Tokyo, 8 September 2026 – The Embassy of Samoa in Tokyo received a courtesy visit by Mr. Mac Papalii on September 8, 2026. Mr. Mac Papalii is a Samoan residing in Japan having previous experience in martial arts and boxing in Samoa before moving to Japan with his wife Mrs. Nao Papalii. The visit was accompanied by his Agent’s President, Mr. Yutaro Matsushima, his Coach Mr. Ryunosuke and his wife Mrs. Nao Papalii.
Mr. Papalii had hoped to visit his home country’s embassy in Japan and to personally convey his determination and message “I will continue to work hard in martial arts here in Japan. I will do my best to perform well in RIZIN, so I would greatly appreciate your support!” ahead of his debut in the RIZIN Fighting Federation in Japan on 3 October 2026. The visit will also be filmed as part of his YouTube story towards his debut.
The Embassy thanked Mr. Papalii, his family and team for his courtesy visit and wished him well on his upcoming debut at the RIZIN Foundation and career in martial arts here in Japan.