More wave pools are coming to Japan as JPF, a company with deep experience in bicycle racetracks, just inked a deal with Wavegarden. Plans are to meet the country’s growing demand for surfing by developing up to seven projects in different regions of Japan in the next seven years. Wave pools in Japan kicked off in the 1960s with the Summerland pool near Tokyo. As that wave tank waned in popularity, the ‘80s hosted events like the Marui Wave Pool Pro which offered full ASP points and prize money. But it was Ocean Dome in Miyazaki that caught the world’s attention and cemented the country’s name in surf park lore. Adding to that, Surf Stadium Japan, using PerfectSwell technology, opened this summer. Japan is THE country of surfing at the moment having hosted surfing’s first Olympic debut and taking home bronze and silver medals. JPF says they did an online … Continue reading Big in Japan: Company famous for bike tracks enters wave pool game