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Rei Iwakura’s story is what happens when a toy becomes a lifetime pursuit of perfection. In this special 2025 induction highlight, we honor a player who pushed off‑string yo-yo from a contest division into a true performance art and is now welcomed into the National Yo-Yo Hall of Fame.
From picking up a yo-yo in the late 1990s to more than 20 years on stage, Rei turned practice into poetry and pressure into possibility, earning a reputation as the off‑string champion who never misses. His competitive record is historic: 8-time Japan National Champion, 7-time World Champion, and over 40 contest titles, including a Guinness World Record for the most 4A World Yo-Yo Contest titles with 6 wins in that division alone.
But Rei’s legacy is bigger than trophies. He helped define modern off‑string with his powerful full-stage style and groundbreaking solo ham routines using two off‑string yo-yos at once, proving that yo-yo can tell stories, convey emotion, and captivate audiences far beyond the contest hall.
Rei has also given back at every level of the scene as a performer, head judge, demonstrator, coach, and designer. His signature off‑string yo-yo models like the Flawless, Flawless Air, and Contrail have become trusted tools for the next generation of champions.
Join us in celebrating Rei Iwakura’s induction into the National Yo-Yo Hall of Fame Class of 2025, and share this video with anyone who loves yo-yo history, performance, and innovation.