What is the NAGASAKO OPEN event?

It is a BMX racing event produced by Yoshitaka Nagasako, the official ambassador of the All Japan BMX Federation. It adopts a unique format that allows both male and female riders to race together and participate in B-Finals, providing more enjoyable racing experiences and practical racing opportunities for the riders.

How many participants were there in the Hiroshima round of NAGASAKO OPEN 2026?

The Hiroshima round gathered 73 participants.

Who won the Open Class for riders 15 years and older?

Sosuke Shimada (S-PRO BMX CLUB / Hiroshima BMX Association) won the Open Class for riders 15 years and older.

What are the characteristics of BMX racing?

BMX racing involves up to 8 riders competing on a course that is 300 to 450 meters long. The sport originated in the 1970s in the United States, inspired by motocross, and became an official Olympic event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Where was the venue for this event?

The event was held at the Tsuchi Dam BMX TRACK in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

NAGASAKO OPEN 2026 Hiroshima ROUND Held

Published Jun 7, 2026 10:50 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 8:34 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The NAGASAKO OPEN 2026, hosted by the All Japan BMX Federation, was held, attracting 73 participants to its unique event format.

NAGASAKO OPEN 2026 Hiroshima ROUND Held

The 2026 JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 5 Hiroshima, organized by the All Japan BMX Federation, has kicked off at the Haji Dam BMX Track in Akitakata City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

On the afternoon of Saturday, June 6th, the official practice day, the NAGASAKO OPEN took place. This race is produced by Yoshitaku Nagasako, the official ambassador of the All Japan BMX Federation, and features a unique format including an open-gender category, which began in full swing in 2026.

In the top 15+ Open category, So Shimada (S-PRO BMX CLUB/Hiroshima BMX Association) took the win. Following a test event during last year's final round, the NAGASAKO OPEN is now fully active this year, attracting 73 participants for the Hiroshima round, a significant increase from previous numbers. In standard BMX races, riders who fail to advance to the 8-person final are eliminated; however, the NAGASAKO OPEN implements a B-Final for riders ranked 9th to 16th, allowing them to enjoy the race more and gain additional practical experience.

A key feature of the NAGASAKO OPEN is its mixed-gender racing format, unlike standard BMX events. This provides female athletes with the opportunity to ride among a larger field, gaining experience not typically available in domestic races.

In the 30+ category, which saw its largest-ever field of 8 riders, Kengo Sasaki (#E/Hiroshima BMX Association) won after passing Kon Watanabe in the final stages. In the 8 and under category, Arata Danjo (#44/Hiroshima BMX Association) won.

In the 9-11 age category, Ishin Yamamoto (#16/Okayama BMX Association) won, while Richi Yamamoto (Okayama BMX Association) took the 12-14 age category.

The JBMXF Daito Kentaku Series Round 5 Hiroshima will take place on Sunday, June 7th.

### Event Overview Organizer: All Japan BMX Federation Supervision: Hiroshima BMX Association Official Recognition: Japan Cycling Federation Cooperation: Hiroshima Cycling Federation, Akitakata City Board of Education, Akitakata City Sports Association Support: Hiroshima Prefecture, Akitakata City Sponsorship: Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. Dates: June 6th (Sat) - June 7th (Sun), 2026 Location: Haji Dam BMX Track, Akitakata City, Hiroshima Prefecture

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