HAKUBA STOMP!FEST
The first HAKUBA STOMP! FEST took place in Hakuba on September 19–20, bringing mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding and Strider riding together for a two-day action sports event.
Gokuraku Trail: Built by Hand, One Line at a Time
On a once-neglected mountainside in Yamaguchi, Matsuura-san is creating a compact downhill playground designed to bring riders of all ages together.
MTB Japan: Three Decades of Developing Minakami’s Trail Network
Founded in 1996 by Nathan (Benny) Bennett, MTB Japan was established during the early stages of Japan's commercial mountain biking industry.
Preserving Hokedake: The Grassroots Work of Loose Riders Miyazaki
At an established downhill venue in southern Japan, a small group of local riders is helping preserve Miyazaki’s mountain bike heritage while creating a stronger connection for the region’s riding community.