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WORLD SURF LEAGUE

Kanoa Igarashi, seen during the 2024 Paris Games, has his sights set on a world title and Olympic gold.
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Apr 2, 2026
In pursuit of world title and Olympic gold, Kanoa Igarashi looks back with gratitude
The ¡°little kid¡± might have been lost when he debuted at 17 years old, but the man he is now is more confident in what he can do on a surfboard.
Brazil's Yago Dora in action during the World Surf League Tahiti Pro on May 30, 2024
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Sep 2, 2025
Brazil¡¯s Dora wins first surfing world title in Fiji
The 29-year-old from Florianopolis had his best ever year on surfing¡¯s world tour.
Kauli Vaast of France rides a wave during the 2024 Paris Olympics in Teahupo'o,Tahiti, on Aug. 5, 2024.
MORE SPORTS / Surfing
Aug 8, 2025
Kauli Vaast shines in Teahupo¡¯o¡¯s huge tubes at WSL¡¯s Tahiti Pro
Kanoa Igarashi, ranked fourth in the world going into Tahiti, went down to local wild card Mihimana Braye in the elimination round.
Tyler Wright competes in the WSL Pipe Pro event at Pipeline in Hawaii on Feb. 8.
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Feb 14, 2025
LGBT surfer Tyler Wright to compete in UAE after assurances of safety
The WSL confirmed last year it would add Abu Dhabi to the pro surfing calendar for the first time, prompting criticism from Wright¡¯s wife and brother.
Australian-born Connor O'Leary will represent Japan in the surfing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
OLYMPICS / Surfing
Jun 11, 2024
At Paris Games, Connor O¡¯Leary aims to win and inspire
The waves in Teahupo¡¯o, Tahiti, may bode well for the goofy-footed surfer.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 8, 2023
Tahitian Vahine Fierro boosts French hopes of Olympic medal in surfing
Host nation France¡¯s chances of a first Olympic medal in surfing got a massive boost with the qualification of Vahine Fierro, a Tahitian local among the best at riding the challenging tubes of Teahupo¡¯o, the venue for the 2024 Games, on Tuesday.
Japan Times
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Apr 23, 2023
Surfing legend Kelly Slater misses cut to leave career in limbo
Known for his prowess and style, the 51-year-old is the sport¡¯s youngest and oldest world champion.
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Aug 11, 2021
Surfer Kanoa Igarashi braces himself for a bright future post-Olympics
Igarashi will have time to admire his Olympic silver medal later. For now, the World Surf League rankings are calling.
Japan Times
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Apr 24, 2021
Pro surfer Connor O¡¯Leary embracing Japanese heritage
O¡¯Leary, 27, was born in Australia and is a proud Australian, but his Japanese heritage is an equally important part of his identity.
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Dec 10, 2020
Kanoa Igarashi poised to ride wave of momentum into Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese surfer and Olympic medal hopeful was preparing for the biggest year of his life when 2020 decided it had other plans.
Japan Times
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Sep 11, 2020
Surfer Maya Gabeira achieves new heights on world-record wave
The Brazilian was officially recognized as a Guinness World Record holder on Thursday for her ride on a 22.4-meter wave in Portugal earlier this year.
Japan Times
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Jul 22, 2020
Pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi shows off skills in FIFA 20, welcomes pressure of Olympics
The rising star is already qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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