Home > International

Keita Kurakami Sends New 5.14R Multi-Pitch in Japan

Keita Kurakami recently sent his new Senjitsu no Ruri, a seven-pitch 5.14R on Mount Mizugaki in Japan. The hard granite route is the most difficult in the country and has run-outs up to 20 metres.

The route goes up the Moai Face at 5.12R, 5.13cR, 5.14R, 5.13dR/X, 5.10b, third class, 5.8. The 40-metre 5.13dR/X only takes three pieces of protection, a small nut, a cam and a slider.

He began work on the route last year and completed it this spring with Yusuke Sato.

Senjitsu no Ruri. Photo Keita Kurakami
Senjitsu no Ruri. Photo Keita Kurakami

A few days later, he established a new single-pitch 5.13bR on the same mountain called Spark.

The 30-metre route starts with 5.10 climbing up a crack that closes halfway before a seven-metre run-out on mircro-crimps up to 5.13d. Follow Kurakami on Instagram here.

The 5.14R crux of Senjitsu no Ruri.  Photo Keita Kurakami
The 5.14R crux of Senjitsu no Ruri. Photo Keita Kurakami

Check out the latest buyer's guide:

Fall climbing lifestyle gear for gym, crag and town

From couch to crag you'll love these lifestyle pieces