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Japan’s Extraordinary ISA and ICF Junior SUP World Champion, Kotaro Miyahira

1 May 2025

Japan’s Extraordinary ISA and ICF Junior SUP World Champion, Kotaro Miyahira

There must be something in the water in Okinawa Japan that is producing some of the worlds best stand up paddling athletes… It’s an absolute honour to bring Kotaro Miyahira to TotalSUP today. The 17 year old SIC Maui Junior team rider is a dedicated stand-up paddling athlete hailing from Japan. He is the 2024 […]

Japan’s Premier Downwind Race – The 13th Annual O2Y – Okinawa to Yoron

18 Apr 2025

Japan’s Premier Downwind Race – The 13th Annual O2Y – Okinawa to Yoron

Japan well known for it’s harmonizing culture, respect for elders, and collectivism invites you to join the 13th annual O2Y Race this upcoming June 28th 2025 (25km and 13km downwind distances). Today on TotalSUP we sit down with Takuji, the passionate race director of the Okinawa Downwind Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Race. With deep roots in […]

The Arakis and Itzel Delgado Conquer the Okinawa 2 Yoron Downwind Race

4 Jul 2024

The Arakis and Itzel Delgado Conquer the Okinawa 2 Yoron Downwind Race

Father and son dominated the 30 km downwind KANAKA O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26, in scorching 35-degree heat. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the race distributed a total prize of €6000 among the winners. Each year, the level of participants has increased, with ages ranging from juniors […]

The unique ocean downwind race in Japan with a total prize of €6000

14 Apr 2024

The unique ocean downwind race in Japan with a total prize of €6000

Only 30 brave paddles can line up for the KANAKA Okinawa O2Y Summer Race, held on the challenging waters of Okinawa, Japan, on June 26. This prestigious 30 km downwind race, curated by Takuji Araki, a stalwart in the paddleboarding community and a keen promoter of cultural legacy, transcends traditional sport. As racers traverse the […]

Ryohei Yoshida: A Conversation on SUP, Fatherhood, and Winning Championships

30 Jan 2024

Ryohei Yoshida: A Conversation on SUP, Fatherhood, and Winning Championships

Today on TotalSUP, we dive into the life and experiences of Ryohei Yoshida, the renowned stand-up paddle athlete from Japan. Having recently clinched the prestigious ICF SUP World SUP Mens Technical 40+ Title, Ryohei shares his insights on balancing his roles as an athlete, husband, and father. From his training routine in the idyllic coastal […]

Sonni Honscheid and Connor Baxter Victorious in Japan

14 May 2018

Sonni Honscheid and Connor Baxter Victorious in Japan

Last weekend was the Kerama Blue Cup, it was the 4th stop of the Paddle League held on the the tropical islands of Zamami, Okinawa, Japan.  A dozen of the world’s best stood on the start line alongside Japan’s finest, with grey skies and light rain greeting competitors this morning after a week of blue skies. The long course […]

Interview with ISA World Championship Medallist Yuka Sato: Eastern Promise

21 Sep 2017

Interview with ISA World Championship Medallist Yuka Sato: Eastern Promise

A quiet force in the world of SUP, Japanese rider Yuka Sato has recently come into the limelight, having performed well at a number of international events, and even taking the 4th place copper medal at the recent ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship 2017 in Denmark. Like a duck to water, having only taken […]

Carvy Cup

4 Jun 2016

Carvy Cup

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