The Hokkaido Shimbun Press,
66th Oi Championship Game 3 (Pre-Games and Commentary)

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Case Studies - The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, 66th Oi Championship, Game 3 (Pre-Event and Commentary Session)

A spectacular pre-event party and an exciting live commentary session

The shogi title match "Oi-sen" was held at Portom International Hokkaido, adjacent to our hall. Associated events, a pre-match party and live commentary were held at Portom Hall at New Chitose Airport. The pre-match party featured declarations of determination from the players, highlights of the match, and an introduction to the outlook. It was a party-like event with designated tables, a standing buffet, and free drinks. The live commentary the following day featured commentary on the match and a fun raffle in front of shogi fans who had come from all over Hokkaido.

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Implementation details
Facilities and equipment available
Customer testimonials

Implementation details

Usage period
July 2025
Dear users
The Hokkaido Shimbun Press Co., Ltd.
Participant size
Eve of the festival: Approximately 150 people
Large-scale commentary session: Approximately 300 people

Why this hall is suitable for events

This is because it is adjacent to Portom International Hokkaido, where the game will be played.

Please check the URL below for details of the pre-event party and the live commentary session.

Reference: Japan Shogi Association "Itoen Oi Ocha Cup Championship Live Blog Eve Festival (1)"
https://kifulog.shogi.or.jp/oui/2025/07/post-eb5f.html

Reference: Hokkaido Shimbun Digital "Pre-event party held at venue for third game of the King's title match, welcoming shogi fans"
https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/article/1192122/
*Video in the article: 3:08 - Pre-party at the hall

Facilities and equipment available

Equipment/equipment

Free equipment:
Tabletop microphone stand, microphone stand, round table, stage step, stage skirt, table with curtain board, stacking chair, belt partition
Paid equipment:
Permanent DLP projector, permanent screen (400 inch in the main hall), sound set I (main hall), portable stage, podium, folding partition, whiteboard, cloth, distributor

Customer testimonials

The venue was a convenient size, easily accessible from the airport, and easy to use.

They responded quickly and flexibly to meetings. There was ample cloakroom space behind the reception counter, which was convenient for storing equipment. The foyer was spacious, and we were able to wait with ample space between us before the venue opened.