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Popular Extreme Sports

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

In this article, we’ll introduce some popular extreme sports!

Are you familiar with extreme sports?

“Extreme sports” are activities that involve performing daring feats using various gear or your own body, often incorporating intense elements, or competing in height and speed.

In recent years, activities like slacklining and bouldering have become especially popular.

For those who’ve thought, “I want to try at least once!”, we’ve put together a list of popular extreme sports this time.

Some can be dangerous, so don’t push yourself!

Know your limits and enjoy them to the fullest!

Popular Extreme Sports (21–30)

drag race

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drag race

It’s a drag race that feels like a scene straight out of a movie.

Competitors start from a standstill and race against the clock on a straight 1/4-mile course—about 400 meters.

Because they sprint the short distance at full throttle, the brakes aren’t enough, so they deploy parachutes to slow down—it’s that fast.

With top speeds said to exceed 500 km/h, it’s a car sport that’s almost unimaginable.

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Street luge

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Street luge

Luge is a winter sport where you lie on a sled and speed across the ice.

Street luge is the same idea, but done on paved roads instead of ice.

Riders lie on their backs on a wheeled sled called a “sled” or “street luge board,” and race down roads to compete for the best time.

It may look simple at first, but the speeds can exceed 100 km/h, making it quite a thrilling sport.

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In conclusion

We introduced some popular extreme sports. What did you think? There were ones you often see on TV as well as some surprising sports, right? There are places in Japan where you can experience extreme sports, so if you’re interested, be sure to look them up. If you choose lower-risk ones, the whole family can enjoy them!