The Uninvited Japan Open
Himari Takamori, p: Stephan Jende
3 Days of Competition, Culture, and Community at Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
For the first time, The Uninvited, snowboarding’s leading rider-driven platform, will bring its celebrated event to Japan. The Uninvited Japan Open, presented by YETI, will take place February 6–8, 2026 at Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain, showcasing the riders, culture, and community shaping the future of snowboarding.
The three-day gathering opens with an elite street-style competition offering a ¥1.5 million prize purse, followed by Community Ride Day, an inclusive on-snow experience open to riders of all ability levels.
“Each year we’re blown away by the talent coming out of Japan,” says Jess Kimura, founder of The Uninvited. “With so many rising riders, this felt like the perfect time to bring the energy of The Uninvited here.”
Expect new names, next-generation talent, and an action-packed weekend that blends progression, creativity, and connection.
Event Schedule
● Friday, Feb 6: Course inspection & practice
● Saturday, Feb 7: Competition & awards ceremony
● Sunday, Feb 8: Community Ride Day (open registration link here)
More information will be available on the Uninvited website, https://the-uninvited.com/2026-japan
The Uninvited x Beyond the Boundaries Community Ride Day at the Uninvited Invitational 2025, p: Emma Dubrovsky
Community Ride Day
A cornerstone of every Uninvited event, Community Ride Day reflects the organization’s commitment to accessibility, mentorship, and meaningful community engagement within snowboarding. Open to riders of all levels, the day invites participants to ride alongside professional athletes, share experiences, and build lasting connections.
For the Japan Open, The Uninvited is partnering with Tomoyo Oishi, a respected figure in Japan’s snowboarding community known for her distinctive style and dedication to progression and inclusion. Tomoyo has led successful grassroots initiatives such as G-Event, welcoming more than 70 participants focused on skill development and community building.
Community Ride Day builds on The Uninvited’s history of impactful partnerships, including Beyond The Boundaries (USA) and Sunday Laps at Absolut Park (Austria), reinforcing its global commitment to inclusive progression within the sport.
The Uninvited Japan Open is presented by YETI with support from The North Face, Union Binding Co., CAPiTA Super Corp., Sun Bum, Slush Magazine, and Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
Tomoyo gets blunted on the wallride, p: Stephan Jende