The Uninvited Japan Open Returns to Nekoma Mountain February 19-21, 2027
Bigger prize purse, new course design, and a fresh wave of Japanese talent set to take over Hoshino Resorts
NEKOMA, JAPAN – The Uninvited is heading back to Hoshino Resorts’ Nekoma Mountain for the 2027 edition of The Uninvited Japan Open, taking place February 19-21, 2027. The announcement follows an inaugural event that delivered jaw-dropping riding and an atmosphere to match.
The first Uninvited Japan Open brought together riders with effortless, laidback style and a crowd that met them with the same infectious, gratitude-filled energy. Given that response, a return to Nekoma was an easy call.
Riders from left to right: Shizuku Hanada, Hinano Sakamoto, Himari Takamori
Although only the top three finishers earned a spot at The 2026 Uninvited Invitational, the event ultimately produced 11 invites. Japanese riders took home a combined $27,000 USD in prize money.
For 2027, the stakes are higher. The event will feature an increased prize purse and a brand-new course designed by The Uninvited’s own Ben Bilocq. Organizers expect new names, new tricks, and a level of riding that is hard to comprehend, from riders at ages few would have thought possible.
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