[Rio Olympics bronze medalist Takuya Haneda] Canoeing class to be held!

[Canoe lesson and lagoon water sports experience event by Takuya Haneda]

We will be hosting a canoeing class at LAGOON in MITSUI OUTLET PARK MARINE PIA KOBE Pia Kobe, with top athlete Takuya Haneda as our special instructor!
The canoeing class is for elementary and junior high school students, where they can learn the basics of canoeing and how to get in and out of a canoe directly from athlete Haneda, and enjoy a canoeing experience on the water.
In addition, "Canoe Hobby Experiences" and "Dog Hobby Activities" will be held before and after the canoe lessons!
This event is perfect for children, families, and friends to enjoy canoeing and water sports in various ways, and to experience the fun and appeal of water sports firsthand!

[Special lecturer]
Takuya Haneda
Born in 1987 in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, she is affiliated with MIKI HOUSE. Raised in a sporty family, she participated in gymnastics from the age of 7 to 9. Later, at the age of 9, influenced by her father and brother, she started canoe slalom. Aspiring to compete on the world stage, she immediately traveled alone to Slovakia, a powerhouse in canoeing, after graduating from high school. Overcoming language and cultural barriers, she dedicated herself to the sport and achieved significant personal growth.
Since making his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he has competed in five consecutive Olympic Games: London (2012), Rio de Janeiro (2016), Tokyo (2021), and Paris (2024). At the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, he became the first Japanese, and even the first Asian, to win a bronze medal in the canoe slalom event, which helped to raise awareness of canoeing in Japan.
Academically, she studied physical education and sports science at Comenius University in Slovakia and completed her graduate studies there. She mastered Slovak in just one year, demonstrating how her challenges in a foreign country allowed her to balance academics and athletics.
Currently, in addition to her athletic activities, she also serves as a board member and chairperson of the Athletes' Committee of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC). She actively contributes to the development of Japanese sports by sharing her perspective as an athlete with society.
His published works include "Voda: The Breath of Water," a collection of essays in which he recounts his own experiences and philosophy.

【schedule】
November 3, 2026 (Tuesday holiday)

<Canoeing Class>
Morning session: 10:00 - 11:00
Afternoon session: 13:30 - 14:30

Target audience: Elementary and junior high school students

(Contents)
▪︎Let's learn the basics of canoeing!
Takuya Haneda will give a lecture on the basics of canoe operation and how to get in and out of a canoe!

▪︎ Experience canoeing on the water!
Try using a paddle to learn how to "move, stop, and turn"!

▪︎Finally, we all took a commemorative photo!
We also have a Q&A session planned with Mr. Haneda.

*Please note that the content may change depending on the progress of the event on the day.

[Capacity]
20 people each time

[How to apply]
Please apply using the form below.
Application form for the canoe class by Takuya Haneda

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<Canoe Hobby Experience>
You can actually experience canoeing and pedal-powered kayaks like "HOBIE" on the water.

11:30 - 13:00

subject:
• Canoeing (for elementary school students and older)
・HOBIE (for toddlers to adults)
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
*Depending on the activity, elementary school students may also require adult supervision.

[Capacity]
Depending on the crowd situation on the day, registration will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

[How to participate]
On the day of the event, please come to the LAGOON area and speak to a staff member.
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[Participation fee]
free

[What to bring]
Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting wet.
·towel
·drink
・Change of clothes (only if needed)