraminx.
本大会では、所持記録による参加資格制限を実施します。
通常の先着順による受付とは異なり、申し込み締め切り時点での記録順に上位から参加者を確定いたします。
参加枠は、2026年6月17日（水）時点での申し込み上位者（以下の表に記載の人数）に付与されます。
Participation in this tournament is subject to qualification based on personal records.
Unlike standard first-come, first-served registration, participants will be finalized based on their rank at the time of the entry deadline.
Slots will be awarded to the top-ranked applicants as of Wednesday, June 17, 2026 JST, according to the capacities listed in the table below.
| 種目/Event | 参加可能人数/Top N |
|---|---|
| 333 | 100 |
| 222 | 60 |
| 444 | 60 |
| 555 | 60 |
| 666 | 24 |
| 777 | 24 |
| 3bf | 24 |
| 3OH | 60 |
| Clock | 24 |
| Megaminx | 24 |
| Pyraminx | 24 |
| Skewb | 24 |
| Square-1 | 24 |
| 4bf | 10 |
| 5bf | 10 |
| mbf | 10 |
表彰
日本国籍者の上位3名を表彰します。
国内記録、大陸記録、世界記録を樹立した選手を表彰します。
Award
The top three Japanese finishers in the event will be recognized and awarded.
Certificates will also be given to the competitors who have recorded their NR(national record), CR(continental record), and WR(world record).
競技グループ
競技グループ分けおよび役割分担は、大会数日前に共有する予定です。
取材・配信について
許可のない商業取材や、会場内からのライブ配信は固くお断りいたします。発見した場合は、配信の中止やデータの削除、または会場からの退場をお願いする場合がございます。
Assignment Table
The competition groupings and role assignments are scheduled to be shared a few days before the event.
Unauthorized Media & Streaming
Unauthorized commercial media coverage and live streaming from the venue are strictly forbidden. Anyone found engaging in these activities without permission may be asked to stop immediately or leave the venue.
競技参加者以外の来場について
- 同伴・見学の会場入場料は一人当たり2,000円です。
- 事前申し込みは不要です。
- 当日受付でお支払いください。支払い方法は現金のみです。
- 競技参加者が12歳以下（小学生以下）の場合には、安全を考慮し保護者の同伴は必須です。
Non-competitors attendance follows the policys below.
- The entrance fee for companions and spectators is 2,000 yen per person.
- No advance registration is required.
- Please pay at the reception desk on the day of the competition. Payment can be made in cash only.
- If the competitor is 12 years old or younger (elementary school student or younger), they must be accompanied by a guardian.
大会に参加する前に、以下をご了承ください。
- 個人情報の取扱は、WCAプライバシーステートメントに準じます。参加者の計測結果、名前、国籍、性別等はインターネット上に公開されます。
- 撮影した写真や映像を大会関係者のSNS/HPなどで使用します。
- 各種メディアにより、大会の様子が撮影されたり、大会参加者が取材を受けることがあります。それらの映像や取材内容が、メディアにより使用（放映等）される場合があります。
- 大会の中止がイベント直前に告知される場合があります。
- 18歳未満の方の参加には、保護者の同意が必要です。大会における未成年者の安全確保に関しましては、大会実施中および大会会場への往復を含む移動中においても保護者の皆様に監督責任があることをご理解いただきますようお願いいたします。未成年者が事故やトラブルに巻き込まれることのないようご配慮のほど、よろしくお願いします。
- * 競技参加者が12歳以下（小学生以下）の場合には、安全を考慮し保護者の同伴は必須です。
- 競技者の方は受付時間内にお越しください。 受付時間に受付を済ませられない場合、失格となる場合があります(規則2k1)
- 大会終了後に発覚した忘れ物について、運営チームでは一切対応いたしかねます。忘れ物を運営チームが持ち帰ることはありません。ご自身の貴重品や荷物は、ご自身の責任で管理いただきますようお願いいたします。紛失・盗難などのトラブルにつきましても、運営側では責任を負いかねます。
- 自然災害や不測の事態により、WCA Delegate不在でイベントを実施する一方で、WCA公式記録として認められない可能性があります。この場合であっても参加費の返還などは行いません。
Please note the following before participating in the competition.
- Personal information will be handled in accordance with the WCA Privacy Statement. The competition results, names, nationalities, genders, etc. will be published on the Internet.
- Photos and videos taken during the competition will be used on the social media platforms and websites of the competition organizing team.
- Media representatives may film the event or interview participants. Such footage and interviews may be used and broadcasted by the media.
- The competition may be canceled at short notice.
- Participants under the age of 18 must obtain parental consent. Regarding the safety of minors during the event, including during transportation to and from the venue, we kindly ask that parents/guardians understand that they are responsible for supervising their children at all times. We kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring that minors are not involved in accidents or incidents.
- If the competitor is 12 years old or younger (elementary school student or younger), they must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Please arrive during registration hours. If you are unable to complete check-in during the designated time, you may be disqualified (Regulation 2k1).
- The organizing team will not be able to assist with any lost items discovered after the competition. The organizing team will not store any lost items. Please manage your own valuables and belongings at your own risk. The organizing team will not be held responsible for any loss or theft.
- In the event of natural disasters or unforeseen circumstances, the competition may be held without a WCA Delegate present, in which case it may not be sanctioned as an official WCA competition. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.
Time limit
If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).
Cutoff
The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).
Format
The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.
Qualification
Qualification times must be set in other WCA competitions in order to compete. Qualification times must be set on or before Jun 17, 2026.
Advancement Condition
The number of competitors shown as advancing to the next round is the planned maximum. The actual number may be lower if there are fewer competitors than expected, or if there are ties at the boundary.