The Uninvited Japan Open presented 2026 by YETI

From February 6 to 8, 2026, “The Uninvited Japan Open presented by YETI,” a rider-led festival leading the global snowboarding scene, was held at Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain. This event is the world’s premier street-style competition, shining a spotlight on female riders who have historically lacked opportunities to showcase their skills.

What is “THE UNINVITED”? — A “revolution” that defied industry norms.

“THE UNINVITED” is a global platform founded in 2017 by professional snowboarder Jess Kimura to address the gender gap in snowboarding. By providing a stage where female riders, often relegated to supporting roles, can take center stage and fully showcase their talents, it has supported the careers of many riders.

The JAPAN OPEN, the Japanese edition of this event, was held for the first time.

https://the-uninvited.com/2026-japan

In the main event held on February 7, 2026, about 50 female riders engaged in a heated battle before a large audience.

1st : Hinano Sakamoto / 2nd : Himari Takamori / 3rd : Shizuku Hanada
YETI Rookie Award : Midori Oshima
The North Face Best Trick : Yurika Takizawa

The top performers of the JAPAN OPEN were invited to the finals, “The 2026 Uninvited Invitational” held in the USA, to showcase their skills.

Himari Takamori, who also excelled at the Japan Open, won the championship, and Hinano Sakamoto took 4th place, demonstrating the strength of Japanese riders.