Brandon Turner pulls up for the latest Dealers Choice and brings the heat—warming up at Poods Park with Alex Willms and Sota Tomikawa, then cooking up stories from his early days growing up in Japan to riding for Shorty’s Skateboards. He breaks down his legendary switch hardflip ride-on at Clipper and his switch drop-in at Encinitas. Decades deep and still hitting harder than ever.
Sota Tomikawa for Creature Skateboards
Sota Tomikawa is a full-on ninja on a skateboard! In part 2 of this Creature Double Feature, Sota San backs up Yurin Fujii, utilizing any and every piece of transition available with finesse and style. Hailing from the island of Hokkaido where the Lost Skatepark is his local makes it a no-brainer. Sit back and Kanpai!
IN THE PARK: Momiji and Sota Rip Hasco’s New Skatepark | OJ Wheels
Hasco Distribution recently completed construction on a ripping new skate park. Hasco gave Momiji Nishiya and Sota Tomikawa first dibs and they went to town.
Fishing for Smooth Rips | Cruising Japan with Sota Tomikawa – OJ Wheels
Cruise over to Japan and reel in some crusty lines with our guy Sota. Ancient parks, tree wallies and more await! Check in and then tune out to the streets with your Super Juice!
Vans Skateboarding Presents: Coast 2 Coast | Skate | VANS
The Vans Japan skate team presents their first full length skate team video, Coast 2 Coast, filmed entirely in Japan; from the southern coasts of Okinawa all the way to the north of Hokkaido. Featuring Cocona Hiraki, Daiki Hoshino, Hina Maeda, Junnosuke Hasegawa, Kihana Ogawa, Mami Tezuka, Raido Tajima, Rio Morishige, Sakura Yosozumi, Shogo Zama, Shor West, Sota Tomikawa, Toa Sasaki, Yuma Takei, Yoshiaki Nagado, and Yushin Hashimoto.
Filmed and edited by Kyota Kamei.
How The Hell Was Mt. Baldy Full Pipe Found?! SHHPPOOOTT TRIPPIN’ W/ Cookie, Kieran & More @ MT Baldy
Hop in the van and go spot trippin’ with Chris “Cookie” Colbourn, Kieran Woolley, Tristan Rennie, Sota Tomikawa, Jhancarlos Gonzalez, Gavin Bottger and Joe Milazzo as they barge their way into the Mt Baldy Full Pipe for an epic spot!
Chris Cope, Jesse Lindloff & More Go SHHPPOOOTT TRIPPIN’ at Eagle Canyon Dam | Independent Trucks
Hop in the van and go spot trippin’ with Chris Cope, Jesse Lindloff, Sota Tomikawa, Toby Ryan, and Lefty as they hike their way into the Eagle Canyon Dam for an epic spot!
Tampa Am 2021: Madness Concrete Jam – SPoT Life – Sota Tomikawa, Keegan Palmer, Nick Papa
Who wants to skate tomorrow? If you answered “I do!” Then it’s best to avoid the Madness Concrete Jam. In this case the Madness is more than a brand, it’s a way of life…and nearly death!
RESULTS
1. Sota Tomikawa
2. Keegan Palmer
3. Nick Papa
Rollin’ Deep with Sota Tomikawa, Jesse Lindloff & Chris Cope | Bronson Speed Co
Roll Deep with Sota Tomikawa, Jesse Lindloff and Chris Cope destroying backyard pools with effortless style on the FASTEST bearings.
Lurk Patrol! Sota Tomikawa at Highland Park – Creature Skateboards
Hailing all the way from Hokkaido, Japan to Ben Lomond, California Sota Tomikawa destroys the park on a casual Sunday afternoon. Keep your eyes open for more Sota destruction on the horizon.
Heavy Ripping and a Deep Bag of Tricks Out of Japan | Sota Tomikawa’s OJ Part | OJ Wheels
Transmission from Japan. Hit that play button and witness the heavy ripping of Sota Tomikawa. 18 years young and a deep bag of tricks, keep your eyes peeled for more mind-melting maneuvers from this ripper.
Tampa Am 2019: Converse Concrete Jam – Jake Yanko, Jack Winburn, Sota Tomikawa – SPoT Life
The Converse Concrete Jam is terrifying to watch. Imagine SKATING it. This year’s Am edition was no exception, but thankfully everyone made it out alive…just barely.