We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Kumamoto and our sympathies to all those affected.
We send our heartfelt aloha to everyone affected, with hopes for their safety, and for the strength, resilience, and spirit of kōkua to carry their communities through recovery and rebuilding.
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 |
| Aug 29 | HoAikane Event Page → | OC6 / V6 | Chigasaki Headland, Kanagawa |
| Sep 13 | Va’a Japan Japan Cup 2026 Event Page → | OC6 / V6 | Ohama Beach, Hayama, Kanagawa |
| Oct 11–12 | ZUSHI PADDLE MEET Event Page → | OC6 Sprint / SUP | Zushi Beach, Kanagawa |
| Oct 31 – Nov 1 | Hukilau Challenge Event Page → | OC6 / V6 | Chigasaki Headland, Kanagawa |
| Nov 15 | The Race | OC6 / V6 | Zaimokuza Beach, Kamakura, Kanagawa |
| Nov 28 | Suruga Bay Mt. Fuji Challenge 2026 | OC1 / OC2 / V1 | Miho, Shizuoka |
| Date | Event | Category | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17–31 | IVF World Sprint Championship Event Page → | Sprint | Marina Bay, Singapore |
| Sep 3–7 | Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Races Event Page → | OC4 / OC6 / Double Hull / OC1 / OC2 / SUP | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
| Sep 27 | Na Wahine O Ke Kai Event Page → | OC6 | Hale O Lono, Hawaii |
| Oct 11 | Molokaʻi Hoe Event Page → | OC6 | Hale O Lono, Hawaii |
| Oct 15–18 | Guåhan Micronesia Cup Event Page → | 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.
