On March 9, 2025, the PCN Kids Programmer Fair was held at the Fukui City Tourism and Exchange Center, located inside JR Fukui Station. A variety of children's projects were gathered at the foot of the large staircase near the Shinkansen ticket gates. The day of the event was clear and sunny. Sunlight streamed into the station, creating a warm and springlike atmosphere.
From an hour before the event began, the young programmers—our exhibitors—began arriving one after another. Each child set up their display creatively in their allotted space (half of a long table). The layout, decorations like flyers and signs—everything was designed and arranged by the children themselves. One unique display after another came to life.
At 11:00 a.m., the event officially kicked off with opening remarks from Mr. Matsuda, the representative of PCN. This year, 32 projects were showcased, including games, apps, robots, models, and even original programming languages—a wide range of innovative works. All exhibits were interactive, allowing visitors of all ages to enjoy and experience the projects firsthand. The young programmers proudly explained their creations to attendees, confidently answering questions from even experienced adult engineers—showing their deep passion and confidence in their work.
Throughout the venue, children were also enthusiastically networking with one another. Each exhibitor was given personalized business cards, which they exchanged while discussing their projects. Even if meeting for the first time, the shared love for programming sparked meaningful conversations and connections.
To make the event even more fun for visitors, a Sticker Rally was held. Attendees could collect stickers at three checkpoints around the exhibit area. Once completed, they received novelty stickers and snacks as a reward. The snacks even included handwritten messages and were gifted to the child exhibitors.
Amid the lively exhibit floor, project presentations began at 12:00 noon. Hosted by Mr. Fukushima from PCN Osaka, the session was full of energy thanks to his lively emceeing.
Children stood in front of the screen to present the highlights and innovations of their work. They spoke about what inspired their projects and what technologies they used. Attendees and fellow exhibitors listened intently to each passionate and thoughtful presentation.
On the second floor, beginner-friendly programming workshops were held, including:
* A button-mashing game using IchigoJam
* A simple game coding experience
* A robot that counts push-ups with you
Each booth was popular, and children eagerly participated. A leaderboard on a chalkboard tracked workshop rankings, motivating participants to try again and beat the high scores.
Toward the end of the event, a surprise awards ceremony took place. 22 projects received awards from sponsoring companies. Additionally, 15 “Oshi Awards” (Fan Favorite Awards) were given out by local PCN chapters. The young winners smiled proudly as they accepted their awards.
After the ceremony, all participants gathered for a commemorative group photo, wrapping up an energetic and heartwarming day filled with creativity and passion.
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