[2026] Easy sports anyone can do. Popular “yuru-sports” (casual/relaxed sports).
In this article, we introduce “Yuru Sports,” activities that anyone can enjoy with ease.
Have you heard of Yuru Sports?
They’re sports that everyone can enjoy regardless of age, gender, or disability, and they’ve actually become a quiet trend lately.
Even if you’re not confident in your physical abilities or have felt self-conscious about sports since childhood, you can participate with peace of mind.
There are plenty of games perfect for events involving participants from children to seniors, so please use this as a reference.
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[2026] Easy sports anyone can do. Popular Yuru Sports (31–40)
Ball-passing game
It’s a game where each team lines up in a single vertical file and transports a ball.
The person at the front holds the ball, passes it to the person behind, then moves to the back of the line, causing the whole line to advance.
The first team to reach the goal wins! Adding rules for how to pass the ball—such as passing it under the legs or over the head—makes it even more fun.
Since it’s crucial not to drop the ball, teamwork becomes very important, helping players develop cooperation and communication skills.
Fluffy Tennis Using Scrap Materials
Here’s an idea for fluffy tennis using recycled materials.
Tennis usually involves a racket and a ball, but this time let’s try tennis using a plastic bottle and a bag! You’ll need a plastic bottle, a bag, stickers, a pen, and masking tape.
Draw your favorite illustrations on the bag, then fill it with air.
Decorating the plastic bottle freely with masking tape and stickers will get everyone excited.
Work together to keep the softly floating bag from falling.
Tower of Osirius
World’s first! A sport where you compete using butt-writing.
It strengthens lower-body muscles and squatting power, which many kids are weak at.
It’s hugely popular with both adults and children, with many repeat players.
When you draw a circle with “butt-writing,” butts fall from the top of the screen! It’s a territory-claiming sport where the winner is the one who makes lots of big butts fall.
It’s simply fun and really great!
Sports Karuta
Karuta—haven’t most of you played it at least once? This is “Sports Karuta,” a game that gets you moving using karuta.
Just like regular karuta, you go for the card that’s been read aloud.
Each card has a prompt on it, and every prompt involves physical movement.
If you complete the prompt, you get to keep the card, but if you fail, it’s taken away.
The team with the most cards wins.
Tri-train
I think many people enjoy watching rugby, but when it comes to actually playing, it takes courage.
That’s why I’d like to introduce Try Train, a fun way to get a taste of rugby’s atmosphere with ease.
Originating in Yokohama, it’s a sport that combines rugby and railways.
You lie on your stomach on something like a miniature train, glide forward, and score a try.
The indescribable sensation when you glide is quite addictive, and the exhilaration when you score a try is exceptional.
It’s also great that people of all ages can enjoy it.
[2026] Easy sports anyone can do. Popular “Yuru Sports” (41–50)
Doodle Walk
A modern version of “geoglyphs” that draws art on the Earth just by walking.
In teams, you follow the city using a map and GPS.
While checking off checkpoints, you aim for the goal, weave through alleys and eaves, and then are amazed when you see the GPS log—the path you walked forms a picture! Anyone can create drawings while strolling around town.
Why not doodle on the Earth with your walk, too?
Hangyobal
This sport was born in Himi City, known for handball and yellowtail (buri), and it’s a relaxed variation on handball.
The basic rules are the same as handball, but when throwing the ball, players must use the hand on the side where they’re holding a stuffed yellowtail under their arm.
When a goal is scored, the crowd chants “Shusse” (promotion), and the stuffed yellowtail is swapped for a larger one.
Because the yellowtail limits the power of the throw, it’s safe and enjoyable for a wide range of ages.
Plus, with each score, players’ movements become further restricted, which helps narrow the skill gap between teams—another reason it’s fun for everyone.
