What is the Skateboarding Japan Open?

It is an important competition featuring top-level skateboarders, serving as a qualifier for international events.

When and where can I watch the broadcast?

It will be broadcast on NTV Gtasu on April 15th (Wed) from 18:30. It is also available on SkyPerfecTV!, cable TV, etc.

Who are the notable athletes?

Athletes like Yuto Horigome, Ren Yoshizawa, and Rin Akama are attracting attention.

Yuto Horigome, Ren Yoshizawa, and other stars to participate (scheduled)! 4th Skateboarding Japan Open - Focus on World-Class Competition! Broadcast on NTV Gtasu from April 15th (Wed) 18:30!

Published Apr 4, 2026 2:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:00 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The 4th Skateboarding Japan Open, featuring top Japanese athletes like Yuto Horigome and Rin Akama, will be broadcast on NTV Gtasu on April 15th. The event is crucial for athletes aiming to qualify for international competitions.

The Skateboarding Japan Open brings together Japan's top athletes. The venue is the newly established Ark Town Utsunomiya. Alongside the Japan Open title, a major focus of this competition is the race for designated national team spots.

To participate in events organized by the international sports federation 'World Skate,' athletes must be ranked in the World Skate Top 30 and be among the top 6 in their respective countries. However, Yuto Horigome, a two-time Olympic champion, is 7th among Japanese men (20th globally), and Rin Akama, a Paris silver medalist, is 10th but 7th among Japanese women. Therefore, their participation in the World Skate Tour from June onwards is not yet confirmed.

In this competition that leads to the world stage, will a medalist emerge victorious, or will a new star rise?

*Please note that depending on preliminary results, some athletes may not participate in the finals. We appreciate your understanding.

<Broadcast Schedule> 4th Skateboarding Japan Open Street - Finals April 15th (Wed) 18:30-21:30 VTR [Commentary] Junichi Arahata, Go Ueda [On-site Report] Reina Seiji [Narration] Tsuyoshi Tanaka, Ryo Ito *Broadcast times and content are subject to change.

◆How to Watch NTV Gtasu: Available on SkyPerfecTV! (CS257), SkyPerfecTV! Premium Service (Ch.608), as well as J:COM, nationwide cable TV, Hikari TV, au HIKARI, and more.

◆Inquiries Regarding Viewing Methods NTV Gtasu Customer Center: TEL 0120-222-257 (Open year-round, 10:00-20:00)

◆Program Page for '4th Skateboarding Japan Open Street - Finals' https://www.gtasu.com/actionsports/sbjapanopen/ (Official NTV Gtasu Website)

◆Official NTV Gtasu Social Media X: @Gtasu Facebook: @ntv.gtasu Instagram: @cs_gtasu

◆Company Information Company Name: CS Japan, Inc. (Commonly known as: CS NTV) President and Representative Director: Tomoya Takahashi Address: NTV Tower 22F, 1-6-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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Yuto Horigome, Ren Yoshizawa, and other stars to participate (scheduled)! 4th Skateboarding Japan Open - Focus on World-Class Competition! Broadcast on NTV Gtasu from April 15th (Wed) 18:30!

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