Is being called a “Japanese Devun” an insult or an honor?
I’m so proud that people have labeled me like this-his riding style is definitely super cool. Could you be riding at your present level if you hadn’t left Japan? I would say that the scale here (in Canada) is totally different. My mentality, motivation, and other things have been affected by being in Whistler. As far as terrain, it’s the best location for me. There’s every possibility of discovering new things. What’s the magic equation for landing in powder? I just imagine stomping before taking off. Do you have a favorite trick? Frontside 360. What’s the story with contests? I always find something interesting and exciting in them. If I win, I make money, too. Does renting a studio apartment from Walsh mean you ride with him often? Who’s in your crew? We go freeriding sometimes, but not filming too much yet. I wish I could go up with him more often. My crew is usually J-F and Gaetan. How does it feel to get all this recognition in Canada and the U.S.? It’s everything I wished for-I h
