Chasing the Dream
In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.
2023-01-11 42mNow playing
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Episodes · Season 1
Weight of a Nation
The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.
2023-01-11 44m
Rising Tide
In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are "free".
2023-01-11 40m
Legacy
Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
2023-01-11 47m
Power of the Ocean
The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.
2023-01-11 42m
Ebb and Flow
As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
2023-01-11 39m
Undercurrents
Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.
2023-01-11 35m
Sea of Change
As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.
2023-01-11 50mSeason 1 FAQ
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