Bungy Japan’s Experience
Shopping Mall Bungy - Tokyo 2001
Bungy Japan has become well established as Japan’s only Professional Bungy Jump company. Bungy Japan jumpmasters bring a combined 20 years of experience in the bungy jumping industry and retain strong connections with the top bungy jump sites in the world.
Our fully trained Jumpmasters have worked on a total of 10 different sites in Japan and New Zealand - from a 30 meter jump in a shopping mall in Tokyo to the first original “Kawerau” bungy jump site in New Zealand and the Nevis Bungy - New Zealand’s largest bungy jump (134meters / 420feet).
From these experiences setting up, operating and training on many very different and unique bungy jump sites Bungy Japan always strives to operate the best and safest possible bungy jump sites and deliver superior customer service every time.
BUNGY JAPAN EXPERIENCE 1995 - 2009
1995~2001 --- Established Japan’s first bridge bungy jump site in Asahi-mura, Yamagata prefecture.
2001 --------- Established Japan’s first indoor bungy jump site
2003~2006 --- Involved in establishment of Auckland Harbour Bridge bungy jump site
2001~2006 --- Work on all 5 AJ Hackett bungy jump sites in New Zealand
2004~2008 --- Established Minakami Suwakyo Bungy site
Bungy Japan Vision
Bungy Japan has four main priorities:
【1】Safety
Bungy Japan believes that customer safety is without question its number one priority and will at no time compromise safety for profit. Our operating procedure and operating manuals strictly adhere to the New Zealand Safety Standards Manual (5848/2000).
【2】Customer Satisfaction
Bungy Japan hopes to share our passion for Bungy Jumping as a personal challenge by encouraging our customers to overcome their fears in a safe and controlled environment and empowering them with a strong sense of achievement.
【3】Our Environment
Bungy Japan is committed to adding value to the town and its environment by giving back to the community. We believe that working together with local businesses is essential to developing long-term sustainable tourism which will benefit everyone.
【4】The Future
We are committed to a long-term view of developing sustainable tourism in Japan. Although Bungy Jumping is our main focus we are also committed to developing the future of tourism in Japan by re-investing in local area tourism development.
About Bungy Japan
Bungy Japan brings over 13 years of bungy experience from both Japan and New Zealand to offer Japan’s only bridge bungy jump. Our highly trained staff of bungy professionals are enthusiastic promoters of outdoor adventure and personal challenge sports here in Japan. Experience...
Bungy Japan was established by Charles Odlin, who helped bring bridge bungy jumping to Japan in 1995, and has since worked on three different sites around the country. After several years working with AJ Hackett Bungy in Auckland, Charles realized the true potential of bungy jumping not only as a participation sport but as an attraction for people of all ages to enjoy. Charles believes that bungy jumping not only provides a personal sense of achievement for the jumper, but also acts as a source of recreation and economic growth for local communities. Staff…
Bungy Japan is committed to the philosophy of personal challenge, and we strive to provide a positive and rewarding experience in a safe and controlled environment. We believe that bungy jumping is an exciting chance to face your fears, test your will, and realize your own potential, offering an experience that you’ll never forget. We take pride in helping every jumper discover the inner strength to overcome their fears by providing an extreme test of courage in a safe, professional but fun environment. Vision…
Safety
Safety is our number one priority!
Before you jump, you will be weighed and the bungy equipment calibrated to take account of your body weight. To ensure each jumper’s safety, we strictly adhere to safety procedures which include double- and triple-checking equipment. Our operating manual follows rigorous guidelines and itemized checks designed to eliminate human error. In addition to our series of safety checks, we only use the best equipment available. Our equipment is checked on a daily basis and all equipment is replaced at the start of each new season.
To further guarantee your safety we have at least two New Zealand Jumpmasters present at every site, all of whom have been certified to New Zealand safety standards. In addition, locally employed Japanese staff get the best training available from certified Bungy Japan Jumpmasters.
Staff
Bungy Japan believes that its greatest strength is its staff. Our staff are here to provide the best all-around experience, which is individually tailored to each jumper in terms of both safety and fun.
All staff are trained according to New Zealand safety standards, speak both English and Japanese, and are certified nice people. For safety and friendly smiles, at least one experienced, certified New Zealand Jumpmaster is present at every site.
Charles Odlin
Charles
Since arriving on these shores in 1995, Charles has been a leading proponent of personal challenge sports in Japan. Charles is the founder of Bungy Japan and, with over 13 years of experience in the worldwide bungy industry, has become synonymous with bungy jumping in Japan. As a native New Zealander with 18 years of Japanese language skills under his belt, he can sometimes be seen on Japanese television during the bungy season, or triple-checking the ropes while making bad jokes in Japanese.
Qualifications
• New Zealand Safety Standards Approved Jumpmaster
• Emergency First Aid
• Pre-hospital Emergency Care
Cam Joyce
Cam
Coming from New Zealand, Cam worked with AJ Hackett for close to five years at all of the major sites: Nevis Highwire (134 meters), Pipeline Bungy (110 meters), Skippers Canyon (75 meters), Ledge Bungy and Sky Swing (47 meters), Kawerau Bungy (43 meters) and Auckland bungy (40 meters). He also has special talents in paragliding and karaoke.
Qualifications
• New Zealand Safety Standards Approved Jumpmaster
• Solo Paragliding License
• Emergency First Aid
• Swift Water Rescue
Hiroshi Ishikawa
Hiroshi
Hiroshi has been in the Japanese Bungy Jump industry since 2000 working as a jumpmaster in Yamagata prefecture for 5 years. He has also worked on the Minakami site since it opened in 2003 and brings his own special fashion and style to the bungy site. At present he is studying English very diligently, his all time favourite book is the Japanese/English dictionary and balances this with learning a colourful array of new words everyday on site…
