In this exclusive interview, we talk to Nanami Ohnishi, one of Japan’s leading young top skaters, who recently secured a silver medal at the World Skateboarding Championship 2025 held in São Paulo, Brazil.

We explored various topics, including what sparked her interest in skateboarding, her experiences competing in international tournaments, and her signature “hammer” trick: the “50-50 grind kickflip out.”

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Nanami Ohnishi profile

A skateboarder born in Hyogo Prefecture. She has gained significant attention for her style, which combines technical flip tricks with consistent rail work. She placed 6th at the World Skateboarding Street 2025 in Kitakyushu last year and finished as the runner-up at this year’s World Skateboarding Street Championship 2025 in São Paulo. She is highly anticipated as one of the female skaters leading the next generation.