Japan’s premier outrigger canoe event returns to Zushi Beach on May 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2026. The 5th JOCA CUP will once again bring together paddlers from across the country for two days of passion, speed, and true vaʻa spirit.

Entry registration opens on February 27.

The one with an elongated hull and a laterally protruding outrigger for balance is called an "Outrigger Canoe.
Originally, the islands of the Pacific Ocean had a lot of canoe competition with religious significance. Each island and village had strong young people, prayed for their ancestors, and prayed for a good harvest in the outrigger canoe competition.