NAGASAKO OPEN 2026 Tsukuba ROUND Held!

Kazumasa Hashimoto (W4/Tokyo BMX Association), winner of the 12-14 category.

The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 4 Tsukuba Tournament, organized by the Japan BMX Federation, opened at Cycle Park Tsukuba in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

On the afternoon of May 23 (Sat), the official practice day, the NAGASAKO OPEN was held. This race is produced by Yoshitaku Nagasako, the official ambassador of the Japan BMX Federation. It features a unique format, including the mixed-gender open category, and has been held in earnest since 2026.

In the top category, the 15+ Open, Hyoga Kiuchi (BMX Sarrians/Chubu BMX Association) won by shaking off the pursuit of Ryunosuke Kishi (Motocross International/Tokyo BMX Association). Kishi took 2nd place, and Tokimasa Kamijo (Niigata BMX Association), the winner of the previous race, took 3rd. Kiuchi had already achieved consecutive victories in the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series, and this win gives him momentum toward a third straight victory.

In the 15+ Open, Hyoga Kiuchi (right) finished top, fending off the chasing Ryunosuke Kishi (left).

Masamichi Doi (#163/Chichibu BMX Association), winner of the 9-11 category. Yuki Kosaka (Chichibu BMX Association), winner of the U8 category.

In the 12-14 category, Kazumasa Hashimoto (#W4/Tokyo BMX Association) won after a late-stage comeback to take the lead. The winner of the 30+ category was Atsushi Watanabe (Kanagawa BMX Association).

The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 4 Tsukuba Tournament will be held on May 24 (Sun). Please stay tuned.

NAGASAKO OPEN 2026 Tsukuba ROUND Results

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Tournament Overview

Tournament Name: 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 4 Tsukuba Tournament Organizer: Japan BMX Federation (JBMXF) Management: Ibaraki BMX Association Joint Management: Space Project Co., Ltd. Certification: Japan Cycling Federation (JCF) Cooperation: Ibaraki Cycling Federation, Tsukuba Winery, Yowamushi Pedal Cycling Team, Cycle Park Tsukuba Support: Ibaraki Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education, Ibaraki Sports Association, Tsukuba City Sponsorship: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. Dates: May 23 (Sat) - May 24 (Sun), 2026 Venue: Cycle Park Tsukuba in Mt. Tsukuba Gate Park, Ibaraki Prefecture 4160 Hojo, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 300-4231 TEL 029-883-0035

What is BMX Racing?

BMX originated in the 1970s in the United States when children imitated motorcycle motocross. The sport spread worldwide through dynamic racing where up to 8 riders start simultaneously on a 300-450m course and compete for ranking. Freestyle variants also emerged from its free competition characteristics. BMX racing was adopted as an official Olympic sport starting from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has become a popular sport globally. The Japan BMX Federation was established in 1984 and actively holds BMX racing tournaments and promotion activities.