Japan Outrigger Canoe Race Calendar
The following races are major outrigger canoe events held across Japan.
Many international paddlers join these races each year, especially in the Shonan and Miura Peninsula areas.
| Date | Event | Category | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Sagami Cold Classic Event Page | OC1 / V1 | Hiratsuka, Kanagawa |
| Feb 22 | Eboshi Time Attack Event Page | OC1 / V1 | Chigasaki Headland, Kanagawa |
| Mar 22 | Ocean Aito Event Page | OC1 / V1 | Ohama Beach, Hayama (Kanagawa) |
| Mar 29 | Nishiura Hoe Event Page | OC1 / V1 | Gamagori, Aichi |
| Apr 18–19 | 4th Japan Cup in Minami-Izu Event Page | OC1 / V1 | Minami-Izu, Shizuoka |
| May 23–24 | The 5th JOCA CUP – All Japan Outrigger Canoe Championship Event Page | OC6 and others | Zushi Beach, Kanagawa |
| Jun 7 | Shonan Ocean Paddling Challenge Event Page | OC6 / V6 | Higashihama Beach, Fujisawa (Kanagawa) |
| Jun 28 | The Race (★) | OC6 / V6 | Zaimokuza Beach, Kamakura (Kanagawa) |
| Aug 29 | HoAikane | OC6 / V6 | Chigasaki Headland, Kanagawa |
| Oct 11–12 | ZUSHI PADDLE MEET (★) | OC6 Sprint / SUP | Zushi Beach, Kanagawa |
| Oct 31 – Nov 1 | Hukilau Challenge | OC6 / V6 | Chigasaki Headland, Kanagawa |
| Nov 7 | Suruga bay mt.fuji challenge 2025 | OC1 / OC2 / V1 | Suruga bay Miho, Shizuoka |
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | JOCA Canoe Experience Day | Zaimokuza Beach, Kamakura, Kanagawa |
| TBD | Canoe Art Cup | Zaimokuza Beach, Kamakura, Kanagawa |
| TBD | Happy Sunday Paddling | Etajima, Hiroshima (Uminos) |
| Date | Event | Category | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17–31 | IVF World Sprint Championship | Sprint | Marina Bay, Singapore |
| Sep 3–7 | Queen Liliuokalani Race | OC6 | Kona, Hawaii |
| Sep 27 | Na Wahine o Ke Kai | OC6 | Hale O Lono, Hawaii |
| Oct 11 | Molokai Hoe | OC6 | Hale O Lono, Hawaii |
| Oct 15–18 | Micronesia Cup | OC | Guam |
The international events and race schedules listed above are based on information provided by paddlers in Japan who are planning to participate. If you would like your event to be listed, please contact us through the inquiry form. Information may be submitted by participating paddlers or event organizers.
