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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 Asia 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 Asia 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.

In the rapidly growing world of pickleball, the GPF and UWPF have agreed to establish a single global governing body. This latest update explains the new IOC-compliant structure and the role of the Integration Task Force.

PJF is now accepting applications for official courts across Japan! In 2025, registration is free. Benefits include listing on the official PJF website, event support, and more. Applications accepted from just one court.

We are pleased to announce that the Pickleball Japan Federation (PJF) will host an Ambassador Training Workshop on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Itoshima City Sports Park in Fukuoka. This is a valuable opportunity to obtain the official PJF Ambassador Certification, which qualifies you to promote and teach pickleball in your community. As the number of participants is limited to 25, we encourage those interested to register as soon as possible.

Once again this year, a stellar lineup of PPA top pros will visit Japan: James Ignatowich, Ryan Fu, Parris Todd, and Vivian Glozman. To coincide with their visit, we will host clinics and meet-and-greet events as outlined below.