Takamiki Kamijo Wins NAGASAKO OPEN!
Takamiki Kamijo, 14, impressively won the NAGASAKO OPEN, a unique mixed-gender BMX race, leading from the start in the 15+ Open category. This event was part of the 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series, held in Chiba, showcasing thrilling BMX racing.
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A feature of the NAGASAKO OPEN is that athletes of different categories, both male and female, run the same race.
The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 & 3 Chiba/Tokyo tournaments, organized by the Japan BMX Federation, kicked off at Shonan Speedway in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture.
The NAGASAKO OPEN was held on the afternoon of May 2 (Saturday), which was the official practice day for the Chiba and Tokyo tournaments held over consecutive days. This race, named after Mr. Yoshitaku Nagasako, the official ambassador of the Japan BMX Federation, has been held in earnest since 2026 and adopts a unique format.
In the top 15+ Open category, 14-year-old Takamiki Kamijo, who challenged older championship category athletes, led the race from the start and held off his pursuers to win.
Takamiki Kamijo, winner of the 15+ Open category.
Daisuke Kitagawa won the 30+ category, newly established this tournament, which also allows cruiser bikes.
Seiha Hosokawa won the 12-14 age category.
Daiki Otaka won the 9-11 age category.
Ryosuke Arakawa won the 8 and under category.
On May 3 (Sunday), the 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba tournament will be held, and on May 4 (Monday holiday), Round 3 Tokyo tournament will be held at the same venue.
A video explaining the purpose of Yoshitaku Nagasako, official ambassador of the Japan BMX Federation, producing the NAGASAKO OPEN, has been uploaded below.
Tournament Overview
Tournament Name: 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba Tournament / Round 3 Tokyo Tournament
Organizer: Japan BMX Federation (JBMXF)
Management: Chiba BMX Association, Tokyo BMX Association
Sanctioned by: Japan Cycling Federation (JCF)
Cooperation: Chiba Cycling Federation, Tokyo Cycling Federation (in no particular order)
Support: Kashiwa Shonan Yume Farm
Sponsor: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
Dates: May 2 (Sat) - May 4 (Mon holiday), 2026
Venue: Shonan Speedway, 1-1 Fuse, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, 270-1465
Events: BMX Racing (Championship level, Challenge level)
What is BMX Racing?
BMX is a sport said to have originated in the 1970s in the United States, where children imitated motorcycle motocross. It spread worldwide through dynamic riding where up to eight riders start simultaneously on a 300-450m course, competing for finishing order. Due to its free competition characteristics, derivative sports like freestyle were also born. BMX Racing was adopted as an official event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has become a popular sport worldwide. The Japan BMX Federation was established in 1984 and actively organizes BMX racing competitions and promotional activities.
The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 & 3 Chiba/Tokyo tournaments, organized by the Japan BMX Federation, kicked off at Shonan Speedway in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture.
The NAGASAKO OPEN was held on the afternoon of May 2 (Saturday), which was the official practice day for the Chiba and Tokyo tournaments held over consecutive days. This race, named after Mr. Yoshitaku Nagasako, the official ambassador of the Japan BMX Federation, has been held in earnest since 2026 and adopts a unique format.
In the top 15+ Open category, 14-year-old Takamiki Kamijo, who challenged older championship category athletes, led the race from the start and held off his pursuers to win.
Takamiki Kamijo, winner of the 15+ Open category.
Daisuke Kitagawa won the 30+ category, newly established this tournament, which also allows cruiser bikes.
Seiha Hosokawa won the 12-14 age category.
Daiki Otaka won the 9-11 age category.
Ryosuke Arakawa won the 8 and under category.
On May 3 (Sunday), the 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba tournament will be held, and on May 4 (Monday holiday), Round 3 Tokyo tournament will be held at the same venue.
A video explaining the purpose of Yoshitaku Nagasako, official ambassador of the Japan BMX Federation, producing the NAGASAKO OPEN, has been uploaded below.
Tournament Overview
Tournament Name: 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 2 Chiba Tournament / Round 3 Tokyo Tournament
Organizer: Japan BMX Federation (JBMXF)
Management: Chiba BMX Association, Tokyo BMX Association
Sanctioned by: Japan Cycling Federation (JCF)
Cooperation: Chiba Cycling Federation, Tokyo Cycling Federation (in no particular order)
Support: Kashiwa Shonan Yume Farm
Sponsor: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd.
Dates: May 2 (Sat) - May 4 (Mon holiday), 2026
Venue: Shonan Speedway, 1-1 Fuse, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, 270-1465
Events: BMX Racing (Championship level, Challenge level)
What is BMX Racing?
BMX is a sport said to have originated in the 1970s in the United States, where children imitated motorcycle motocross. It spread worldwide through dynamic riding where up to eight riders start simultaneously on a 300-450m course, competing for finishing order. Due to its free competition characteristics, derivative sports like freestyle were also born. BMX Racing was adopted as an official event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has become a popular sport worldwide. The Japan BMX Federation was established in 1984 and actively organizes BMX racing competitions and promotional activities.