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Jun Obara is a Japanese professional poker player who has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of the high-stakes circuit, widely recognized as one of the most successful and feared competitors in the world.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $8,182,000 in total live earnings, Jun Obara currently ranks 2nd on the Japan All Time Money List, trailing only Masashi Oya . According to The Hendon Mob, his career best live cash of $1,594,677 was achieved in July 2025, when he finished as the runner up in the $10,000 Wynn Summer Classic Main Event.
The year 2025 served as a historic breakout for Obara, during which he accumulated nearly $6.2 million in winnings in less than seven months. His most prestigious victory came in September 2025 at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II, where he outlasted a field of 158 entries to win the $40,000 Mystery Bounty. He earned $699,000 from the main prize pool and an additional $1,040,000 in bounties, totaling a massive $1.739 million score for the event.
Obara has maintained elite consistency throughout the final months of 2025. Recent triumphs include a 12th place finish in the $100,000 Triton NLHE Main Event at WSOP Paradise for $363,000 and a 13th place finish in the $150,000 Triton 8-Handed event for $231,000 in December 2025.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Morioka, Japan, where he still resides, Jun Obara has transitioned from a beloved figure on the local Japanese circuit to a global superstar. Known to his friends as “misawa-san,” he recorded his first live cash in 2017 and initially built his reputation through titles at the Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT). His transition to high roller stakes was solidified by a deep run in the 2022 EPT Prague Main Event, where he finished 4th for over $380,000.
Play Style & Strategy
Jun Obara is known for a relentless and high pressure tournament strategy, often described as a “crusher” by his peers. During his Triton Mystery Bounty victory, he displayed total dominance by eliminating every single opponent at the final table himself. His strategy involves leveraging massive chip leads to apply maximum ICM pressure, a tactical approach that saw him enter the Triton final table with 120 big blinds—nearly triple the stack of his nearest competitor. His ability to navigate world class fields while maintaining a composed and social table presence has made him a standout figure in modern high stakes poker.
