Shaping the Future of Big Air, One Trick at a Time
Get to Know Taiga
On a board since the age of four, Taiga didn’t just grow up snowboarding, he grew up mastering it. From early FIS events in Japan to landing never-been-done tricks on the world stage, his rise has been driven by a rare mix of discipline and creativity.
Whether he's chasing progression in training or making history in front of a crowd, Taiga rides with intention, power, and a deep commitment to what’s next.
The World's First
First man to land a quadruple directional 1980
Known for
Nonstop evolution
Riding Style
Big Air & Slopestyle
Stance
Regular
Born / 2002
Height / 159cm
Hometown / Iwakura, Aichi, Japan
Career Highlights
🥇 Big Air winner, Junior World Championships (2021)
🎿 6th place Slopestyle, Junior World Championships (2021)
❄️ X Games debut (2022)
🏆 First World Cup victory (2022)
🌍 First Japanese male to win Big Air at World Championships (2022)
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