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SOLANA BEACH, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- New Office Opened in Iconic Shibuya City, Tokyo

American Wave Machines, Inc. announced today the formation of PerfectSwell(R)

Japan (PSJ) with offices in Shibuya City, Tokyo. PSJ will expand upon the

ongoing success of PerfectSwell(R) Shizunami addressing both large-scale mixed

use/resort developments and smaller urban surf arenas. The PSJ team, comprised

of experts in sponsorship, media, and the Japanese competitive surfing circuit,

is focused on growing the Japanese surf community.

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"Our goal is to contribute to the deep and vibrant surf culture in Japan and

build the PerfectSwell(R) brand," said Keiichi Hayashi, CEO of PSJ. "We look

forward to partnering with developers to bring together surf culture and

contemporary architecture while capturing the essence of unique locations.

PerfectSwell venues (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3508355-1&h=1921938640&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3508355-1%26h%3D803958379%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.youtube.com%252Fwatch%253Fv%253DgCAWyPGyEps%26a%3DPerfectSwell%2Bvenues%2B&a=PerfectSwell+venues%C2%A0) will provide both a premier surfing event and entertainment platform with

broad appeal."

Last summer, the historic debut of surfing in the Olympics was accompanied by a

PerfectSwell(R) Olympic training (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3508355-1&h=74110602&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3508355-1%26h%3D3139790524%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fyoutu.be%252FuK10ZvpEgyc%26a%3D%2BPerfectSwell%25C2%25AE%2BOlympic%2Btraining&a=%C2%A0PerfectSwell%C2%AE+Olympic+training)

venue. PSJ plans to carry on the Olympic momentum and expand competitive

opportunities for Japanese athletes.

"PerfectSwell(R) Japan will be a key part of optimal training by providing

repeat, made-to-order waves," said Kimifumi Imoto, Director of PSJ and Surfing

Competition Sports Manager, Tokyo Organizing Committee for Olympic and

Paralympic Games. "PerfectSwell(R) Japan venues will host surfers from around

the world, building excitement around the sport and creating new opportunities

for competition."

"Because everyone gets equal access to the waves, it is possible to experience

the essence of surfing with PerfectSwell(R). Now surfing is more accessible,

and many young athletes will go on to become world-class surfers," said Masato

Yukawa, Director of PSJ and professional surfer.

About PerfectSwell(R) Japan

PerfectSwell(R) Japan (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3508355-1&h=2041743036&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3508355-1%26h%3D2747598669%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fperfectswell.jp%252F%26a%3DPerfectSwell%25C2%25AE%2BJapan&a=PerfectSwell%C2%AE+Japan) is a corporation developing PerfectSwell(R) Surf Venues from concept planning

through operations. PerfectSwell(R) Japan will further the strong surfing

spirit that is thriving in Japan.

About American Wave Machines

American Wave Machines, Inc. (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3508355-1&h=3832577388&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3508355-1%26h%3D541470277%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D3494233-1%2526h%253D1716747771%2526u%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.americanwavemachines.com%25252F%2526a%253DAmerican%252BWave%252BMachines%25252C%252BInc%26a%3DAmerican%2BWave%2BMachines%252C%2BInc&a=American+Wave+Machines%2C+Inc)  is the inventor and developer of PerfectSwell(R) and SurfStream(R) wave

technology. AWM develops world class surf facility destinations with proven

financials and stoked surfers. PerfectSwell(R) and SurfStream(R) are unique in

the market and protected by over 50 patents worldwide. SurfStream(R) venues

have capacity of 100's while PerfectSwell(R) surf pools have capacity in the

1,000's. Since 2007 over 4,000,000 surf sessions have been enjoyed at American

Wave Machines locations around the globe.

SOURCE American Wave Machines, Inc.

CONTACT: Jenna Timinsky, info@americanwavemachines.com