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Japanese National Team · FIS World Cup

Naoki
Nakamura

Professional Ski Jumper — Competing across 37 World Cup events annually

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Team Ski Flying World Champs 2026
2nd
World Cup Sapporo 2026
OWG
Milano Cortina 2026
JPN
National Team
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About

Naoki Nakamura
I grew up in Sapporo and first tried ski jumping at 11, at a youth club trial day. You're in the air for just a few seconds — and I've kept climbing the hill for those seconds ever since.

I joined Japan's national team in 2016, have competed full-time on the FIS World Cup since 2018, and stood on my first World Cup podium in Ruka in 2022. In 2026 I won the FIS Summer Grand Prix overall, sealing it in Râșnov on my 30th birthday.

Somewhere along the way, winning stopped being my only reason to jump. In 2019 I founded Flying Laboratory, so that together with my partners and the members of my online community, the Lab, I can keep flying on my own terms — in the good years and the hard ones.

Today I live in Kranj, Slovenia, working toward the 2027 World Championships in Falun.
Nationality Japanese
Hometown Sapporo, Japan
Based in Kranj, Slovenia
Sport Ski Jumping
Circuit FIS World Cup
National Team Since 2016
Next Goal Falun 2027 World Championships
Naoki Nakamura celebrating at Planica
Planica, Slovenia
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Results

Mar 2026 · World Cup
Team Flying Hill HS240
Planica, SLO
2nd
Mar 2026 · World Cup
Large Hill HS134
Oslo, NOR
3rd
Mar 2026 · World Cup
Large Hill HS134
Oslo, NOR
4th
Jan 2026 · SFWC
FIS Ski-Flying World Championships
Team · Oberstdorf, GER
1st
Jan 2026 · World Cup
Large Hill HS137
Sapporo, JPN
2nd
Jan 2026 · SFWC
FIS Ski-Flying World Championships
Individual · Oberstdorf, GER
10th
Mar 2026 · World Cup
Flying Hill HS240
Planica, SLO
6th
Mar 2026 · World Cup
Flying Hill HS235
Kulm, AUT
6th
Mar 2026 · World Cup
Flying Hill HS240
Planica, SLO
7th
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News & Updates

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Projects

Coffee · Brand
Japaner
Kaffee
A specialty drip coffee brand born from the intersection of ski jumping and the art of brewing. Each bag tells a story of precision, timing, and the perfect pour — crafted for those who appreciate both.
Coming Soon
Food · Startup
Protein
Ramen
High-protein instant ramen bridging Japanese food culture with European performance nutrition. Made for athletes, designed for everyone.
Instagram · Community
@naoki
nakamura
Behind-the-scenes of competing at the World Cup level — training, travel, races, and the realities of life as a professional athlete in Europe.
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Partners

Mobility Partner · €1,500 / season
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Contact

Let's
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Together

Open to sponsorship partnerships, brand collaborations, speaking opportunities, and media enquiries.

For sponsorship, media, or collaboration enquiries, email info@flyinglaboratory.com.

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