We are a women's volleyball team based in Fukuchi Town, Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
In 2023, we became the first women's team from Fukuoka Prefecture to enter the V.LEAGUE.
We have decided to enter the SV.LEAGUE GROWTH, which was established as a lower league of the SV.LEAGUE in 2026.
We will continue to challenge ourselves while walking with the region, aiming for promotion to the SV.LEAGUE, the pinnacle of Japanese volleyball.
VIsionOur Belief
Becoming a team that “transcends records and leaves a lasting impression”
KANOA: Freedom LAULEA’S: Happiness
We aim to deliver “inspiration” and “happiness” to everyone associated with KANOA, alongside the growth of our captivating players.
BASIC PRINCIPLE
Kanoa Laulea’s Fukuoka is a professional volleyball team that connects the community and the future through the power of sports.
We strive to be a team that not only achieves victory in competition but also creates excitement and pride among our community members, bringing joy and pride into their daily lives.
By collaborating with our hometown, Fukuoka Prefecture’s Fukuichi Town, we will expand diverse initiatives centered on volleyball, including the development of local specialties and community events.
As a new club model that blends sports, entertainment, and regional revitalization, we will create value together with our community.
Furthermore, we aim to achieve success in the SV League, aspiring to reach the pinnacle of Japanese volleyball and ultimately connect with the world.
ACTION PHILOSOPHY
Never fear mistakes and always grow through challenges‼
Our goal is to become Japan's best team. We will continue to embrace a spirit of challenge, creating excitement and pride within our community and inspiring others.
INITIATIVES
EntertainmentCalling for continuous connections and creating memorable entertainment
"I want to go again!!" "It was so fun!!" - Topics that create connections
Since the 2023 season, KANOA has been hosting "KANO FES (Kanofes)," featuring "Volleyball × Entertainment," creating unique entertainment that goes beyond just watching matches, making it enjoyable for sports fans and non-fans alike.
World Vision - Launching Overseas Expansion
We aim to become a bridge for sports, businesses, people, and culture through volleyball, striving to establish a sustainable Asian expansion model.
CONCEPT
Origin of the Club Name
“Kanoa” means “freedom” in Hawaiian, and “Laurea” also represents “happiness” in Hawaiian. By respecting the talent of each player and helping them grow into captivating athletes, we promise to soar “freely” through volleyball, bringing inspiration and happiness to our fans.
Club Colors and Their Origins
The three colors that symbolize our club each carry a clear will and story.
It embodies the unwavering will that resides in every moment of play, symbolizing the "pride" that carries us through any situation.
The burning feelings that continue to blaze in silence will powerfully push us forward to the next step.
By continuing to move forward without fear of change, we remain a presence that draws hope and victory to us.
Emblem
The new emblem, inspired by "goddesses," symbolizes the essence of our team.
The goddess represents strength, beauty, and harmony, embodying the unwavering will and powerful energy hidden within our team's silence. Her presence expresses the spirit and determination that never waver, no matter the situation. She embodies our spirit and vision.
The "goddesses" who possess both flexibility and strength serve as a symbol leading to victory, embodying the new era of KANOALAUREA FUKUOKA.
CEO
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has consistently supported and cheered us on.
This time, KANOALAUREA FUKUOKA has decided to enter SV.LEAGUE "SV.GROWTH".
We have been building our club as a team based in Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, with our hometown as our foundation and working together with the local community. Since our entry into V.LEAGUE in 2023 until today, it has not been an easy path, but we are deeply grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from so many people, and we feel honored to be able to take on this new challenge.
KANOALAUREA FUKUOKA aims to be a team that "breaks records and leaves a lasting impression." We will work on creating value beyond the boundaries of sports, centered on volleyball, through entertainment, community collaboration, and challenges to the world, striving to be a presence that brings "inspiration" and "happiness" to everyone involved.
With our sights set on the pinnacle of Japanese sports, SV.LEAGUE, and beyond to the world, we, the players and staff, will continue to strive. We will evolve into a club that takes root in the community, creates excitement, and becomes a source of pride.
We would greatly appreciate your continued support and encouragement for KANOALAUREA FUKUOKA.
COMPANY
| Company Name | KANOA CORPORATION |
| Representative Director | Kyosuke Nakamura |
| Board of Directors | Michio Ikeda |
| Board of Directors | Hideki Hayashi |
| Auditor | Hiroyuki Kume |
| Legal Counsel | Kim Min-kwan, Hana International Law Office |
| Tax Counsel | Eiji Ueshita, Break Through Tax Corporation |
| Compliance Counsel | Masayuki Yasutsune |
| Advisor / Former Detective | Masayuki Yasutsune |
| Support Team Leader | Kazuyuki Yamashita |
| Advisor | Hiromi Okawa, OKAWA&Co. LLC |
| Advisor | Satomi Ueki, Chairperson of the Board, Yuai Gakuen Educational Corporation |
| Advisor | Tetsunori Ueda, Former Chairman of Shin Chemical Trading Co., Ltd. |
| Our Location | 582-5 Kanada, Fukuchi Town, Tagawa County, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| TEL | 0947-85-8355 |
| Establishment | 2024-03-15 |
| Capital Stock | 300万円 |