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Interview with Shin Okada: A Legend Talks About Skateboarding's "Past, Present, & Future"
Shin Okada, a professional skater who has led the skateboarding scene in Japan since the 1990s, a period regarded as the dawn of skateboarding in the country. He is a pioneering figure who has bridged the skill gap between Japan and the world, contributing significantly to the evolution and development of Japan's skateboarding scene.
The current skateboarding scene is poised to enter an even more advanced phase, influenced by Yuto Horigome's gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics. We asked Okada, who has laid the foundation for Japanese skateboarding, to reflect from a bird's-eye view on the scene he experienced alongside the sneakers he wore. We also divided the scene into three axes: past, present, and future, to hear his thoughts on each.
~Past~ The Dawn of Skateboarding when Airwalk & Vans Were at Their Peak
Okada's introduction to skateboarding was through the roller skate boom that swept through the mid-to-late 80s. He then watched skate videos (Powell's "Propaganda") that his friend's older brother owned and began learning various tricks.This article is for members only.
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