Kei Komatsuyama × UPSEA: The next generation of surfers

Kei Komatsuyama, a top partner of UPSEA, is attracting attention as a next-generation star in the Japanese surf scene. His passion and ability have already been proven in competitions both at home and abroad, and many fans and industry insiders have high expectations for his performance.

A talented athlete from Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture

Komatsuyama Ken is from Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture. He showed his talent from an early age by competing in elite classes in SUP (stand up paddle) races from the fifth grade of elementary school, traveling around the country. In 2014, at just 12 years old, he passed the preliminaries of the All Japan Championships and participated in and completed the elite class (10km). The following year, in 2015, he won the 3km class at the Japan Cup, one of the largest SUP competitions in Japan, and won the same class again in 2016.

Exceptional skills and achievements

Komatsuyama has made the most of his many years of experience and advanced skills to achieve outstanding results in many competitions.

[Past results]

• 2020 : SPPL All Japan Pro League Sprint Race 1st place
• 2019 : ICF World Championship Japan representative
  • Long Distance 2nd Place
  • Technical Race 2nd place
  • Sprint Race 1st Place
• SUPA All Japan Championships
  • Technical Race 2nd place
  • Long Distance 2nd Place
• APP Osaka World Championship Long Distance 1st Place
• 2018 : ISA World Championship Japan representative 8th place
• 2018 : SUPA All Japan Championship Technical Race 3rd place

Returning to competition in 2025 and taking on the challenge of the World Championships

Komatsuyama will return to competition in 2025 and embark on a new challenge. In particular, he is aiming to achieve even greater heights and make a comeback at the World Championships to be held in Korea in October . His strengths of endurance and strategic race management are key factors that will lead to great expectations for his future success.

Environmental awareness and involvement with UPSEA

Through surfing and SUP, Komatsuyama has also developed a strong interest in environmental issues. In particular, he has thought deeply about the problems of marine plastic waste and microplastics, and is taking action. He is not just an athlete, but is also actively involved in UPSEA activities, speaking out to protect the ocean.

UPSEA's fins and surf accessories are made from recycled marine plastic, and Komatsuyama sympathizes with this philosophy. "It's great that the tools I use can help protect the environment. As an athlete, I feel a responsibility to protect the ocean," he said.

A look into the future

Komatsuyama Tsuyoshi is training hard every day, aiming to perform even better in international competitions. His dream is to be a top athlete in the world while also actively working on environmental issues and connecting the future of our oceans to the next generation through SUP and surfing. His challenge has only just begun. Keep an eye on his future success!