SHUHEI KANAI
Shuhei started yo-yo in 1997. He retired from contests for a time,
after winning the Asia Pacific Yo Yo Championship 2008. However
Shuhei regained his passion again in 2011, because former rivals
became world champions. Now, he is once again active at the forefront of competitions.
Date of Birth: 12/17/1984
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Favorite Competition Yo-yos: Fireball and Raider
Favorite Show Yo-Yo: Spectrum
Favorite Style of Play: Double hand looping play
What is it about yoyoing that you enjoy the most?
Competing with rivals
Other Hobbies: Rolling around in bed
Favorite food: Ramen
Titles:
1st Place in the Asia Pacific Yo-Yo Championship 2008 2A
1st Place in the 2011 East Japan Yo-Yo Contest 2A
3rd Place in the 2011 Japan National Yo-Yo Contest
1st Place in the 2012 East Japan Yo-Yo Contest A-Block 2A
1st Place in the 2013 East Japan Yo-Yo Contest B-Block 2A
1st Place in the 2014 South Japan Yo-Yo Contest 2A
5th Place in the 2014 World Yo-Yo Contest 2A
1st Place in the 2015 West Japan Yo-Yo Contest 2A
1st Place in the 2015 Las Vegas Open Yo-Yo Championship 2A
1st Place in the 2016 North Japan Yo-Yo Contest 2A
4th Place in the 2016 World Yo-Yo Contest 2A
1st Place in the 2017 Central Japan Yo-Yo Contest 2