[KEEPCAST 2026 Exhibition Report] Egi-Painting Experience a Huge Hit at Port Messe Nagoya!

Q: What products did KeyStone display at KEEPCAST 2026?

We displayed EgiSharp along with products related to ika-metal, omorig, and tip-run. We also gave a preview of new products scheduled for release in May 2026, and many visitors were able to pick them up and try them for themselves.

Q: What is the egi-painting experience?

It is a hands-on corner where you freely color an egi (squid jig) with marker pens to create your own original color. At KEEPCAST 2026 it was enjoyed by a wide range of visitors, from adults to children, and proved a huge hit.

Over the two days of March 14 and 15, 2026, KeyStone exhibited at KEEPCAST 2026, held at Port Messe Nagoya in Nagoya City. In addition to displaying EgiSharp and other products for eging, ika-metal, omorig, and tip-run, the egi-painting experience corner was a huge hit with everyone from adults to children. Many visitors made their way to our booth.

KEEPCAST 2026 KeyStone booth staff group photo

Exhibiting Members

Evangelist Kubo
Evangelist Azuma
Tester Tashiro Kinjo
Tester Harada
Tester Shimotani
Punch of Haisai Tanteidan

Scenes from the Booth

Many visitors made their way to the KeyStone booth right from the moment the doors opened. From eging fans, of course, to those interested in ika-metal and omorig, and even people encountering KeyStone products for the first time, it was a precious opportunity to speak directly with a wide range of visitors.

Visitors gathering at the KeyStone booth — the over-4kg panel and the egi-painting experience corner were the center of attention

KeyStone staff explaining the products — a colorful lineup of egi on display

A panel of a giant over-4kg squid was displayed on the booth wall, and its sheer impact stopped visitors in their tracks one after another. We received plenty of astonished reactions like, "You can really catch one this size?!"

Display panel of a giant over-4kg squid — its impact stopped many visitors in their tracks — The panel of a giant over-4kg squid. Many visitors were amazed by the actual catch photo

Products on Display

The main display this time was the eging lineup centered on EgiSharp. We also gave a preview of new products scheduled for release in May 2026, setting up a corner where visitors could actually pick them up and check their texture and coloring.

Display Categories

EgiSharp

The flagship model for shore eging. The full color range, including new colors, on display

Ika-Metal & Omorig

A display of products specialized for squid fishing from the boat

Tip-Run

Tip-run-dedicated models such as Daybreak

Egi-Painting Experience — A Huge Hit!

The star attraction of this booth: the egi-painting experience corner. It is a hands-on corner where you freely color an egi with marker pens to create a one-of-a-kind original color found nowhere else in the world.

Adults and children alike, everyone enjoyed it. The sight of visitors with sparkling eyes saying, "It would be the best to catch a squid with my very own color!" left a strong impression.

Egi-painting experience — creating an original color with marker pens

An original-color egi completed at the egi-painting experience

A one-of-a-kind original egi found nowhere else. Catching a squid with a color you painted yourself — that is the ultimate eging experience.

Thank You for Visiting

To everyone who visited the KeyStone booth over the two days of KEEPCAST 2026, thank you so very much.

The chance to speak directly with customers and hear their impressions of and requests for our products is more precious to us than anything. We will make use of the feedback we received in our future product development.

Information on our next event appearance will be announced on the official website and social media.

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KEEPCAST 2026 Q&A

Q. What products did KeyStone display at KEEPCAST 2026?

A. We displayed EgiSharp along with products related to ika-metal, omorig, and tip-run. We also gave a preview of new products scheduled for release in May 2026, and many visitors were able to pick them up and try them for themselves.

Q. What is the egi-painting experience?

A. It is a hands-on corner where you freely color an egi (squid jig) with marker pens to create your own original color. At KEEPCAST 2026 it was enjoyed by a wide range of visitors, from adults to children, and proved a huge hit.

Q. When is KeyStone's next event appearance?

A. Information on our next event appearance will be announced on the official website and social media as soon as it is decided. Please check the official KeyStone website for the latest information.