Toru Nakajima

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One of the strongest, most gifted climbers in the world. Toru can do it all; from hard grit ascents in the middle of summer, repeats of some of the world's hardest boulder problems, hard sport climbing and even waterfalls.

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News posts and Articles featuring Toru

Newsflash Toru Nakajima establishes his hardest FA to date

Toru Nakajima has made the first ascent of a new boulder, 'Regret', in Ena, Japan.

3 25 Mar

Video Toru Nakajima solos Shomyo Falls in Japan

Japanese bouldering and trad climbing phenomenon Toru Nakajima recently made the first free solo ascent of Japan's highest waterfall, Shomyo Falls (350m) in Toyama. Sawanobori is the Japanese art of climbing a mountain river to its source, involving...

17 3 Oct, 2019

Fri Night Vid Sawanobori - Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

Our Friday Night Video this week is a trip to Japan to climb the country's highest waterfall: Shomyo Falls in Toyama. Sawanobori is the Japanese art of climbing a mountain river to its source, involving scrambling up gullies, ravines and...

2 5 Apr, 2019

Article Sawanobori - James Pearson on Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

On Wednesday 20th March, UKC hosted The North Face Speaker Series 'Sawanobori' film launch,...

34 1 Apr, 2019

Video Toru Nakajima - Beyond

Video of Toru Nakajima making the 4th ascent of Paul Robinson's Lucid Dreaming, ~8C, at Bishop.

4 10 Aug, 2017

News Lucid Dreaming, F8C, by Toru Nakajima

On his third trip to Bishop, and after specialized training, Toru Nakajima has managed to make the 4th ascent of Paul...

3 20 Feb, 2017

News The Story of 2 worlds, ~8C, by Toru Nakajima

Toru Nakajima has, despite far from ideal conditions, managed to repeat Dave Graham's The Story of two Worlds, F8C, at...

2 13 Mar, 2014

News [UPDATED)Toru Nakajima repeats Asagimadara, F8C / +

5 24 Mar, 2013

News The Big Island, 8C, for Toru Nakajima

25 Feb, 2013

News Tokoyo, 8C, by Toru Nakajima

8 26 Dec, 2012

Video Toru Nakajima in Cornwall

21 2 Jun, 2010

Video Toru Nakajima - Grit E9

50 2 Sep, 2009

Latest Reviews for Toru's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

With its tough Gore-Tex Pro fabric, excellent active cut and climbing-oriented features, the Pumori is a real contender if you're looking for a top-end burly winter mountain shell, says John McKenna.

15 5 Mar

The North Face FUTUREFLEECE Hooded Jacket

Light, warm for its weight, and well cut for climbing, the FUTUREFLEECE jacket takes a basic outdoor staple to a higher level. In performance terms it's a clear win, but the price may be a bit of a stretch, say Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr.

23 24 Jan

The North Face Casaval Hoodie

This lightly insulated hoody is sold as a mountaineering jacket - and it's great for that, says Rob Greenwood; but it's a lot more besides. In the last few months he's barely taken it off...

3 28 Mar, 2023

If it Ain't Broke - Gear that Goes On and On

In these days of growing environmental concern and shrinking budgets, we can't all be constantly buying brand...

46 14 Nov, 2022

The North Face Summit L5 LT FUTURELIGHT Jacket and Trousers

In a campaign that challenges us to "Defy the past: Wear the future" The North Face's FUTURELIGHT...

2 3 Mar, 2020

Bombproof Winter Mountain Shells

What's the ideal shell for Scottish winter climbing and gnarly hill walks? A beefy and protective one! Here we review tough...

28 25 Feb, 2020

The North Face Summit L5 Ultralight Storm Jacket & Summit L1 Climb Trousers

John McKenna tries this combination of a light shell jacket and softshell trousers...

2 9 Aug, 2019

Latest News from Toru's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Celebrate International Women's Day with Yonder and The North Face

In line with this year's theme for International Women's Day – INSPIRING INCLUSION – Yonder and The North Face are breaking down the barriers to climbing and extending an open invite to our IWD climbing event.

1 Mar

Join the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour

Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour provides a unique chance to test your limits, learn from the pros, and become part of an amazing climbing community.

13 Dec, 2023