Birdman Contest 2026
Hikone · Hikone Castle
Jul 2026 25-26
⚽ Sports
Hikone
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About this event
Japan's beloved human-powered flight competition held over Lake Biwa in Hikone. Teams from universities and companies launch handmade aircraft from a 10-meter platform, competing for distance in both glider and propeller categories. A summer icon since 1977.
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