{"id":151,"date":"2024-04-11T13:29:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T04:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:07:16","slug":"about2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/about2\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT JOCA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Association was established on November 1, 2019, and after the subsequent activities, we started a new step forward as a general incorporated association on May 24, 2023. The Association respects the cultural background of outrigger canoeing and will continue to promote and develop the sport in Japan. As a member of the INTERNATIONAL VA’A FEDERATION, which is the coordinating body for outrigger canoeing around the world, we will also focus on exchanges with other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission
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The Japan Outrigger Canoe Association (JOCA)<\/strong> aims to promote the safe and sustainable development of outrigger canoeing in Japan, while contributing to the preservation of maritime culture and strengthening connections with local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Message from the Representative Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After several years of preparation, the Japan Outrigger Canoe Association (JOCA) was launched on November 01, 2019. Being a passionate paddler myself (from 1998), I would like the association to act as a conduit to perpetuate not only the culture of outrigger canoeing, but the strong passion we have for this Polynesian rooted sport to the next generation and to the global community.
I believe that the management of an association is similar to the teamwork you experience on an outrigger canoe out in the sea. I remain committed to the development of the sport and spirit of outrigger canoeing. I take the immense pleasure working with all of you and sincerely appreciate your continued support.
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Mitsuru Obana\u3000
Ohana Hoe Outrigger Canoe Club
November 1, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Affiliated Clubs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WAILEA CANOE CLUB JAPAN \/ OHANA HOE OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB \/ Chigasaki Outrigger Canoe Club \/ Sajima Paddling Connection (SPC) \/ BEACH HAYAMA \/ BEACH BUM PADDLERS \/ MOKUPUNI OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB\/ Holokai OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB KANSAI \/ Amanico   outrigger canoe club \/ Suruga Bay OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB
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Clubs list<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Board of Directors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

President<\/td>Mitsuru Obana<\/td><\/tr>
Director<\/td>Kenji Kinoshita<\/td><\/tr>
Director<\/td>Fujio Kobayashi<\/td><\/tr>
Director<\/td>Seigo Tamura<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operations Committee<\/td>Masafumi Takada<\/td><\/tr>
Operations Committee<\/td>Keisuke Katsumata<\/td><\/tr>
Operations Committee<\/td>Miki Matsumoto<\/td><\/tr>
Operations \/ International Affairs<\/td>Kumiko Takahashi<\/td><\/tr>
Operations \/ International Affairs<\/td>Mark Masahiro Sekita<\/td><\/tr>
Public Relations Committee<\/td>Miki Saito<\/td><\/tr>
Public Relations Committee<\/td>Waka Katano<\/td><\/tr>
Treasurer<\/td>Hiromi Kobayashi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Auditors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditor<\/td>Dairoku Endo<\/td><\/tr>
Auditor<\/td>Edward Phillips<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Articles of Incorporation & Governance Rules<\/strong>
Coming Soon<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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