Over the past year and a half, Japan’s skateboarders have made their presence felt in nearly every major international contest.
With their sights already set on Los Angeles 2028, the current Olympic rankings paint a very clear picture.
According to World Skate SB, Japan is not just participating. They are dominating this 2025.
Men’s Division: Japan Takes the Top Four Spots
1. Toa Sasaki (Japan) Points 154,255
2. Ginwoo Onodera (Japan) Points 142,900
3. Sora Shirai (Japan) Points 124,300
4. Kairi Netsuke (Japan) Points 103,714
5. Matias Dell Olio (Argentina) Points 99,989
6. Richard Tury (Slovakia) Points 90,910
7. Yuto Horigome (Japan) Points 82,525
8. Gustavo Ribeiro (Portugal) Points 71,606
9. Jc Gonzalez Ortiz (Colombia) Points 70,220
10. Jagger Eaton (United States) Points 53,869
Women’s Division: Six of the Top Ten are from Japan
1. Coco Yoshizawa (Japan) Points 161,520
2. Liz Akama (Japan) Points 158,068
3. Rayssa Leal (Brazil) Points 152,498
4. Funa Nakayama (Japan) Points 130,131
5. Chloe Covell (Australia) Points 129,651
6. Miyu Ito (Japan) Points 110,103
7. Momiji Nishiya (Japan) Points 104,075
8. Yumeka Oda (Japan) Points 101,502
9. Chenxi Cui (China) Points 88,961
10. Ibuki Matsumoto (Japan) Points 77,887
What’s Driving Japan’s Success
Several factors have contributed to Japan’s rise in the rankings. Since skateboarding became an Olympic event, there has been a noticeable shift in how countries approach it. Japan, in particular, has built programs to support young athletes, offering access to training facilities, coaches, and structured competitions.
The result is a new generation of skaters who are not only talented but also mentally prepared and competition-ready. Many of these young skaters grew up watching the Tokyo Olympics and are now climbing the global rankings themselves.
Looking Ahead to Los Angeles 2028
The numbers do not lie. Right now, Japan is leading in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Countries like Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and the United States are still in the mix, but Japan has the momentum.
There is still plenty of time between now and the next Olympics, and skateboarding is never predictable. A single contest can shift the entire ranking. But for now, Japan is setting the pace, and the rest of the world is trying to catch up. All eyes will be on them as the road to Los Angeles continues.