Nakashima MTB Park: Building Trails With a Purpose
In the Nakashima district of Yamato Town, Kumamoto, Nakashima MTB Park grew from a straightforward idea: create somewhere to ride while bringing new activity into the local community.
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.
Cutty Jungle: Building Mountain Bike Culture in the Jungles of Okinawa
Wild jungle trails, shared access and a riding community shaped by people from around the world. Cutty Jungle is helping mountain biking find its own identity in Okinawa.
Fujiyama Trail Opens New Riding Opportunities at the Foot of Mount Fuji
A new trail network at Grinpa introduces beginners and families to mountain biking in one of Japan’s most iconic landscapes.
Palcall Tsumagoi to Host Mountain Music Festival This August
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort will once again combine music and mountain culture when it hosts the Palcall Music Festival on 14 August 2026.
Downhill Series Returns to Hakuba Iwatake for Round 4 of Japan’s National Series
Japan’s Downhill Series returned to Hakuba Iwatake MTB Park last weekend, with Round 4 of the 2026 series bringing riders from across the country to one of Japan’s most established lift-access mountain bike destinations.
Palcall Tsumagoi Continues to Expand Its MTB Trail Network
Palcall Tsumagoi is continuing to build on the momentum from the opening of its Magic Carpet MTB Dojo, with another busy off-season focused on improving the riding experience across the mountain.