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Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido will host the "RUSUTSU Pickleball Open 2026" on June 28, 2026.Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido will host the "RUSUTSU Pickleball Open 2026" on June 28, 2026. New "Intermediate-Advanced Individual" and "Beginner Individual" categories have been added! Enter solo and enjoy competing against a variety of opponents in a full round-robin, time-based format. Participation in both doubles and individual events is also available.

Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido will host the "RUSUTSU Pickleball Open 2026" on June 28, 2026. Open to players from beginner to intermediate level across eight dedicated courts. The day before features a certification course, pro lessons, a Soccer & Pickleball Experience with Tsuyoshi Kitazawa, and a night event.

MiLP, an amateur pickleball league originating in the United States, makes its debut in Japan. Pickleball Japan has secured an exclusive license and, as part of a simultaneous rollout across 20 countries, will begin recruiting club participants nationwide from 2026.

The dates for two major PJ-hosted tournaments in 2026 have been confirmed. The PJL Burger King Cup (Oct 11–14) and the 3rd PJ Pickleball Championships in Japan (Dec 7–11) will both be held at Ariake Tennis Forest Park. Check the schedule now!

PJ's "Kiraboshi Lessons" is a pickleball program designed for players aged 19 and under. Open to beginners and those with some experience, sessions are divided into Class A and Class B based on your level. Held at KPI PARK in Totsuka, Yokohama. ¥3,500 per person. Limited spots available — first-come, first-served.

Japan is recruiting national team players for the 2026 AFP University Championship in Thailand (July 31 – Aug 2). Open to current university and graduate students. Apply by April 30.

Japan is recruiting national team players for the 2026 AFP Junior Open in Thailand (July 28–30). Open to U12–U18. Apply by April 30. Two tracks: Team Japan (supported) and Team Japan Rising.

The Japan Pickleball Association (JPA) and the Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) will merge on April 14, 2026, marking a new beginning as "Pickleball Japan (PJ)." The unified organization will operate under a new governance structure, dedicated to promoting and advancing pickleball across Japan.

No Experience? No Problem! The Next-Gen Pickleball Project is Here. The long-awaited Project F, "Kiraboshi Lessons" for U-19s, is finally starting! Even if you’ve never played before, you are more than welcome. We will guide you through everything, starting with how to hold the paddle. Why not try a new sport and polish your hidden talent? We can’t wait to see you there!

We would like to inform you that, in order to further enhance our services and promote the growth of pickleball in Japan, we will be revising our annual membership fees

It has been announced that the “Minato City Cup Tokyo Tower Pickleball Friendship 2026 Summer–Autumn,” a pickleball tournament for the general public to be enjoyed by three generations, will be held with Tokyo Tower as its stage. The qualifying rounds are scheduled to begin in early July at venues in Minato City, and the main matches are planned to take place at Tokyo Tower in September. An overview of the tournament will be announced at a press conference on March 19, 2026.

Pickleball × Footbath: Expanding Opportunities for Connection. Announcement of the press conference for the “2026 Ofuro World Peace Project,” supported by PJF.

Four Japanese junior players have been selected for the PCL Asia Rising Stars U19 Japan Team and will represent Japan at the Asia Final in Hainan, China. The program, organized with the Pickleball Champions League (PCL), provides young Asian athletes with international competition opportunities and a pathway to develop on the global stage.

The Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) has entered into a strategic partnership with the international league PCL to advance the U19 international development program, “PCL Asia Rising Stars.” Four Japanese representatives are scheduled to be dispatched to the Asia Final in Hainan Island, China, in March 2026. Details regarding the domestic selection tournament, application information, financial support, and corporate sponsorship opportunities have also been announced.

The Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) and the Japan Pickleball Association (JPA) have reached a basic agreement to unite, aiming to strengthen the governance of pickleball in Japan and expand its international presence, with the establishment of a unified national organization toward future Olympic participation.

We are pleased to announce the Japan national team that will compete at APG 2025.

The official press release for Championships 2025 has been published on PR TIMES. From December 10 (Wed) to 13 (Sat), 2025, we will host Japan’s largest international pickleball tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park, bringing together approximately 1,300 players from 18 countries.

The APG2025 Tournament Handbook is now available. All players and officials are requested to review the contents in advance.

A special recap of the August Burger King CUP on PJF Official Navi Episode 2. Top players Yuta Yoshida, Nasa Hatakeyama, and Yuki Sugiyama share behind-the-scenes insights in an in-depth interview with former NHK announcer Masaaki Horio. Discover key moments, pressure handling, and their goals for the next tournament.

ZIPAIR and Daiwa Securities Group will co-host the “PJF Pickleball Championships 2025” reception on December 11 at Ariake Tennis Forest. Join world-class pros and Godzilla at an outdoor party bringing together players, families, sponsors, and supporters. Free admission with advance registration required.