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Latest Japan / Asia Surfing News

The latest surfing news and information from Japan and across Asia.

Kanoa Igarashi Brings Japan’s Surf Scene to Life in Upcoming Film No Contest Tokyo
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January 15th, 2025

Kanoa Igarashi Brings Japan’s Surf Scene to Life in Upcoming Film No Contest Tokyo

In January 2025, Japanese professional surfer Kanoa Igarashi will return to Japan to promote the upcoming documentary film “Red Bull... (Read more)

JPSA Honored for Revitalizing Communities Through Surfing in Niijima
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December 18th, 2024

JPSA Honored for Revitalizing Communities Through Surfing in Niijima

The Japan Professional Surfing Association (JPSA), led by Chairman Tetsuo Hosokawa, was recently recognized at the Reiwa 6 Niijima Awards... (Read more)

Chiba’s Ichinomiya Town Sets Course to Become Japan’s First World Surfing Reserve
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December 8th, 2024

Chiba’s Ichinomiya Town Sets Course to Become Japan’s First World Surfing Reserve

Ichinomiya Town in Chiba Prefecture, one of Japan’s most iconic surf destinations, is now making waves globally as it works... (Read more)

Japan Shines at the 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship
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November 12th, 2024

Japan Shines at the 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship

The 2024 ISA World Para Surfing Championship in Huntington Beach, California, saw Japan achieve a strong performance, winning four individual... (Read more)

BEWET x Kolohe Andino: 2 Percent Surf Japan Tour Kicks Off at Shizunami Surf Stadium
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August 23rd, 2024

BEWET x Kolohe Andino: 2 Percent Surf Japan Tour Kicks Off at Shizunami Surf Stadium

On August 18th, 2024, Shizunami Surf Stadium in Makinohara, Shizuoka, became the vibrant epicenter of surfing culture as the BEWET... (Read more)

WHITEBUFFALO OMAEZAKI PRO 2024 Kicks Off on September 4th
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August 23rd, 2024

WHITEBUFFALO OMAEZAKI PRO 2024 Kicks Off on September 4th

Exciting Start to the Three-Event QS Series: “whitebuffalo OMAEZAKI PRO 2024” Kicks Off on September 4th On September 4th, 2024,... (Read more)

KITAIZUMI SURF FESTIVAL 2024
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August 15th, 2024

KITAIZUMI SURF FESTIVAL 2024

The KITAIZUMI SURF FESTIVAL 2024 will be held again this year from 3-6 Oct at Kitaizumi Beach in Minami Soma... (Read more)

Japan’s Surfing Team Ready for Paris 2024 with New Uniforms
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July 12th, 2024

Japan’s Surfing Team Ready for Paris 2024 with New Uniforms

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, the spotlight is on the surfing competitions to be held at the legendary Tahiti... (Read more)

Japan’s Natsumi Taoka Triumphs at Bali’s TWINKLE TOES LOG FESTIVAL
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July 4th, 2024

Japan’s Natsumi Taoka Triumphs at Bali’s TWINKLE TOES LOG FESTIVAL

The vibrant shores of Canggu, Bali, recently hosted the prestigious ‘TWINKLE TOES LOG FESTIVAL’ on June 29th and 30th. This... (Read more)

Surfing Areas

Major surfing areas in Japan.

Although Japan is a relatively small country compared to say, Australia or the U.S A, it still does have quite a few surfable points and can sometimes pull out world class waves. The area’s mentioned below are just a small sample of the variety of surfbreaks that can be found throughout Japan. Click on the tiles below to view more information about the area.

Chiba
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Chiba

Powerful Reef and Beach Breaks
Fukushima
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Fukushima

A variety of beach and reef breaks
Hokkaido
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Hokkaido

Icebergs galore!
Ibaraki
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Ibaraki

Mostly small beach breaks
Japan Sea
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Japan Sea

Powerful Winter Swells
Kanagawa
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Kanagawa

Mostly small fun beachbreaks
Kyushu
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Kyushu

Wide variety of breaks and points
Niijima
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Niijima

Crystal clear clean waves
Okinawa
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Okinawa

Tropical waters and reef breaks
Sendai
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Sendai

Powerful World Class Waves
Shikoku
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Shikoku

Big waves, relaxing vibe
Shizuoka
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Shizuoka

Beaches, reefs, & Rivermouths
Wakayama
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Wakayama

Rocky points and reef breaks