[LIVE] VIQRC Japan Cup 2026MIX & MATCH ES/MS Blended

Hello everyone, Thank you for visiting the event page for the Japan Cup, scheduled for March 20th and 21st, 2026. This season marks the fifth iteration of the VIQRC Japan Cup, an event designed to foster international exchange among children of similar age groups through STEM education. Even though this will be a period when qualifying rounds for the world championships will have already concluded, international teams will be thrilled to visit Japan to interact with local teams. Meanwhile, Japanese teams will be equally excited to engage with overseas teams, sharing technical insights, ideas, competition strategies, and participating in cultural exchanges. The event welcomes all levels of expertise, so even beginners are encouraged to join. The Japan Cup was created to offer Japanese children more opportunities for international exchange. While most countries start their academic year in September, the Japanese school year begins in April. This often causes teams to disband as children transition from elementary to middle school, or from middle school to high school, making it difficult for them to participate in world championships. Furthermore, the timing of the world championships coincides with Japan's Golden Week, a peak travel period with some of the highest travel costs of the year. These challenges have led many children and their supporters to give up on the dream of participating in the world championships before they even start. With this in mind, we aim to create a world-class event in Japan that brings children from around the globe together, capturing the same spirit and excitement as the world championships.