SPEAKERS

Soma FUJITA

Freestyle Kendama Player, Freelance videographer

Born in Kutchan Town, Niseko Hirafu.
In 2015, while deeply immersed in freestyle skiing, Soma discovered the joy of “kendama” that a friend was playing with. Practicing at the restaurant his parents run in Niseko, he met an intrigued foreigner who he lent his “kendama” to. Surprisingly, they successfully performed the tricks Soma had been practicing on their very first try. They even linked plate tricks and eventually balanced the ball on their little finger. This event marked the beginning of an eight-year journey of enjoying “Freestyle Kendama.”
Soma has achieved notable titles, including 2nd place in the 2020 Catch & Flow (Freestyle Kendama Championship) and 2nd place in the 2023 EKC (European Kendama Championship).