New Japan Pro Wrestling

New Japan Pro-Wrestling, often shortened to NJPW, is the largest and most famous wrestling promotion in Japan and was founded in 1972 by Antonio Inoki. The company is globally known for its sports-oriented style, intense matches, and long-term storytelling. The so-called Strong Style approach has defined the identity of the promotion for decades. Stars such as Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Tetsuya Naito, and Kenny Omega helped make NJPW internationally popular. Major tournaments like the G1 Climax and events such as Wrestle Kingdom are considered highlights of the global wrestling calendar. Today, NJPW is regarded as one of the most influential wrestling promotions in the world and has had a major impact on modern professional wrestling.