Background and Reasons for Adoption

Kawanoe Elementary School selected HADO as an innovative approach to modern physical education, aiming to create opportunities for all students to participate actively regardless of physical ability. The initiative also focuses on strengthening collaborative learning and communication through tactical gameplay.

Following implementation within PE classes, the school has reported several major outcomes:

• Inclusive participation: Even students who feel challenged in traditional sports can easily join and enjoy the activity.

• Enhanced communication and cooperation: Tactical planning encourages natural dialogue and fosters teamwork within the classroom community.

• Positive behavioral change: HADO has provided motivation for students with school-refusal tendencies, becoming a trigger for returning to school.

• Supports proactive learning: The activity can be adapted to multiple units and encourages students to learn independently.

Comment from Kawanoe Elementary School

“Through strategy development and role-sharing, communication through dialogue has become more active, positively influencing relationship-building within the classroom. Additionally, for students who had difficulty attending school, HADO served as a motivating reason to come to school, leading to a positive behavioral shift.”

Award Recognition

This initiative was highly regarded for its social and educational impact and received the Grand Prize at the Local Revitalization Award (Digital Education Category).

HADO’s Global Expansion

HADO is currently deployed in 39 countries worldwide and is used not only in education, but also in entertainment, local events, and corporate team-building programs, contributing to learning, communication, and community building across generations.

meleap will continue promoting the potential of AR sports to create inclusive and future-oriented learning environments.

About HADO

HADO is a next-generation augmented reality (AR) sport where players wear a head-mounted display and arm sensor to launch digital energy balls and deploy shields using physical movements. Combining real-world physical movement with digital strategy, HADO creates completely new athletic experiences and social interactions.