Yutaka Shinozaki founded and developed the Japan International Open Water Swimming Association (JIOWSA) to be a 9-month-long, 14-part open water swimming series in Japan.

From Okinawa to Honshu, Shinozaki-san and his staff and volunteers have created an enjoyable, safe, competitive open water swim series for all ages and abilities. From the pre-race beach clean-ups to comprehensive safety considerations, Shinozaki-san continues to promote and professionalize open water swimming in Japan. He is nominated for the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year.

Learn more and vote HERE for the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year, the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year, and the 2011 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year.

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