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Ben Johns and Anna Bright make their Japan debut.\">\n <\/div>\n<h1 class=\"sr-only\">PPA Asia 125 PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"ticker\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ticker-track\">\n <span>\u2708\ufe0f Ben Johns and Anna Bright, <em>making their Japan debut<\/em>.<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83c\udf8c <em>First time ever in Japan<\/em>!<\/span><br \/>\n <span><span class=\"tk-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g transform=\"rotate(-20 40 50)\"><rect x=\"22\" y=\"12\" width=\"36\" height=\"44\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#eab308\"\/><rect x=\"24\" y=\"14\" width=\"32\" height=\"40\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#facc15\"\/><path d=\"M 28 20 Q 40 28 52 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fef08a\" stroke-width=\"2\" opacity=\"0.6\"\/><rect x=\"34\" y=\"54\" width=\"12\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#78350f\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"61\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"61\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"68\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"68\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"75\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"75\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/g><g transform=\"translate(4, -3)\"><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"16\" fill=\"#a3e635\" stroke=\"#65a30d\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M 60 24 A 14 14 0 0 1 76 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ecfccb\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"2.2\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"21\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"43\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><em>PPA Asia 125<\/em> PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83d\udcc5 <em>December 7 (Mon) \u2013 9 (Wed), 2026<\/em> Ariake Tennis Forest Park<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\u2708\ufe0f Ben Johns and Anna Bright, <em>making their Japan debut<\/em>.<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83c\udf8c <em>First time ever in Japan<\/em>!<\/span><br \/>\n <span><span class=\"tk-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g transform=\"rotate(-20 40 50)\"><rect x=\"22\" y=\"12\" width=\"36\" height=\"44\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#eab308\"\/><rect x=\"24\" y=\"14\" width=\"32\" height=\"40\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#facc15\"\/><path d=\"M 28 20 Q 40 28 52 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fef08a\" stroke-width=\"2\" opacity=\"0.6\"\/><rect x=\"34\" y=\"54\" width=\"12\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#78350f\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"61\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"61\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"68\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"68\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"75\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"75\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/g><g transform=\"translate(4, -3)\"><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"16\" fill=\"#a3e635\" stroke=\"#65a30d\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M 60 24 A 14 14 0 0 1 76 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ecfccb\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"2.2\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"21\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"43\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><em>PPA Asia 125<\/em> PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83d\udcc5 <em>December 7 (Mon) \u2013 9 (Wed), 2026<\/em> Ariake Tennis Forest Park<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"about-tour navy\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"at-head-row rv\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"at-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ppa125-pj-tokyo-logo.jpg\" alt=\"PPA Asia 125 PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026 logo\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">About PPA Asia 125<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>About PPA Asia 125<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"rv\">\n <strong>PPA Asia 125<\/strong> is the latest addition to the pickleball scene in the region.\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\">\n PPA Asia 125 runs in parallel to PPA Tour Asia, bringing tournaments closer to local courts and players across the region.\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\">\n The new circuit creates a platform for emerging talent, rising regional pros, or established players climbing back up the World Pickleball Rankings to compete across Asia. It’s your pathway to professional pickleball.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"players\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Featured Players<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Featured Players<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">The PPA Tour’s leading stars make their Japan debut<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"player-grid\">\n<div class=\"player-card rv d1\">\n<div class=\"pc-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ben-profile.png\" alt=\"Ben Johns\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"pc-body\">\n<p class=\"pc-en en\">BEN JOHNS<\/p>\n<h3>Ben Johns<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pc-desc\">One of the most celebrated players in professional pickleball.<\/p>\n<p>As of the start of the 2026-27 PPA Tour season, he has claimed 185 career titles \u2014 42 in Singles, 64 in Men’s Doubles, and 79 in Mixed Doubles.<\/p>\n<p>He has achieved the Triple Crown (winning Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles at the same event) 21 times, and has remained at the top of the world game for many years.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"player-card rv d2\">\n<div class=\"pc-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/anna-profile.png\" alt=\"Anna Bright\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"pc-body\">\n<p class=\"pc-en en\">ANNA BRIGHT<\/p>\n<h3>Anna Bright<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pc-desc\">A leading player in women’s professional pickleball, ranked No. 2 in the world in Women’s Doubles on the PPA Tour with 39 career titles.<\/p>\n<p>She was a standout on the tennis team at UC Berkeley, where she reached a career-high national ranking of No. 13 in college tennis.<\/p>\n<p>She later transitioned to pickleball, turning pro in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"player-card rv d3\">\n<div class=\"pc-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/yuta-funemizu.jpg\" alt=\"Yuta Funemizu\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:22% 20%;\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"pc-body\">\n<p class=\"pc-tag\">Japan’s First MLP Player<\/p>\n<p class=\"pc-en en\">YUTA FUNEMIZU<\/p>\n<h3>Yuta Funemizu<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pc-desc\">A former world champion in soft tennis, Yuta Funemizu is a leading Japanese player and the first Japanese athlete to compete in Major League Pickleball (MLP) in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his delicate ball touch, tempo-controlled rally play, and quick reactions at the net, he has excelled both in Japan and internationally. In 2026, he became the first Japanese player to win a men’s doubles title on the PPA Tour, and also won men’s doubles at PPA ASIA 500 Sansan TOKYO OPEN 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"players-note rv\">At this event, Yuta Funemizu will team up with Ben Johns in men’s doubles \u2014 a rare chance to see the speed, precision, tactics, and intensity of world-class play up close in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"prize\">\n<div class=\"wrap prize-hero\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Prize<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Prize Money Table<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">Prize Money Table<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"prize-table-wrap rv d1\">\n<table class=\"prize-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>1st<\/th>\n<th>2nd<\/th>\n<th>3rd<\/th>\n<th>4th<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">MD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Men’s Doubles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a51,000,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $6,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5500,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $3,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">WD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Women’s Doubles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a51,000,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $6,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5500,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $3,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">XD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Mixed Doubles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a51,000,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $6,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5500,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $3,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">SMD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Men’s Singles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a570,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $480)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a550,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $350)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">SWD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Women’s Singles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a570,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $480)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a550,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $350)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p class=\"prize-note-sm rv d1\">*USD figures are approximate conversions as noted in the original documentation.<br \/>MD = Men’s Doubles \/ WD = Women’s Doubles \/ XD = Mixed Doubles \/ SMD = Men’s Singles \/ SWD = Women’s Singles<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-strip rv\">\n <a class=\"btn btn-gold btn-xl jump-apply\" href=\"#apply\">Apply to Compete<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"outline\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Tournament Outline<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tournament Outline<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<table class=\"outline-table\">\n<tr>\n<th>Tournament Name<\/th>\n<td>PPA Asia 125 PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Dates<\/th>\n<td>December 7 (Mon) \u2013 December 9 (Wed), 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Venue<\/th>\n<td>Ariake Tennis Forest Park<br \/>Ariake Coliseum<br \/>2-2-22 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Organizer<\/th>\n<td>Pickleball Japan Federation (General Incorporated Foundation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Eligibility & Match Format<\/th>\n<td>\n Single-elimination format.<br \/>\n Best of 3 games, each game to 11 points (win by 2).<br \/>\n <span class=\"note\">*Match format may change depending on weather and participation.<\/span>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Division<\/th>\n<td>\n <strong>12\/7 (Mon)<\/strong><br \/>\n Men’s & Women’s Singles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <strong>12\/8 (Tue)<\/strong><br \/>\n Mixed Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <strong>12\/9 (Wed)<\/strong><br \/>\n Men’s & Women’s Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Ball<\/th>\n<td>Joola HC40 (planned)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>How to Apply<\/th>\n<td>\n Entry to this tournament is not first-come, first-served. Everyone who applies is first placed on a waitlist. After participant selection is finalized, we will contact confirmed participants in order.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>PJ Membership Fee<\/th>\n<td>\n Entry requires individual membership registration and payment of membership dues with PJ (Pickleball Japan Federation). If you are not yet a member, you will need to register as a new member (issuing a membership number takes 1\u20132 days).\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Bracket Fee<\/th>\n<td>\n The <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span> (PPA Asia 125) bracket is entered and paid for separately from the PJ membership fee, via the official PPA Tour site “PickleballTournaments.com.”<br \/>\n <span class=\"note\">*See the “Entry” section further down this page for details.<\/span>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Entry Opens<\/th>\n<td><strong>Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 AM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Cancellation Fees<\/th>\n<td>\n From Saturday, October 25: 50% of total amount paid<br \/>\n From Tuesday, November 25: 100% of total amount paid<br \/>\n In addition to the above, card processing fees, exchange-rate differences, and software usage fees will be deducted.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Weather<\/th>\n<td>\n <strong>[Climate & What to Wear]<\/strong><br \/>\n December in the Ariake area typically sees average temperatures between a low of about 5\u00b0C and a high of about 13\u00b0C, with little rainfall and plenty of clear, sunny weather.<br \/>\n While daytime conditions are comfortable, it can get cold while spectating or waiting between matches, so please bring warm layers such as a heavy down jacket or fleece.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>[Venue Facilities]<\/strong><br \/>\n In addition to an indoor waiting area, locker rooms, shower rooms, and restrooms are available. Both the indoor courts and the Coliseum are fully air-conditioned.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<td>\n <strong>[Changes to Event Content & Disclaimer]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The content and schedule of this tournament may change due to the number of participants, social conditions, or other unavoidable circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>First aid will be provided for injuries or accidents during competition, but the organizer and venue are not responsible for anything thereafter.<\/li>\n<li>The organizer and venue bear no responsibility for any injury, accident, theft, or other loss suffered by participants.<\/li>\n<li>If a participant’s negligence causes damage to venue facilities, other participants, or any other third party, that participant shall be fully liable for compensating the damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong style=\"display:block;margin-top:14px;\">[Medical Support & Insurance]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This tournament is covered by recreational insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Through special sponsorship from Horyukai Medical Corporation, doctors and trainers will be on site at the venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong style=\"display:block;margin-top:14px;\">[Rights & Tournament Operations]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rights to publish images, video, articles, and records of participants during the tournament on websites, media, etc. (including likeness rights) belong to the organizer.<\/li>\n<li>This tournament is run fairly and impartially for all players.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Awards<\/th>\n<td>Top finishers in each bracket will be honored (with prize money and prizes).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Organized & Operated By<\/th>\n<td>Pickleball Japan Federation (General Incorporated Foundation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Dedicated Contact<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:ariake@pickleball-japan.org\" class=\"nb\">ariake@pickleball-japan.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"schedule\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Schedule<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">PPA Asia 125 (PRO) runs for three days, December 7 (Mon) \u2013 9 (Wed), 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline rv\">\n<div class=\"tl-item\">\n<div class=\"tl-day\">Day 1<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-body\">\n<p class=\"tl-date\">Dec 7 (Mon)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tl-desc\">Men’s & Women’s Singles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-item\">\n<div class=\"tl-day\">Day 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-body\">\n<p class=\"tl-date\">Dec 8 (Tue)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tl-desc\">Mixed Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-item\">\n<div class=\"tl-day\">Day 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-body\">\n<p class=\"tl-date\">Dec 9 (Wed)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tl-desc\">Men’s & Women’s Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"sched-grid-label rv\">TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE<\/p>\n<div class=\"sched-grid-wrap rv d1\">\n<div class=\"sched-grid ppa-grid\">\n<div class=\"sg-corner\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-date\">12\/7<span>(Mon)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-date\">12\/8<span>(Tue)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-date\">12\/9<span>(Wed)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-row-label\">Men<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<small>(Singles)<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-row-label\">Women<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<small>(Singles)<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-row-label\">Mixed<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sched-legend\">\n <span><i class=\"sg-pro\"><\/i>PRO = PPA Asia 125 (Pro Open)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"navy\" id=\"apply\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Entry<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Entry<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"rv\" style=\"text-align:center;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">\n <span class=\"open-note\">Entry opens: Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 AM<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 40px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\">\n Please follow the 2 steps below to apply.\n <\/p>\n<div class=\"ev-card rv\">\n<h3><span class=\"ev-num\">STEP 1<\/span>Pay PJ Membership Dues (Check Your Expiration Date)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ev-lead\">Entry requires individual membership registration and payment of membership dues with PJ (Pickleball Japan Federation). Before applying, please check your membership expiration date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"member-check-grid\">\n<div class=\"member-check-card\">\n<p class=\"mc-org\">Former JPA Individual Members<\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-steps\">After logging in: “Tournated > My Page > My License”<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"mc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/games.japanpickleball.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">games.japanpickleball.org<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"member-check-card\">\n<p class=\"mc-org\">Former PJF Individual Members<\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-steps\">After logging in: “My Account > Payment Info > PJF Membership End Date”<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"mc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleball-japan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pickleball-japan.org<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"member-new-callout\">\n<p class=\"mnc-ttl\">Not yet a member?<\/p>\n<p>Please register as a new member.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"mnc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleball-japan.org\/member-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pickleball-japan.org\/<wbr>member-info<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mnc-note\">(Issuing a membership number takes 1\u20132 days.)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ev-card rv d1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ev-num\">STEP 2<\/span>Enter the PPA Asia 125 (PRO) Bracket<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ev-lead\">In addition to STEP 1 (PJ membership dues), anyone competing in the <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span> = PPA Asia 125 bracket must complete an additional application and payment through the official PPA Tour site, “PickleballTournaments.com.”<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;\">*If you have already paid the \u00a512,000 registration fee for “PJ Pickleball Championships 2026 in Japan,” you do not need to pay it again. Eligible applicants will receive a coupon code exempting them from the registration fee.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"btn btn-gold apply-target\" href=\"https:\/\/pickleballtournaments.com\/tournaments\/d712948b-5b51-4978-9ce6-a331ea791c8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for PPA Asia 125<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"events\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Special Events<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Special Events<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"coming rv\" style=\"max-width:620px;\">\n <span class=\"en-lbl\">Special Events<\/span><br \/>\n Details are currently being finalized and will be posted here once confirmed.\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"rules\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Rules<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tournament Rules<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">World-standard rules ensure a fair environment for every player<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rules-doc rv\">\n<h3>Basic Rules<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rd-list\">\n<li>The rules in the UPA-A 2026 Official Rulebook apply.<\/li>\n<li>Only paddles that are UPA-approved and have passed inspection at the venue’s testing machine may be used.<\/li>\n<li>Referees will check paddles at the start of each match.<\/li>\n<li>The tournament ball is planned to be the Joola HC40 (neon yellow). Please avoid wearing apparel or clothing in the same color as the ball.<\/li>\n<li>UPA scoring rules apply to all matches, in which only the serving side scores the point.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"rules-doc rv d1\">\n<h3>Important Notices<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"rd-list rd-ol\">\n<li><strong>Cancellation\/rescheduling notices due to rain, etc.:<\/strong> Only if there is a change, it will be posted to the official website at 5:00 AM that day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting to court:<\/strong> If a player has not reported to their court by the scheduled match time, an announcement will be made 2 minutes later. If the player is still absent after 5 minutes, the court keeper will rule it a forfeit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match format:<\/strong> Single-elimination format. Best of 3 games, each game to 11 points (win by 2). Each team may take 1 timeout (1 minute) per match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judging:<\/strong> All matches will be officiated by an official referee. The chief referee is Mr. Howard Hepworth (L3), a professional referee who also officiates PPA finals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical timeout:<\/strong> The court keeper will call the on-site medical staff to the court to assess the situation. If approved, a medical timeout is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes, once only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting results:<\/strong> After the match, each team’s representative signs the scoresheet, and the winner reports the result by bringing the basket to the front desk.<\/li>\n<li>\n <strong>Accommodations for deaf or hard-of-hearing players:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"rd-sub\">\n<li>Scorecards will be provided on the match court.<\/li>\n<li>Before the match, the court keeper will confirm with the opponent that “out”\/”in” calls and score calls must be made with hand signals.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers will be on standby with a whiteboard in case discussion is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"rules-doc rv d2\">\n<h3>Supplementary Rules<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rd-list\">\n<li>Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify rules and regulations, or rearrange the match schedule, as needed. All decisions related to these matters are final.<\/li>\n<li>All players must complete tournament check-in at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match.<\/li>\n<li>If a player does not arrive at the assigned court within 5 minutes of the match start time being announced, that match will be considered forfeited.<\/li>\n<li>In matches without a referee, the server (or their partner) calls the score, and the opposing player repeats it. Hand signals may also be used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Injury\/forfeit:<\/strong> A player who is injured may forfeit the match. In that case, the score at the time of forfeit stands, and the opposing player is awarded the maximum points. If the player recovers, they may compete in their remaining scheduled matches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protests:<\/strong> Protests must be submitted in writing, accompanied by a USD $100.00 protest fee, directly to the tournament committee before the end of that day’s play. Protests submitted after that will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filming rights:<\/strong> PJ and its official agents reserve the right to take photos and video during the tournament. These will be used to promote and grow pickleball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rules on filming:<\/strong> General\/individual photography and videography during the tournament is prohibited (personal, non-commercial filming is permitted). The organizer does not guarantee the privacy of individuals. Any filming that includes other people is done at your own risk. The organizer is not responsible for the actions of individuals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety and liability waiver:<\/strong> PJ members, captains, organizers, or their agents are not responsible for safety-related accidents, injuries, or damages occurring during the tournament or on the venue premises. This includes, but is not limited to, accidents, injuries, losses, or damages arising from unforeseeable circumstances or acts. We recommend obtaining appropriate insurance as a precaution. This waiver is intended to clarify mutual responsibilities and does not limit efforts to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"rd-caution\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> The rules and proceedings above may change due to weather or other unavoidable circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">FAQ<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-list rv\">\n<details class=\"faq\">\n<summary>Is parking available?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Paid parking is available at the venue. The first hour costs \u00a5300, with \u00a5100 for each additional 30 minutes; there is no maximum daily rate.<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"committee\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tournament Committee<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"committee rv\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Tournament Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Rika Riordan<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Operations Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Koki Sugimoto<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Digital Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Hiroko Kleshick<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Secretary General<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Yuki Tanaka<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">PR Committee Chair<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Chiharu Hachiya Lorenzoni<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Volunteer Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Aiko Sakuma<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Referee & Rules Chair<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Howard Hepworth<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"venue\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Venue<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A World-Class Venue<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">A premier Japanese facility that has hosted the Tokyo Olympics and international tennis tournaments<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"venue-grid\">\n<div class=\"map rv\">\n \n <\/div>\n<div class=\"rv d1\">\n<dl class=\"venue-info\">\n<dt>VENUE<\/dt>\n<dd>Ariake Tennis Forest Park<br \/><span class=\"nb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tptc.co.jp\/park\/02_03\/colosseum\/04#mainbody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--blue2);text-decoration:underline;\">Ariake Coliseum<\/a><\/span><\/dd>\n<dt>ADDRESS<\/dt>\n<dd>2-2-22 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063<\/dd>\n<dt>ACCESS<\/dt>\n<dd>\n 8-minute walk from “Kokusai-Tenjijo” Station (Rinkai Line)<br \/>\n 8-minute walk from “Ariake” Station (Yurikamome) \/ <span class=\"nb\">8-minute walk from “Ariake Tennis-no-Mori” Station<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p style=\"margin-top:28px;\"><a class=\"btn btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tptc.co.jp\/park\/02_03\/access#mainbody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Venue Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmap rv\" style=\"margin-top:40px;\">\n <iframe\n src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=%E6%9C%89%E6%98%8E%E3%83%86%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE&z=15&output=embed\"\n width=\"100%\" height=\"420\" style=\"border:0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\n referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Ariake Tennis Forest Park Google Map\"><\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-strip rv\">\n <a class=\"btn btn-gold btn-xl jump-apply\" href=\"#apply\">Apply to Compete<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<footer class=\"site\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"cols\">\n<div>\n<h4>Pickleball Japan<\/h4>\n<p>Pickleball Japan Federation (General Incorporated Foundation)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:18px;\">Dedicated contact for this tournament<br \/>\n <a href=\"mailto:ariake@pickleball-japan.org\" class=\"nb\">ariake@pickleball-japan.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Follow<\/h4>\n<p class=\"sns-list\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pickleballjapanfederation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pickleballjapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pjf_official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fine\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\u00a9 2026 Pickleball Japan Federation. 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Ben Johns and Anna Bright make their Japan debut.\">\n <\/div>\n<h1 class=\"sr-only\">PPA Asia 125 PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"ticker\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"ticker-track\">\n <span>\u2708\ufe0f Ben Johns and Anna Bright, <em>making their Japan debut<\/em>.<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83c\udf8c <em>First time ever in Japan<\/em>!<\/span><br \/>\n <span><span class=\"tk-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g transform=\"rotate(-20 40 50)\"><rect x=\"22\" y=\"12\" width=\"36\" height=\"44\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#eab308\"\/><rect x=\"24\" y=\"14\" width=\"32\" height=\"40\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#facc15\"\/><path d=\"M 28 20 Q 40 28 52 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fef08a\" stroke-width=\"2\" opacity=\"0.6\"\/><rect x=\"34\" y=\"54\" width=\"12\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#78350f\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"61\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"61\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"68\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"68\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"75\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"75\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/g><g transform=\"translate(4, -3)\"><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"16\" fill=\"#a3e635\" stroke=\"#65a30d\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M 60 24 A 14 14 0 0 1 76 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ecfccb\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"2.2\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"21\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"43\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><em>PPA Asia 125<\/em> PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83d\udcc5 <em>December 7 (Mon) \u2013 9 (Wed), 2026<\/em> Ariake Tennis Forest Park<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\u2708\ufe0f Ben Johns and Anna Bright, <em>making their Japan debut<\/em>.<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83c\udf8c <em>First time ever in Japan<\/em>!<\/span><br \/>\n <span><span class=\"tk-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g transform=\"rotate(-20 40 50)\"><rect x=\"22\" y=\"12\" width=\"36\" height=\"44\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"#eab308\"\/><rect x=\"24\" y=\"14\" width=\"32\" height=\"40\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#facc15\"\/><path d=\"M 28 20 Q 40 28 52 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fef08a\" stroke-width=\"2\" opacity=\"0.6\"\/><rect x=\"34\" y=\"54\" width=\"12\" height=\"26\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#78350f\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"61\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"61\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"68\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"68\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><line x1=\"34\" y1=\"75\" x2=\"46\" y2=\"75\" stroke=\"#fde68a\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><\/g><g transform=\"translate(4, -3)\"><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"16\" fill=\"#a3e635\" stroke=\"#65a30d\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><path d=\"M 60 24 A 14 14 0 0 1 76 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ecfccb\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"32\" r=\"2.2\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"27\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"78\" cy=\"37\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"21\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><circle cx=\"70\" cy=\"43\" r=\"2.0\" fill=\"#365314\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><em>PPA Asia 125<\/em> PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/span><br \/>\n <span>\ud83d\udcc5 <em>December 7 (Mon) \u2013 9 (Wed), 2026<\/em> Ariake Tennis Forest Park<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"about-tour navy\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"at-head-row rv\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"at-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ppa125-pj-tokyo-logo.jpg\" alt=\"PPA Asia 125 PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026 logo\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sec-head\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">About PPA Asia 125<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>About PPA Asia 125<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"rv\">\n <strong>PPA Asia 125<\/strong> is the latest addition to the pickleball scene in the region.\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\">\n PPA Asia 125 runs in parallel to PPA Tour Asia, bringing tournaments closer to local courts and players across the region.\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\">\n The new circuit creates a platform for emerging talent, rising regional pros, or established players climbing back up the World Pickleball Rankings to compete across Asia. It’s your pathway to professional pickleball.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"players\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Featured Players<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Featured Players<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">The PPA Tour’s leading stars make their Japan debut<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"player-grid\">\n<div class=\"player-card rv d1\">\n<div class=\"pc-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ben-profile.png\" alt=\"Ben Johns\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"pc-body\">\n<p class=\"pc-en en\">BEN JOHNS<\/p>\n<h3>Ben Johns<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pc-desc\">One of the most celebrated players in professional pickleball.<\/p>\n<p>As of the start of the 2026-27 PPA Tour season, he has claimed 185 career titles \u2014 42 in Singles, 64 in Men’s Doubles, and 79 in Mixed Doubles.<\/p>\n<p>He has achieved the Triple Crown (winning Singles, Men’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles at the same event) 21 times, and has remained at the top of the world game for many years.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"player-card rv d2\">\n<div class=\"pc-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/anna-profile.png\" alt=\"Anna Bright\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"pc-body\">\n<p class=\"pc-en en\">ANNA BRIGHT<\/p>\n<h3>Anna Bright<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pc-desc\">A leading player in women’s professional pickleball, ranked No. 2 in the world in Women’s Doubles on the PPA Tour with 39 career titles.<\/p>\n<p>She was a standout on the tennis team at UC Berkeley, where she reached a career-high national ranking of No. 13 in college tennis.<\/p>\n<p>She later transitioned to pickleball, turning pro in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"player-card rv d3\">\n<div class=\"pc-photo\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unified.japanpickleball.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/yuta-funemizu.jpg\" alt=\"Yuta Funemizu\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:22% 20%;\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"pc-body\">\n<p class=\"pc-tag\">Japan’s First MLP Player<\/p>\n<p class=\"pc-en en\">YUTA FUNEMIZU<\/p>\n<h3>Yuta Funemizu<\/h3>\n<p class=\"pc-desc\">A former world champion in soft tennis, Yuta Funemizu is a leading Japanese player and the first Japanese athlete to compete in Major League Pickleball (MLP) in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his delicate ball touch, tempo-controlled rally play, and quick reactions at the net, he has excelled both in Japan and internationally. In 2026, he became the first Japanese player to win a men’s doubles title on the PPA Tour, and also won men’s doubles at PPA ASIA 500 Sansan TOKYO OPEN 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"players-note rv\">At this event, Yuta Funemizu will team up with Ben Johns in men’s doubles \u2014 a rare chance to see the speed, precision, tactics, and intensity of world-class play up close in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"prize\">\n<div class=\"wrap prize-hero\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Prize<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Prize Money Table<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">Prize Money Table<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"prize-table-wrap rv d1\">\n<table class=\"prize-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>1st<\/th>\n<th>2nd<\/th>\n<th>3rd<\/th>\n<th>4th<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">MD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Men’s Doubles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a51,000,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $6,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5500,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $3,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">WD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Women’s Doubles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a51,000,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $6,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5500,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $3,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">XD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Mixed Doubles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a51,000,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $6,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5500,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $3,000)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">SMD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Men’s Singles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a570,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $480)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a550,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $350)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"rank\">SWD<br \/><span class=\"jp\">Women’s Singles<\/span><\/th>\n<td>\u00a5200,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $1,300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a5100,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $700)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a570,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $480)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u00a550,000<span class=\"usd\">(\u2248 $350)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p class=\"prize-note-sm rv d1\">*USD figures are approximate conversions as noted in the original documentation.<br \/>MD = Men’s Doubles \/ WD = Women’s Doubles \/ XD = Mixed Doubles \/ SMD = Men’s Singles \/ SWD = Women’s Singles<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-strip rv\">\n <a class=\"btn btn-gold btn-xl jump-apply\" href=\"#apply\">Apply to Compete<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"outline\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Tournament Outline<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tournament Outline<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<table class=\"outline-table\">\n<tr>\n<th>Tournament Name<\/th>\n<td>PPA Asia 125 PJ Tokyo Challenger 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Dates<\/th>\n<td>December 7 (Mon) \u2013 December 9 (Wed), 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Venue<\/th>\n<td>Ariake Tennis Forest Park<br \/>Ariake Coliseum<br \/>2-2-22 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Organizer<\/th>\n<td>Pickleball Japan Federation (General Incorporated Foundation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Eligibility & Match Format<\/th>\n<td>\n Single-elimination format.<br \/>\n Best of 3 games, each game to 11 points (win by 2).<br \/>\n <span class=\"note\">*Match format may change depending on weather and participation.<\/span>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Division<\/th>\n<td>\n <strong>12\/7 (Mon)<\/strong><br \/>\n Men’s & Women’s Singles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <strong>12\/8 (Tue)<\/strong><br \/>\n Mixed Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <strong>12\/9 (Wed)<\/strong><br \/>\n Men’s & Women’s Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Ball<\/th>\n<td>Joola HC40 (planned)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>How to Apply<\/th>\n<td>\n Entry to this tournament is not first-come, first-served. Everyone who applies is first placed on a waitlist. After participant selection is finalized, we will contact confirmed participants in order.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>PJ Membership Fee<\/th>\n<td>\n Entry requires individual membership registration and payment of membership dues with PJ (Pickleball Japan Federation). If you are not yet a member, you will need to register as a new member (issuing a membership number takes 1\u20132 days).\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Bracket Fee<\/th>\n<td>\n The <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span> (PPA Asia 125) bracket is entered and paid for separately from the PJ membership fee, via the official PPA Tour site “PickleballTournaments.com.”<br \/>\n <span class=\"note\">*See the “Entry” section further down this page for details.<\/span>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Entry Opens<\/th>\n<td><strong>Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 AM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Cancellation Fees<\/th>\n<td>\n From Saturday, October 25: 50% of total amount paid<br \/>\n From Tuesday, November 25: 100% of total amount paid<br \/>\n In addition to the above, card processing fees, exchange-rate differences, and software usage fees will be deducted.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Weather<\/th>\n<td>\n <strong>[Climate & What to Wear]<\/strong><br \/>\n December in the Ariake area typically sees average temperatures between a low of about 5\u00b0C and a high of about 13\u00b0C, with little rainfall and plenty of clear, sunny weather.<br \/>\n While daytime conditions are comfortable, it can get cold while spectating or waiting between matches, so please bring warm layers such as a heavy down jacket or fleece.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>[Venue Facilities]<\/strong><br \/>\n In addition to an indoor waiting area, locker rooms, shower rooms, and restrooms are available. Both the indoor courts and the Coliseum are fully air-conditioned.\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<td>\n <strong>[Changes to Event Content & Disclaimer]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The content and schedule of this tournament may change due to the number of participants, social conditions, or other unavoidable circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>First aid will be provided for injuries or accidents during competition, but the organizer and venue are not responsible for anything thereafter.<\/li>\n<li>The organizer and venue bear no responsibility for any injury, accident, theft, or other loss suffered by participants.<\/li>\n<li>If a participant’s negligence causes damage to venue facilities, other participants, or any other third party, that participant shall be fully liable for compensating the damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong style=\"display:block;margin-top:14px;\">[Medical Support & Insurance]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This tournament is covered by recreational insurance.<\/li>\n<li>Through special sponsorship from Horyukai Medical Corporation, doctors and trainers will be on site at the venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong style=\"display:block;margin-top:14px;\">[Rights & Tournament Operations]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rights to publish images, video, articles, and records of participants during the tournament on websites, media, etc. (including likeness rights) belong to the organizer.<\/li>\n<li>This tournament is run fairly and impartially for all players.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Awards<\/th>\n<td>Top finishers in each bracket will be honored (with prize money and prizes).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Organized & Operated By<\/th>\n<td>Pickleball Japan Federation (General Incorporated Foundation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Dedicated Contact<\/th>\n<td><a href=\"mailto:ariake@pickleball-japan.org\" class=\"nb\">ariake@pickleball-japan.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"schedule\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Schedule<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">PPA Asia 125 (PRO) runs for three days, December 7 (Mon) \u2013 9 (Wed), 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline rv\">\n<div class=\"tl-item\">\n<div class=\"tl-day\">Day 1<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-body\">\n<p class=\"tl-date\">Dec 7 (Mon)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tl-desc\">Men’s & Women’s Singles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-item\">\n<div class=\"tl-day\">Day 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-body\">\n<p class=\"tl-date\">Dec 8 (Tue)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tl-desc\">Mixed Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-item\">\n<div class=\"tl-day\">Day 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"tl-body\">\n<p class=\"tl-date\">Dec 9 (Wed)<\/p>\n<p class=\"tl-desc\">Men’s & Women’s Doubles <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"sched-grid-label rv\">TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE<\/p>\n<div class=\"sched-grid-wrap rv d1\">\n<div class=\"sched-grid ppa-grid\">\n<div class=\"sg-corner\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-date\">12\/7<span>(Mon)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-date\">12\/8<span>(Tue)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-date\">12\/9<span>(Wed)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-row-label\">Men<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<small>(Singles)<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-row-label\">Women<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<small>(Singles)<\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-row-label\">Mixed<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-pro\">PRO<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-cell sg-empty\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sched-legend\">\n <span><i class=\"sg-pro\"><\/i>PRO = PPA Asia 125 (Pro Open)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"navy\" id=\"apply\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Entry<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Entry<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"rv\" style=\"text-align:center;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">\n <span class=\"open-note\">Entry opens: Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 AM<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\" style=\"max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 40px;text-align:center;font-weight:500;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\">\n Please follow the 2 steps below to apply.\n <\/p>\n<div class=\"ev-card rv\">\n<h3><span class=\"ev-num\">STEP 1<\/span>Pay PJ Membership Dues (Check Your Expiration Date)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ev-lead\">Entry requires individual membership registration and payment of membership dues with PJ (Pickleball Japan Federation). Before applying, please check your membership expiration date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"member-check-grid\">\n<div class=\"member-check-card\">\n<p class=\"mc-org\">Former JPA Individual Members<\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-steps\">After logging in: “Tournated > My Page > My License”<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"mc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/games.japanpickleball.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">games.japanpickleball.org<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"member-check-card\">\n<p class=\"mc-org\">Former PJF Individual Members<\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-steps\">After logging in: “My Account > Payment Info > PJF Membership End Date”<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"mc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleball-japan.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pickleball-japan.org<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"member-new-callout\">\n<p class=\"mnc-ttl\">Not yet a member?<\/p>\n<p>Please register as a new member.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"mnc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleball-japan.org\/member-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pickleball-japan.org\/<wbr>member-info<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mnc-note\">(Issuing a membership number takes 1\u20132 days.)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ev-card rv d1\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ev-num\">STEP 2<\/span>Enter the PPA Asia 125 (PRO) Bracket<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ev-lead\">In addition to STEP 1 (PJ membership dues), anyone competing in the <span class=\"ppa-inline\">PRO<\/span> = PPA Asia 125 bracket must complete an additional application and payment through the official PPA Tour site, “PickleballTournaments.com.”<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px;\">*If you have already paid the \u00a512,000 registration fee for “PJ Pickleball Championships 2026 in Japan,” you do not need to pay it again. Eligible applicants will receive a coupon code exempting them from the registration fee.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"btn btn-gold apply-target\" href=\"https:\/\/pickleballtournaments.com\/tournaments\/d712948b-5b51-4978-9ce6-a331ea791c8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for PPA Asia 125<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"events\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Special Events<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Special Events<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"coming rv\" style=\"max-width:620px;\">\n <span class=\"en-lbl\">Special Events<\/span><br \/>\n Details are currently being finalized and will be posted here once confirmed.\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"rules\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Rules<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tournament Rules<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">World-standard rules ensure a fair environment for every player<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rules-doc rv\">\n<h3>Basic Rules<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rd-list\">\n<li>The rules in the UPA-A 2026 Official Rulebook apply.<\/li>\n<li>Only paddles that are UPA-approved and have passed inspection at the venue’s testing machine may be used.<\/li>\n<li>Referees will check paddles at the start of each match.<\/li>\n<li>The tournament ball is planned to be the Joola HC40 (neon yellow). Please avoid wearing apparel or clothing in the same color as the ball.<\/li>\n<li>UPA scoring rules apply to all matches, in which only the serving side scores the point.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"rules-doc rv d1\">\n<h3>Important Notices<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"rd-list rd-ol\">\n<li><strong>Cancellation\/rescheduling notices due to rain, etc.:<\/strong> Only if there is a change, it will be posted to the official website at 5:00 AM that day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting to court:<\/strong> If a player has not reported to their court by the scheduled match time, an announcement will be made 2 minutes later. If the player is still absent after 5 minutes, the court keeper will rule it a forfeit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match format:<\/strong> Single-elimination format. Best of 3 games, each game to 11 points (win by 2). Each team may take 1 timeout (1 minute) per match.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judging:<\/strong> All matches will be officiated by an official referee. The chief referee is Mr. Howard Hepworth (L3), a professional referee who also officiates PPA finals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical timeout:<\/strong> The court keeper will call the on-site medical staff to the court to assess the situation. If approved, a medical timeout is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes, once only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting results:<\/strong> After the match, each team’s representative signs the scoresheet, and the winner reports the result by bringing the basket to the front desk.<\/li>\n<li>\n <strong>Accommodations for deaf or hard-of-hearing players:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"rd-sub\">\n<li>Scorecards will be provided on the match court.<\/li>\n<li>Before the match, the court keeper will confirm with the opponent that “out”\/”in” calls and score calls must be made with hand signals.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers will be on standby with a whiteboard in case discussion is needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"rules-doc rv d2\">\n<h3>Supplementary Rules<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"rd-list\">\n<li>Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify rules and regulations, or rearrange the match schedule, as needed. All decisions related to these matters are final.<\/li>\n<li>All players must complete tournament check-in at least 30 minutes before their scheduled match.<\/li>\n<li>If a player does not arrive at the assigned court within 5 minutes of the match start time being announced, that match will be considered forfeited.<\/li>\n<li>In matches without a referee, the server (or their partner) calls the score, and the opposing player repeats it. Hand signals may also be used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Injury\/forfeit:<\/strong> A player who is injured may forfeit the match. In that case, the score at the time of forfeit stands, and the opposing player is awarded the maximum points. If the player recovers, they may compete in their remaining scheduled matches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protests:<\/strong> Protests must be submitted in writing, accompanied by a USD $100.00 protest fee, directly to the tournament committee before the end of that day’s play. Protests submitted after that will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filming rights:<\/strong> PJ and its official agents reserve the right to take photos and video during the tournament. These will be used to promote and grow pickleball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rules on filming:<\/strong> General\/individual photography and videography during the tournament is prohibited (personal, non-commercial filming is permitted). The organizer does not guarantee the privacy of individuals. Any filming that includes other people is done at your own risk. The organizer is not responsible for the actions of individuals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety and liability waiver:<\/strong> PJ members, captains, organizers, or their agents are not responsible for safety-related accidents, injuries, or damages occurring during the tournament or on the venue premises. This includes, but is not limited to, accidents, injuries, losses, or damages arising from unforeseeable circumstances or acts. We recommend obtaining appropriate insurance as a precaution. This waiver is intended to clarify mutual responsibilities and does not limit efforts to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"rd-caution\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> The rules and proceedings above may change due to weather or other unavoidable circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">FAQ<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-list rv\">\n<details class=\"faq\">\n<summary>Is parking available?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-a\">Paid parking is available at the venue. The first hour costs \u00a5300, with \u00a5100 for each additional 30 minutes; there is no maximum daily rate.<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section id=\"committee\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tournament Committee<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"committee rv\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Tournament Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Rika Riordan<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Operations Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Koki Sugimoto<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Digital Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Hiroko Kleshick<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Secretary General<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Yuki Tanaka<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">PR Committee Chair<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Chiharu Hachiya Lorenzoni<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Volunteer Director<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Aiko Sakuma<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n <span class=\"role\">Referee & Rules Chair<\/span><br \/>\n <span class=\"name\">Howard Hepworth<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<section class=\"alt\" id=\"venue\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"eyebrow\">Venue<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A World-Class Venue<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub\">A premier Japanese facility that has hosted the Tokyo Olympics and international tennis tournaments<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"venue-grid\">\n<div class=\"map rv\">\n \n <\/div>\n<div class=\"rv d1\">\n<dl class=\"venue-info\">\n<dt>VENUE<\/dt>\n<dd>Ariake Tennis Forest Park<br \/><span class=\"nb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tptc.co.jp\/park\/02_03\/colosseum\/04#mainbody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--blue2);text-decoration:underline;\">Ariake Coliseum<\/a><\/span><\/dd>\n<dt>ADDRESS<\/dt>\n<dd>2-2-22 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063<\/dd>\n<dt>ACCESS<\/dt>\n<dd>\n 8-minute walk from “Kokusai-Tenjijo” Station (Rinkai Line)<br \/>\n 8-minute walk from “Ariake” Station (Yurikamome) \/ <span class=\"nb\">8-minute walk from “Ariake Tennis-no-Mori” Station<\/span>\n <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p style=\"margin-top:28px;\"><a class=\"btn btn-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tptc.co.jp\/park\/02_03\/access#mainbody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Venue Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmap rv\" style=\"margin-top:40px;\">\n <iframe\n src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=%E6%9C%89%E6%98%8E%E3%83%86%E3%83%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE&z=15&output=embed\"\n width=\"100%\" height=\"420\" style=\"border:0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\n referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Ariake Tennis Forest Park Google Map\"><\/iframe>\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-strip rv\">\n <a class=\"btn btn-gold btn-xl jump-apply\" href=\"#apply\">Apply to Compete<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<footer class=\"site\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"cols\">\n<div>\n<h4>Pickleball Japan<\/h4>\n<p>Pickleball Japan Federation (General Incorporated Foundation)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:18px;\">Dedicated contact for this tournament<br \/>\n <a href=\"mailto:ariake@pickleball-japan.org\" class=\"nb\">ariake@pickleball-japan.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Follow<\/h4>\n<p class=\"sns-list\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pickleballjapanfederation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pickleballjapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pjf_official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"fine\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px;\">\u00a9 2026 Pickleball Japan Federation. 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