— TICAD GAMES — THE OFFICIAL P2P EDITION

The official People-to-People event of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

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Budō · Innovation · Culture

ORGANISED BY

Founding organisations

— ★ OFFICIAL TICAD PARTNER PROJECT

P2P

People to People

— THREE PILLARS

A movement built on THREE foundations.

01 / BUDŌ

Kendō

The way of the sword. The meeting of nations on common ground.

Budō is the heartbeat of TICAD Games, with Kendō — the way of the sword — at its centre. More than a martial art, Kendō is a philosophical practice that shapes character through respect, discipline, and perseverance. Around the dojo, delegations from across the African continent, Japan, and TICAD Partner countries converge for an exciting program of competitions and people-to-people exchange — a tangible expression of TICAD's mission to foster partnerships, mainstream youth, and build community across nations through shared effort and chivalrous conduct.

Kendō
Delegations
People-to-People exchange

02 / CULTURE

Ikebana · Origami · Taiko

The delicate and resonant arts of harmony, balance, and rhythm.

The Culture dimension of TICAD Games gathers three quintessential Japanese arts. Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement, is a meditative practice of harmony, balance, and simplicity — each composition capturing the beauty of nature and the changing seasons through the careful placement of stems. Origami, the art of paper folding, transforms a single sheet into intricate forms, embodying precision, creativity, and patience. Taiko, the thunder of Japanese drums, brings the festival to life — a powerful, communal rhythm that has accompanied ceremonies, harvests, and celebrations for centuries, connecting performers and audience in a single heartbeat.

Ikebana
Origami
Taiko
Cultural performances

03 / INNOVATION

Sustainability and Technology

Cutting-edge advancements at the intersection of sustainability and technology.

The Innovation dimension brings the spotlight on cutting-edge advancements with a focus on AFJASST des Eaux. This initiative represents Japan's commitment to environmental sustainability and technological innovation. Through AFJASST, advanced water management solutions are being developed to address global challenges such as water scarcity and pollution. This dimension highlights Japan's ability to blend tradition with innovation, using its expertise to contribute positively to global issues while respecting and preserving natural resources.

AFJASST des Eaux
Innovation Symposium
G-STREAMS
G-PISTE

— LINEAGE

From Tunis to Yokohama.

— ★ OFFICIAL TICAD PARTNER PROJECT

Recognized as a Partner Project of TICAD.

From TICAD 9 in Yokohama onwards, TICAD Games is officially recognized by the Tokyo International Conference on African Development as a Partner Project — joining the formal People-to-People programme of TICAD.

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— SPONSORS & FOUNDING ORGANISATIONS

Sponsors & Founding organisations

FOUNDING SPONSORS

Fondation Abdelwaheb Ben Ayed
Mentors Institute
TAKOLOR International
Microcred
Nippon Budo

FOUNDING ORGANISATIONS

Tunisian Kendo League
Association d'amitié Tunisie Japon (AATUJA)