He finished 4th at the 2019 Japanese U20 championships in the 100 m.[3][1] In 2021, he improved from 10.52 to 10.28 seconds in the 100 m.[3] In 2020, Wada ran 10.10 seconds for 100 m at the Kyoto Championships, making him the 15th faster Japanese performer in history and the 6th fastest among students.

[3] He withdrew from the 2023 Japan Championships in Athletics due to a hamstring fasciitis injury on his right leg.

[3] At the 2024 Xiamen Diamond League, Wada placed 5th in the 100 m and was the top Asian finisher.

In 2019, he graduated from Rakunan High School in southern Kyoto.

[2] He graduated from Toyo University in 2023, after which he became sponsored by Miki House sports club.