meleap and KADOKAWA bring immersive AR sports to one of Japan’s leading cultural complexes

meleap Inc., the creator of the AR sport HADO, will launch a new permanent HADO ARENA at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Fall 2025. This marks the first full-scale AR sports experience within the cultural complex operated by KADOKAWA Corporation.

The HADO ARENA will feature meleap’s advanced AR technology, allowing players to engage in dynamic battles using motion-controlled energy balls and shields. The arena aims to provide a futuristic sports experience blending entertainment and innovation.

📍 About Tokorozawa Sakura Town
Tokorozawa Sakura Town is a large-scale cultural complex in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, developed as a joint initiative between KADOKAWA Corporation and the local government. It features museums, event spaces, office facilities, restaurants, and hotels, and serves as a hub for anime, publishing, and pop culture.

🏢 About KADOKAWA Corporation
KADOKAWA is one of Japan’s leading media companies, with operations in publishing, film, anime, games, and digital services. The company actively promotes cross-media development and the global expansion of Japanese content.

🏗️ About Fujitake Spring Co., Ltd.
Fujitake Spring is a construction and real estate company based in Tokorozawa, Saitama. The company is contributing to the HADO ARENA project through facility development and venue coordination.

HADO continues to expand globally with installations in over 40 countries and is recognized as a next-generation sport that merges physical activity with augmented reality.

🔗 Read the original Japanese press release (PR TIMES)

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