Anju Nakamura, Former Nordic Combined World Cup Winner, Challenges Ski Jumping Again, Joins CHINTAI Ski Club
Anju Nakamura, a former Nordic Combined World Cup winner, joins CHINTAI Ski Club to challenge ski jumping with the goal of competing in the 2030 Winter Olympics.
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CHINTAI Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tomoya Okuda; hereinafter "CHINTAI"), a leading company in room searching, has decided to welcome ski jumper Anju Nakamura as an employee effective April 1, 2026, and for her to engage in competitive activities as a member of the CHINTAI Ski Club.
Ms. Nakamura is an athlete who has competed at a world-class level, including winning a World Cup in women's Nordic Combined. She has now transitioned to ski jumping and continues her new challenge with the goal of participating in the 2030 Winter Olympics.
About Anju Nakamura
Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Ms. Nakamura started cross-country skiing at the age of 5, influenced by her older brother. In her third year of junior high school, she placed 10th in the National Junior High School Ski Championships, and upon entering high school, she transitioned to the newly established women's Nordic Combined discipline. She has been active at the forefront of this sport for approximately 10 years.
Women's Nordic Combined is a discipline where the first World Cup was held in 2020, and Ms. Nakamura is one of the athletes who has continued to challenge on the world stage since its early days. She stood on the podium in the initial World Cup competitions and steadily grew, achieving a World Cup victory in 2022.
Afterward, she experienced a temporary break from her competitive life, but through this period, she rediscovered the appeal of sports and decided to switch to ski jumping with the desire to "fly again." She has now resumed her competitive activities as a ski jumper, setting participation in the 2030 Winter Olympics as her major goal.
Comments
Anju Nakamura, Athlete
"I, Anju Nakamura, joined CHINTAI Corporation today. I am very excited about my new affiliation and life. I am deeply grateful to CHINTAI for responding to my desire to challenge myself in ski jumping. I believe there are various athletes in the world, but every athlete's competitive life is built on someone's support. I want to contribute to the company as a working professional, not just as an athlete who receives one-sided support from the company and repays them with competitive results. I believe that this cycle will ultimately lead to improved athletic performance. I will strive to grow every day with the goal of participating in the 2030 Winter Olympics. Thank you for your support."
Misaki Shigeno, CHINTAI Ski Club Principal (Former CHINTAI Ski Club Athlete)
"Ms. Nakamura is an athlete who possesses an unparalleled stoicism and an insatiable desire for improvement. Despite being in a mid-career position, she has rich potential and a deep inquisitiveness that hints at further breakthroughs, and I am confident that she is a presence who should lead the future of women's ski jumping. The new CHINTAI Ski Club will fully back Ms. Nakamura's new challenge. And as we walk together, we will embody the ideal form of a club that gives hope to the sports world as a unique team unconstrained by conventional notions."
Anju Nakamura Athlete Profile
Name: Anju Nakamura
Discipline: Ski Jumping
Date of Birth: January 23, 2000
Hometown: Sapporo, Hokkaido
Education: Graduated from Tokai University (2022)
Competitive History: Active at the forefront of Nordic Combined globally, transitioned to ski jumping from 2025.
[Main Competitive Results]
・Nordic Combined World Championships 4th place (2021)
・Nordic Combined World Cup Winner (2022)
・Nordic Combined World Championships 7th place (2023)
・Nordic Combined World Cup 3rd place (2023)
・Sapporo Mayor's Cup Okurayama Summer Jump Competition 6th place (2023)
・Miyasama Ski Games International Competition 10th place (2024)
CHINTAI Ski Club
The CHINTAI Ski Club was established in 2013 and has been providing an environment for ski jumpers to challenge their dreams for over 10 years, contributing to the development of the ski jumping world.
Until now, the club has been home to athletes including Yuka Kobayashi (retired from active competition on March 14, 2026), who have achieved success in domestic and international competitions. Misaki Shigeno, who retired from active competition in 2022, is currently building her career as a working professional at CHINTAI, involved in advertising and public relations, and the operation of the CHINTAI Ski Club.
CHINTAI is committed to supporting athletes' entire lives, not just their competitive activities, fostering an environment where athletes can grow in both their athletic and professional careers, and creating new value.
CHINTAI Ski Club Official Website: https://chintaiski.jp/
CHINTAI Ski Club Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chintai_skijumpingteam/
CHINTAI Corporation
https://www.chintai.jp/?utm_source=public_relations&utm_medium=press_release&utm_campaign=PR
CHINTAI Corporation, a leading company in room searching, is a media company that operates various services based on "housing" and "rooms" to enrich people's lives. Centered around the rental property search site "CHINTAI Net," the company provides "safe and secure" and "memorable" services.
Ms. Nakamura is an athlete who has competed at a world-class level, including winning a World Cup in women's Nordic Combined. She has now transitioned to ski jumping and continues her new challenge with the goal of participating in the 2030 Winter Olympics.
About Anju Nakamura
Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Ms. Nakamura started cross-country skiing at the age of 5, influenced by her older brother. In her third year of junior high school, she placed 10th in the National Junior High School Ski Championships, and upon entering high school, she transitioned to the newly established women's Nordic Combined discipline. She has been active at the forefront of this sport for approximately 10 years.
Women's Nordic Combined is a discipline where the first World Cup was held in 2020, and Ms. Nakamura is one of the athletes who has continued to challenge on the world stage since its early days. She stood on the podium in the initial World Cup competitions and steadily grew, achieving a World Cup victory in 2022.
Afterward, she experienced a temporary break from her competitive life, but through this period, she rediscovered the appeal of sports and decided to switch to ski jumping with the desire to "fly again." She has now resumed her competitive activities as a ski jumper, setting participation in the 2030 Winter Olympics as her major goal.
Comments
Anju Nakamura, Athlete
"I, Anju Nakamura, joined CHINTAI Corporation today. I am very excited about my new affiliation and life. I am deeply grateful to CHINTAI for responding to my desire to challenge myself in ski jumping. I believe there are various athletes in the world, but every athlete's competitive life is built on someone's support. I want to contribute to the company as a working professional, not just as an athlete who receives one-sided support from the company and repays them with competitive results. I believe that this cycle will ultimately lead to improved athletic performance. I will strive to grow every day with the goal of participating in the 2030 Winter Olympics. Thank you for your support."
Misaki Shigeno, CHINTAI Ski Club Principal (Former CHINTAI Ski Club Athlete)
"Ms. Nakamura is an athlete who possesses an unparalleled stoicism and an insatiable desire for improvement. Despite being in a mid-career position, she has rich potential and a deep inquisitiveness that hints at further breakthroughs, and I am confident that she is a presence who should lead the future of women's ski jumping. The new CHINTAI Ski Club will fully back Ms. Nakamura's new challenge. And as we walk together, we will embody the ideal form of a club that gives hope to the sports world as a unique team unconstrained by conventional notions."
Anju Nakamura Athlete Profile
Name: Anju Nakamura
Discipline: Ski Jumping
Date of Birth: January 23, 2000
Hometown: Sapporo, Hokkaido
Education: Graduated from Tokai University (2022)
Competitive History: Active at the forefront of Nordic Combined globally, transitioned to ski jumping from 2025.
[Main Competitive Results]
・Nordic Combined World Championships 4th place (2021)
・Nordic Combined World Cup Winner (2022)
・Nordic Combined World Championships 7th place (2023)
・Nordic Combined World Cup 3rd place (2023)
・Sapporo Mayor's Cup Okurayama Summer Jump Competition 6th place (2023)
・Miyasama Ski Games International Competition 10th place (2024)
CHINTAI Ski Club
The CHINTAI Ski Club was established in 2013 and has been providing an environment for ski jumpers to challenge their dreams for over 10 years, contributing to the development of the ski jumping world.
Until now, the club has been home to athletes including Yuka Kobayashi (retired from active competition on March 14, 2026), who have achieved success in domestic and international competitions. Misaki Shigeno, who retired from active competition in 2022, is currently building her career as a working professional at CHINTAI, involved in advertising and public relations, and the operation of the CHINTAI Ski Club.
CHINTAI is committed to supporting athletes' entire lives, not just their competitive activities, fostering an environment where athletes can grow in both their athletic and professional careers, and creating new value.
CHINTAI Ski Club Official Website: https://chintaiski.jp/
CHINTAI Ski Club Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chintai_skijumpingteam/
CHINTAI Corporation
https://www.chintai.jp/?utm_source=public_relations&utm_medium=press_release&utm_campaign=PR
CHINTAI Corporation, a leading company in room searching, is a media company that operates various services based on "housing" and "rooms" to enrich people's lives. Centered around the rental property search site "CHINTAI Net," the company provides "safe and secure" and "memorable" services.
FAQ
What led Anju Nakamura to join CHINTAI?
After excelling in Nordic Combined and taking a break, she decided to switch to ski jumping, and CHINTAI welcomed her as an employee to support this new challenge.
What activities does the CHINTAI Ski Club engage in?
Since its establishment in 2013, it has supported ski jumpers' competitive activities and helped athletes grow in both their athletic and professional careers.
What is CHINTAI's objective in supporting Ms. Nakamura?
CHINTAI aims to enhance its brand image and contribute to society by comprehensively supporting athletes' competitive lives and professional career development, thereby increasing corporate value.