Kanoa Igarashi

Where tradition, technology and surf culture collide | NO CONTEST OFF TOUR: JAPAN

Japan might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of surfing, but given the island nation spans over 3000km of Pacific Ocean from north to south and is regularly battered by enormous typhoon swells, the land of the Rising Sun is rightfully earning its place as one of modern surfing’s true hotspots.

In the latest episode of No Contest, Japanese surfer Kanoa Igarashi takes us on a tour of his homeland, focussing on the hustle, bustle and bright lights of Tokyo, but with regular side missions to the coast to tear apart the endless waves that thump every beach, reel into every river mouth and wrap around every headland.

Alongside Stab’s Ashton Goggans, Kanoa is joined by his younger brother Keanu, and a lineup of Japan’s finest surfing stalwarts including Kaito Ohashi and Erico Kobayashi, and Japan’s original competitive animal, Masatoshi Ohno, as they explore Shonan, Chiba and further afield. As well as sampling the waves we meet some of the craftsmen behind Japan’s hallowed lineage of surfboard and wetsuit industries, in the factories and boutiques that line the coast.

“They do a better job of preserving and celebrating California surf culture here in Japan than they do in California,” says Goggans, as he pulls an immaculate board from the racks, at legendary surf shop Fluid Power.

Naturally the crew dive headlong into the art, culture and cuisine that put Japan’s name on the global map long before Japan hosted the 2020 Games. From shabu shabu in Shibuya to soba in Jindaiji and art galleries and neon lights in Tokyo, this is an episode of No Contest you won’t want to miss. #japan #surf #surftrip #tokyo

Kanoa Igarasi Shida Shita Super Session

SURFERS
Kanoa Igarashi
Keanu Igarashi
Misao Tako
Kaito Ohashi
Tenshi Iwami
Zen Onozuka
Taisei Tanabe
Rio Urayama
Danto Funahashi

GoPro by octopusfilm / Yuki Tako.
Filmed & Edited by colorsmagyoge.

Last Training Sessions Before The Olympic Surfing Begins

For the past week and a half at Teahupo’o, in a range of surf conditions, a super eclectic bunch of surfers have been working their ways toward peak form — trying to set themselves for one of the great events of their lives. Some of this crew are world professional champions, some are virtual newcomers to this level of competitive skill. Most are somewhere in between. All will soon be surfing in the Olympic Games round one heats. Here’s a look at some of the intensity on show prior to competition. See if you can pick the form — and hear from some of the spectators out here at the End of the Road, as they assess what they’re seeing and wonder who’s going to wear the gold.

The waiting period begins Saturday, July 27. Here’s how and where to watch.
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/watch-surfing-olympics-global-guide/205133

And here’s a glimpse into the future for this superlative surf zone: The regularly updated Teahupo’o daily forecast.
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/teahupoo-good-surf-open-olympic-window/205532

Filming and editing by Hannah Anderson; interviewing by Nick Carroll.

Olympic Interviews with Mitchell Salazar - Episode 4: Kanoa Igarashi

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The Best of Kanoa Igarashi at Tokyo 2020

Enjoy the best performances of Japan's surfing star Kanoa Igarashi at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games!

Deconstructing Teahupo'o

What makes this slab of reef so ridiculously special? We asked the heavies to break it down for us.

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Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel.

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Journey to the end of the road - Episode 2 - The World Tour

Follow the journey of the qualifiers from the WSL Championship Tour and discover which teams earned bonus slots at the 2022 ISA World Surfing Games.

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HIGHLIGHTS Day 2 // Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2024

Main Break began showing its teeth when it mattered most with everything on the line for men and women looking to salvage their 2024 campaigns. Near-perfect stunners, buzzer-beater madness, plus season-saving performances unraveled with the Mid-season Cut pressure more palpable than ever.

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All The Highlights | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2024 | Rip Curl

The iconic Bell’s ringing is louder than ever in Southern California with Cole Houshmand and Caitlin Simmers claiming iconic wins at the famed lineup of Bells Beach. Simmers’ last-minute heroics earned her the yellow leader jersey over Johanne Defay. Plus, Houshmand emerged victorious in all-San Clemente showdown against World No. 1 Griffin Colapinto.

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Day 1 Highlights | Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2024

Day 1 of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy saw the GOAT find his form, Wildcards range from surviving Elimination Round to Upsetting World No. 1s, and Tyler Wright return to Bells Beach in fine fashion with a potential three-peat on the table.

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