Disc golf is attracting players from all walks of life in Japan, with the frisbee-flinging sport proving a hit with people seeking an accessible but challenging outdoor activity during the pandemic.
The no-frills sport became an escape for many Japanese looking to get out in the fresh air and enjoy some of the fun aspects of conventional golf without the stuffy, rules-focused atmosphere of many courses and clubs.
"You get healthy, you make friends, and it's a fun, lifelong sport," said Shozo Mori, vice chairman of the Fukuoka Disc Golf Association.