Call for Participants: 'Surfing and Sustainable Lesson for Girls' with Professional Athletes on October 17 (Sat)

A special event that explores the connection with the ocean and environmental issues through the joy of surfing!

Why not enjoy surfing to the fullest while experiencing actions to protect the ocean, and think together about your future and the local environment?

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 12:00–17:30

Venue: Kugenuma Beach, Kanagawa Prefecture (Meeting Point: FUNBee, 2-18-3 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa)

Capacity: 10 participants

Target Audience: Girls from 4th grade elementary school to 3rd grade high school

Surfing Classes

・Beginner Surfing Experience Class (for girls from 6th grade elementary to 3rd grade high school)

・Surfing Skill-Up Class (for girls from 4th grade elementary to 3rd grade high school)

Participation Fee

・Beginner Surfing Experience Class: 15,000 JPY

・Surfing Skill-Up Class: 13,000 JPY

How to Apply

Nao Omura (Professional Surfer)

Date of Birth: November 27, 1992

Hometown: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

In 2006, at age 13, became the youngest Japanese national team member at the time, and remained on the national team for 12 consecutive years until 2017. In 2010, at age 17, earned professional certification in Japan, winning both the annual Grand Champion title and Rookie of the Year award. Has been competing in the global surfing tour for nearly 15 years since graduating high school.

While continuing her athletic career, she actively contributes to next-generation development as a vice president of the federation and as a coach.

Haruna Matsumoto (Professional Snowboarder)

Date of Birth: July 26, 1993

Hometown: Sapporo City, Hokkaido

2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games participant

President, Hokkaido Snow Sports Promotion Council (NPO)

Started snowboarding in 2nd grade and began halfpipe competitions in 4th grade, competing in domestic events from that year.

Participated in the World Cup from 2010, with 2nd place as her best result.

Achieved 2nd place at the 2017 World Championships.

Finished 6th at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. Later placed 2nd at the BURTON US OPEN—the first Japanese woman on the podium—and earned 3rd place at X GAMES for three consecutive years.

Founded the Hokkaido Snow Sports Promotion Council (NPO) in 2022,

and has been actively promoting snow sports and athlete development. Retired from competition in 2023.

Currently conducts snowboarding experience events in Hokkaido and gives lectures at elementary schools in Sapporo to share her athletic journey, the importance of pursuing dreams, and the value of sports.