NEKOMA Mountain's Big Winter Event
Test rides, a variety of food stalls, international competitions, and night events
Enjoy skating, watching, and experiencing
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A huge test ride event by ski and snowboard manufacturers!
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The Uninvited, a highly anticipated international competition for the next generation of female riders, will be held in Japan for the first time!
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A music event featuring DJs from Red Bull. Night events also available!
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There will also be a fun snow play event for the whole family that can be enjoyed even if you don't ski!
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There will be food and drink booths, experience booths, and more!
Schedule
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The Uninvited
Japan Open 2026
The Uninvited, the snowboarding world's leading rider-led platform, is being held in Japan for the first time!
This is the world's top street style competition, putting the spotlight on female riders.
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The world's top riders gather
Approximately 50 riders will be participating, ranging from world-class professional riders to unknown young riders who have won online qualifiers. Perhaps a new star will emerge, just like Jess Perlmutter, who rose to stardom after entering as a wildcard at the age of 14.
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"Street Style" and special courses to unleash your creativity
A special "Street Style" park that is different from the usual park, with items that resemble handrails, stairs, walls, etc. found in the city.
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A community celebration that goes beyond competition
The biggest feature of the event is that it is not just a competition, but a culture in which riders support and encourage each other. The day after the competition on February 7th, the course will be opened to the public as a community ride day, in which riders of all levels can participate. It will be a festive space where riders and spectators can come together. (Advance registration required)
| Date | February 6th (Friday) Course inspection and open practice February 7th (Sat): Competition and Awards Ceremony February 8th (Sunday): Community Ride Day (advance registration required) |
| Time | 2/6 Open practice 10:00-12:00 Reception 12:00-13:30 Practice and photo session 14:00-15:00 Practice and photo session 2/7 8:30-9:30 Reception 9:00-9:30 Practice 10:00-13:30 Tournament Preliminaries 14:00-15:00 Final 16:00~Award Ceremony 2/8 10:00-11:00 Reception 11:00-11:30 Introductions & Warm-up 11:30-14:30 Riding & Coaching Session 14:30-15:30 Awards ceremony and autograph session |
| Place | South Area Base Dat Zunai 2 |
| Prize money | Total 150 yen |
Featured Riders
Ski and snowboard test ride event
The largest test ride event for the latest skis and snowboards in the Tohoku area
Held again this season!
Famous brands all gathered in one place.
Goggles, helmet, wax,
You can try on accessories and experience them for free!
| Date | 2026/2/6 (Fri), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) *Only some brands on the 6th |
| Time | Event time: 10:00-15:00 Last rental 14:30 Last return time 15:00 |
| Venue | South Area Resort Center Slope |
| Fees/How to participate | Advance application Free (200 people/day) Same-day registration: 500 yen/day *If there are many pre-registered people, we may not accept reservations on the day. *If you register at the venue on the day, please be sure to bring your ID (with photo) No prior registration is required to try on or experience goggles, helmets, wax, and accessories. Please apply using the application button below. |
Participating brands
Snowboard
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Ski
Apparel/Accessories
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Other Information
And more…….
Red Bull Winter Vibes
Red Bull Winter Vibes is coming to the slopes of NEKOMA Mountain on Saturday, February 7th!
Red Bull EZZO, equipped with a DJ deck and speakers, will appear on the snowy mountains.
Recharge your energy and enjoy the best vibes with DJs, dancing, drinks and more until the final lift!
Let's have fun to the fullest this winter.
Special DJ: DJ CHARI
In addition, a bar stand and special photo booth will be available from February 7th (Sat) to 8th (Sun)!
Snow play experience
Come enjoy playing in the snow on February 6th (Fri), 7th (Sat), and 8th (Sun)!
The southern areaKids & Beginners Area (Snow Escalator) is free(Normally 1,500 yen for ages 5 and over)
The southern areaFree sled rental(Normally 1,100 yen)
There will also be a snow play workshop using watercolors on Saturday.
Snow play workshop
KODOMO BAUHAUS
"Create a colorful world with snow crafts'
This is an experiential event where you can create large buildings and objects out of snow and then paint them. Come and color a blank canvas together!
| Date | 2026 / 2 / 7 (Sat) |
| Time | Morning session: 10:00 - 11:30 Afternoon session: 13:00 - 14:30 |
| Price simulation | XNUM X yen / person |
| Place | Southern Area Base |
Dog Run
A dog run area has been added to the slopes
| Date | 2026/2/6(Fri), 7(Sat), 8(Sun) |
| Time | 8:30 ~ 15:30 |
| Price simulation | Free |
| Place | Special facility on the Mount Bandai side of the South Area Base Slope |
Experience, sales and tourism booths
There are also various experience booths, sales booths, and tourist information booths.
| Date | 2026/2/6 (Fri), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) *Only some days on the 6th |
| Time | 10:00～15:00 |
| Place | South Area Resort Center Slope Minami Resort Center |
Exhibitor booth
WEST
An outdoor specialty store from Niigata that opened in Inawashiro Town in 2025.
We offer a unique winter outdoor experience.
・Marshmallow roasting experience: 500 yen per experience
・Free bonfire/wood stove experience
・Snow hiking experience: 1,000 yen per experience
SURF & SNOW
Shooting game by ski resort portal site
*Only available on February 7-8
shrimp
Eyelush & Eyebrow
Workshops on original accessories and ballpoint pens. If there is a free time at The Univited, where Aoi Takahashi will be participating, eyebrow styling will also be available. *Only on 2/7-8.
Rolo Stamps
Eraser Workshop
*Only available on February 7-8
WILL REBIRTH
Coin ring and coin necklace making experience, second-hand clothing sales
Mobile Plus +
Coating for smartphones and communication devices, sales of children's goods
*Only available on February 7-8
Towa Jowa Treatment Center
Instant body distortion check + one-point chiropractic (10 minutes/500 yen)
Bandai Town Tourism Association
Information on tourist spots in Bandai Town
*Only available on February 7-8
And more…….
Food stall booth
A variety of food stalls from inside and outside the prefecture will be gathered!
| Date | 2026/2/6 (Fri), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun) *Only one room on the 6th |
| Time | 10:00～15:30 |
| Place | South Area Resort Center Slope |
Food stalls
Aizu local chicken restaurant
A food tenant run by a poultry farmer who raises Aizu Jidori chickens in a free-range environment.
Grilled Aizu Aoi chicken thigh, kenchinjiru soup, etc.
outdoor kitchen TAKIBI
Specially spiced curry made with locally grown vegetables and rice
●Curry and soft drinks
*Only available on February 7-8
Izakaya Nonki
Enjoy our delicious and hearty menu after skiing, including our signature gyoza and fried chicken.
●Gyoza, fried chicken, soup, etc.
*Only available on February 7-8
Oura's Beef Tongue
We serve carefully selected beef tongue grown in the Miyagi climate.
●Beef tongue skewers, stewed potatoes, etc.
*Only available on February 7-8
Sugano Shoten
Enjoy rolled omelets made to order and specially made spiced curry.
●Dashimaki tamago, spicy curry
*Only available on February 7-8
Kitchen car Musubime
We make fluffy rice balls using a blend of rice grown in Tamura City and black rice.
●Rice balls, stewed offal
Kuroboshi
There are plenty of freshly fried rice flour churros and photogenic drinks!
●Rice flour churros, brulee ice cream, etc.
Kagushi Association
Enjoy the piping hot potato butter with luxurious toppings.
● Potato butter, chocolate banana, etc.
たぬき屋
Hot, chewy grilled dumplings are even more delicious when eaten on a snowy mountain.
Grilled dumplings
BEEF×BEEF×BEEF
Their specialty is charcoal-grilled Yonezawa beef skewers!
Beef skewers, Yonezawa beef skewers, Yamagata potato stew
b Kitchen vola
This authentic pizza truck is run by Matsumoto Beekeeping Headquarters in Aizu. The most popular item is the Quattro Formaggi pizza, made with special honey.
●Pizza *Only available on the 7th
Brazil Foods AMIGO
We offer international gourmet food, with a focus on Brazilian cuisine such as churrasco.
Churrasco, cheese sticks
Rotten Row Coffee Roasters
Enjoy specialty coffee from a popular cafe in Urabandai
● Coffee and other drinks
*Only available on February 7-8
Carefree Granny's Gyoza
In addition to the delicious gyoza, you can also enjoy sweet treats such as croffles, perfect after a day of skiing.
● Gyoza, fried chicken, sweets, etc.
*Only available on February 7-8
Other Information
TsugaruShamisen Live
We will be hosting a special performance by the Tsugaru shamisen duo "Teru & Teru," formed by Shirafuji Hikari and Takeda Kazumi! This internationally popular female duo, comprised of two people who have won first place in national competitions, plays a unique musical piece, incorporating a wide range of genres into their arrangements and original compositions, centered around traditional folk songs, and combining the tones and phrasing cultivated in different schools.
| Date | 2/6 11: 30 ~ 12: 30 |
| Price simulation | Free |
| Place | Bandaisan Onsen Hotel Lobby |
Aizu Megu Road (Marche)
Aizu Megu Road is a market where you can enjoy shopping for Aizu food, crafts, souvenirs and more while talking directly with local producers and shopkeepers.
| Date | 2/6(Fri), 7(Sat), 8(Sun) 14:30~16:30 |
| Place | Minami Resort Center WEST 1F |
DJ TIME
An exciting space where music and light intertwine.
Eat, drink, and have a blast together!
| Date | February 7th (Sat) and 8th (Sun) 14:30-16:30 |
| Place | South Area Resort Center Central Passage |
