Japan Sports Photographer | Surf & Action Photography

As a sports photographer based in Fujisawa, just south of Tokyo, I cover a wide range of athletic events and disciplines across Japan. Living near one of the country's most active surf communities, I spend much of my time photographing local breaks—from the beach, from the water, or from the air. My surf photography has appeared in Hawaiian Airlines' in-flight magazine Hana Hou! and Breitling's The Book of Surfing, published by Rizzoli New York.

Beyond surf culture, I photograph a diverse range of sports across Japan and East Asia. I've covered youth baseball, professional sumo wrestling, traditional karate, martial arts demonstrations, competitive dance, and action sports. My sports photography serves editorial publications, athletic brands, event organizers, and sports marketing agencies looking to capture authentic moments that combine movement, tension, and emotion.

I prefer to stay close to the action and work with minimal gear to create images that feel immediate and unfiltered, whether for editorial stories, brand campaigns, athlete profiles, or event documentation. Based in the Shonan coastal region with easy access to Tokyo, I'm available for assignments throughout Japan.

If you're looking for sports photography in Japan that combines action and narrative, give me a call.