Fujikyu Highland: Double Dutch & BMX Special Performance by Japanese Artists from Cirque du Soleil on May 9th (Sat) & 10th (Sun)!
Fujikyu Highland will host a special performance featuring 'Glitter,' an entertainment crew with Cirque du Soleil experience, and professional BMX rider Takahiro Ikeda on May 9th and 10th, 2026. This free-admission event offers thrilling Double Dutch and BMX shows, along with experience sessions.
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Left: Entertainment Crew "Glitter" Right: Professional BMX Rider "Takahiro Ikeda"
Fujikyu Highland (Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture), which offers free admission, will host a "Double Dutch & BMX Special Performance" for two days on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, 2026. The event will feature the entertainment crew "Glitter," who have performed with the world-renowned entertainment group "Cirque du Soleil," and professional BMX rider Takahiro Ikeda.
On the first day, May 9th (Saturday), "Glitter," a next-generation entertainment crew that fuses specialists from different fields such as dance, Double Dutch, and rhythmic gymnastics, will appear and perform Double Dutch. This four-member unit, including former Cirque du Soleil members, is based in Yamanashi and performs both domestically and internationally. They captivate all audiences with their world-class advanced techniques and rich expressiveness. A special Double Dutch experience session will also be held, allowing anyone to easily try Double Dutch and experience its charm while being taught tips by world-class artists.
On the second day, May 10th (Sunday), professional BMX rider Takahiro Ikeda, who expanded his activities overseas in 2010, has won international competitions, achieved 7 Guinness World Records, and performed in Cirque du Soleil world tours, will showcase a BMX performance. Through his dynamic and artistic performances, which are beyond ordinary, he delivers "breathtaking moments" that instantly capture the hearts of the audience.
This is a valuable opportunity to experience firsthand the expressiveness and techniques cultivated in "Cirque du Soleil," the pinnacle of live entertainment that continues to fascinate audiences worldwide. Please enjoy a thrilling and supreme entertainment experience at Fujikyu Highland, located at the foot of Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji.
Event Overview
Dates
● DAY 1: May 9th (Sat)
Double Dutch Performance, Double Dutch Experience Session
[Performers] Entertainment Crew "Glitter"
[Venue] Waveswinger Plaza
● DAY 2: May 10th (Sun)
BMX Performance Show
[Performers] Takahiro Ikeda, MC Issy
[Venue] Inside the park (details will be provided on the day)
Performance Times
1:00 PM / 3:00 PM each day
Admission Fee
Free
About Entertainment Crew "Glitter"
A next-generation entertainment crew that fuses specialists from different fields: dance, Double Dutch, and rhythmic gymnastics. This four-member unit, including former Cirque du Soleil members, is based in Yamanashi. With world-class advanced technical skills and rich expressiveness, they engage all spectators, creating a sense of "unity" and "emotion" on stage. With the belief of "bringing new entertainment to Yamanashi," they continue to create the "best stage" where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can shine.
Entertainment Crew "Glitter"
■ Main Achievements
・2 Cirque du Soleil artists in residence
・Guinness World Record holders
・DANCE DELIGHT JAPAN participating dancers
・Rhythmic gymnastics National Sports Festival / Inter-High School Championship winners
Official Website
About BMX Rider Takahiro Ikeda
A professional rider of "BMX Flatland," an extreme sport involving freely manipulating a bicycle. Armed with his original spinning technique "IKE SPIN," he debuted as a professional at age 18 in 2008. From 2010, he expanded his activities overseas, winning international competitions, achieving 7 Guinness World Records, and performing in Cirque du Soleil world tours, performing in 23 countries. After returning to Japan, he was selected as the first designated強化選手 (strengthened athlete) for the Japan Cycling Federation, performed at the TOKYO 2020 Paralympic Games closing ceremony, and appeared in TV commercials, among other wide-ranging activities. Currently, while continuing to compete as an active athlete, he also works as an event performer, collaborates with companies, and serves as an ambassador.
BMX Rider Takahiro Ikeda
Official Instagram
Fujikyu Highland Business Data
■ Business Hours
Business hours vary by day.
Please check the official website for details.
■ Prices
One-Day Pass
Adults: 6,000 yen - 7,900 yen
Junior/Senior High School Students: 5,500 yen - 7,400 yen
Elementary School Students: 4,400 yen - 5,100 yen
Infants/Seniors: 2,100 yen - 2,600 yen
*Prices vary by day. Please check the official website for details.
*Admission to Fujikyu Highland is free.
■ Access
Car
Approximately 80 minutes from Shinjuku via Chuo Expressway, adjacent to Kawaguchiko IC. Approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo via Tomei Expressway, Gotemba IC, and Higashi-Fujigoko Road.
Bus
Approximately 100 minutes from Shinjuku by highway bus, alight at Fujikyu Highland. Approximately 110 minutes from Tokyo Station by highway bus, alight at Fujikyu Highland. *Capital
Fujikyu Highland (Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture), which offers free admission, will host a "Double Dutch & BMX Special Performance" for two days on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, 2026. The event will feature the entertainment crew "Glitter," who have performed with the world-renowned entertainment group "Cirque du Soleil," and professional BMX rider Takahiro Ikeda.
On the first day, May 9th (Saturday), "Glitter," a next-generation entertainment crew that fuses specialists from different fields such as dance, Double Dutch, and rhythmic gymnastics, will appear and perform Double Dutch. This four-member unit, including former Cirque du Soleil members, is based in Yamanashi and performs both domestically and internationally. They captivate all audiences with their world-class advanced techniques and rich expressiveness. A special Double Dutch experience session will also be held, allowing anyone to easily try Double Dutch and experience its charm while being taught tips by world-class artists.
On the second day, May 10th (Sunday), professional BMX rider Takahiro Ikeda, who expanded his activities overseas in 2010, has won international competitions, achieved 7 Guinness World Records, and performed in Cirque du Soleil world tours, will showcase a BMX performance. Through his dynamic and artistic performances, which are beyond ordinary, he delivers "breathtaking moments" that instantly capture the hearts of the audience.
This is a valuable opportunity to experience firsthand the expressiveness and techniques cultivated in "Cirque du Soleil," the pinnacle of live entertainment that continues to fascinate audiences worldwide. Please enjoy a thrilling and supreme entertainment experience at Fujikyu Highland, located at the foot of Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji.
Event Overview
Dates
● DAY 1: May 9th (Sat)
Double Dutch Performance, Double Dutch Experience Session
[Performers] Entertainment Crew "Glitter"
[Venue] Waveswinger Plaza
● DAY 2: May 10th (Sun)
BMX Performance Show
[Performers] Takahiro Ikeda, MC Issy
[Venue] Inside the park (details will be provided on the day)
Performance Times
1:00 PM / 3:00 PM each day
Admission Fee
Free
About Entertainment Crew "Glitter"
A next-generation entertainment crew that fuses specialists from different fields: dance, Double Dutch, and rhythmic gymnastics. This four-member unit, including former Cirque du Soleil members, is based in Yamanashi. With world-class advanced technical skills and rich expressiveness, they engage all spectators, creating a sense of "unity" and "emotion" on stage. With the belief of "bringing new entertainment to Yamanashi," they continue to create the "best stage" where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can shine.
Entertainment Crew "Glitter"
■ Main Achievements
・2 Cirque du Soleil artists in residence
・Guinness World Record holders
・DANCE DELIGHT JAPAN participating dancers
・Rhythmic gymnastics National Sports Festival / Inter-High School Championship winners
Official Website
About BMX Rider Takahiro Ikeda
A professional rider of "BMX Flatland," an extreme sport involving freely manipulating a bicycle. Armed with his original spinning technique "IKE SPIN," he debuted as a professional at age 18 in 2008. From 2010, he expanded his activities overseas, winning international competitions, achieving 7 Guinness World Records, and performing in Cirque du Soleil world tours, performing in 23 countries. After returning to Japan, he was selected as the first designated強化選手 (strengthened athlete) for the Japan Cycling Federation, performed at the TOKYO 2020 Paralympic Games closing ceremony, and appeared in TV commercials, among other wide-ranging activities. Currently, while continuing to compete as an active athlete, he also works as an event performer, collaborates with companies, and serves as an ambassador.
BMX Rider Takahiro Ikeda
Official Instagram
Fujikyu Highland Business Data
■ Business Hours
Business hours vary by day.
Please check the official website for details.
■ Prices
One-Day Pass
Adults: 6,000 yen - 7,900 yen
Junior/Senior High School Students: 5,500 yen - 7,400 yen
Elementary School Students: 4,400 yen - 5,100 yen
Infants/Seniors: 2,100 yen - 2,600 yen
*Prices vary by day. Please check the official website for details.
*Admission to Fujikyu Highland is free.
■ Access
Car
Approximately 80 minutes from Shinjuku via Chuo Expressway, adjacent to Kawaguchiko IC. Approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo via Tomei Expressway, Gotemba IC, and Higashi-Fujigoko Road.
Bus
Approximately 100 minutes from Shinjuku by highway bus, alight at Fujikyu Highland. Approximately 110 minutes from Tokyo Station by highway bus, alight at Fujikyu Highland. *Capital