With Adventure Race Japan (ARJ) 2025 fast approaching, leading international seafarers’ welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers (MtS), is calling on the global maritime community to rally once again for seafarers’ welfare. Backed by Mitsui O.S.
K Lines (MOL) as leading Platinum Sponsor – an upgrade from Gold in 2023 – the event is also supported by Gold Sponsors Swire Shipping, Swire Bulk, NYK, NorthStandard, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd, Arrow Chartering and APM Terminals, amoung others, already raising US$438K. The second edition of this highly anticipated event will take place from 15th to 18th May 2025 on Japan’s stunning Izu Peninsula, a designated UNESCO Geopark, offering participants breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. Following the phenomenal success of the inaugural Adventure Race Japan in 2023, which saw 64 teams from 19 countries raise an impressive US$1.
3 million, preparations are underway for an even bigger and better experience in 2025. Teams of three will take on a two-day challenge: one day of hiking or running, followed by a second day of ‘rogaining’ orienteering, with trails designed to challenge participants of varying fitness levels. Responding to feedback from 2023, participants can look forward to experiencing more of Japan’s authentic culture and landscapes.
But this event is more than just a race; it’s a unique opportunity for key decision-makers in the maritime industry to come together and build lasting relationships, enhance business objec.