Akita Nagagutsu Ice Hockey Federation

Welcome to @AKITANAGAHO! 🏑❄️

Love Ice Hockey but looking for a unique twist? Welcome to Nagagutsu (Rubber Boot) Ice Hockey – a high-energy winter sport born in Kushiro, Japan, in 1978.Instead of skates, we compete in standard rubber boots! Designed to be "Safe, Fun, and Injury-free" , this sport simplifies traditional hockey rules for maximum accessibility.

Why it’s a must-watch:
The Gear: We use sticks with plastic blades and a soft, pink "no-puncture" sponge ball.The Game: 8 players per team battle it out in intense, 10-minute matches.
The Action: From tactical "ice-running" to hilarious slips and incredible saves, it’s a sport where community and competition meet.T

he Akita Nagagutsu Ice Hockey Federation has been leading the scene since 1987. Subscribe for match highlights, "how-to-run" tutorials, and a look into Japan's unique winter subculture!

 🇯🇵Let’s run on the ice!