Yokohama Red Brick Co., Ltd. Japan’s largest “free admission” urban sports festival “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’24” Top athletes who have set the world on fire will gather in Yokohama!

[Yokohama Red Brick Co., Ltd.] Japan’s largest “free admission” urban sports festival “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’24” Top athletes who have excited the world will gather in Yokohama! ​
Yokohama Red Brick Co., Ltd. Press release: October 23, 2024 YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’24, Japan’s largest “free admission” urban sports festival. Top athletes who have set the world on fire will gather in Yokohama! Continuing from last year, the 3-person basketball game will be held, and the new content “Bike Trial” will be featured as well! Culture Market booths will be opening one after another!
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your continued patronage. Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to announce the first content of “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL’24 (YUSF’24)” which will be held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse event plaza for two days on Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th. Ren Yoshizawa and Sora Shirai, who are active all over the world, will be participating in the skateboarding competition that will be held at the venue. In addition, the winners of last year’s competitions will participate in the BMX Flatland, Double Dutch, and Parkour competitions, so high-level performances are expected this time as well. We are also planning cultural markets and collaborative events. Street culture gathers in the area centered around the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, and you can fully enjoy “seeing, experiencing, eating, drinking, and playing” from morning until night. Please see the attached sheet for various information such as notable athletes in urban sports competitions and the highlights of the cultural market. In preparation for YUSF ’24, which will heat up Yokohama in the fall, additional information will be announced on the official website and official SNS as soon as it is decided. Thank you for your continued attention.
Content lineup [Urban Sports]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-6aaa59d9e364ddc55a220a20e64950d9-1024×683.jpg (C) Yoshio Yoshida/YUSF Skateboard – SKATE ARK One of the “ARK LEAGUE”, which was born in 2017 and is currently recognized as the highest level “world tournament” in the world. This tournament, created by riders for riders, has become a tournament that is admired by riders from all over the world. Skateboarding comes in a variety of styles, including park and vertical. Among them, we will hold a street event in which Japanese athletes compete on a course with obstacles such as stairs and rails found in the city, where Japanese athletes are active at the world’s top level. Continuing on from 2022 and 2023, top skaters from around the world will be participating in YUSF ’24. https://yusf.jp/skateboarding/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-1b9cac1120cb4758e2cd28c37db625c0-3900×2600.jpg (C) HAMASHOW/YUSF Breaking – FREESTYLE SESSION JAPAN The legendary breaking battle “Freestyle Session” that began in the United States in 1997 to determine the world’s best CREW has garnered the most respect in the world and has had a great influence not only on Japanese people but also on many BBOYs and BGIRLs. From being held only in the United States, it has now evolved into a world championship, and is gaining momentum in various parts of the world. It started in Japan in 2002, and will be revived for the first time in four years at YUSF in 2022. World-class BBOYs and BGIRLs gather together in one place for a high-level battle. Similar to last year, a crew battle format will be used to determine the best in Japan. https://yusf.jp/breaking/ Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-a64aa28de3954da03ef6e80b6a190043-3000×2000.jpg (C) Hikaru Funyu/YUSF BMX Flatland – FLAT ARK ARK LEAGUE was born in 2013 and is currently recognized as one of the world’s highest-level “world tournaments.” This tournament, created by riders for riders, has become a tournament that is admired by riders from all over the world. YUSF will hold the event in 2022 and 2023. At the end of last year, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of FLAT ARK, top riders from 17 countries around the world gathered together to participate in the “FLAT ARK 2023 in Hanshin Koshien Stadium” as part of the 100th anniversary commemoration project of the sacred place of Japanese baseball, “Hanshin Koshien Stadium”. ” was held exclusively for two days. https://yusf.jp/bmx-flatland/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-29344bb25de366debd0df8c107cb2a1c-3000×2000.jpg (C) Kazuki Murata/YUSF Double Dutch – THE ONE’S Double Dutch 1on1 BATTLE [DOUBLE DUTCH ONE’S] was born in 2012. After 12 years, JUMPER, which has become the face of many DOUBLE DUTCH ONE’S, was born. The “THE” DOUBLE DUTCH ONE’S players gather together and battle to decide the top spot is called THE ONE’S. This tournament brings together all the previous DOUBLE DUTCH ONE’S FINAL winners! Held in a TOP 16 tournament format. https://yusf.jp/double-dutch/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-efe007284fd6a8359cb0f08cf2056396-2500×1666.jpg (C) Kazuki Murata/YUSF Parkour – ONE FLOW BATTLE 2024 -Final round- The ultimate parkour battle event that attracts the attention of the world! The tracers (players) bet everything on a 10-second solo move and perform the strongest one-flow, a one-of-a-kind move that can only be created at that moment! Super tricks, big jumps, anything goes! The difference between victory and defeat is how well you can express your individuality and skills within the limited time! Who will win the 1vs1 tournament battle? ? https://yusf.jp/parkour/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-63a6c98f4d0b2a8eb4a533356b72985b-3000×2000.jpg (C) Kazuki Murata/YUSF Paluoni – Paluoni JAPAN CUP 2024 “Play” that anyone can do, regardless of the specialty of the sport, becomes a competition! Using obstacles (obstacles) for kids set up in a designated field with safety in mind and designed to naturally improve motor skills, we will see who can play the best game (escape catch) the best. Compete! Following the “Paluoni JAPAN CUP” held for the first time at YUSF ’23, “Paluoni JAPAN CUP 2024” will be held! For more information on categories and entry methods, please visit the YUSF official website. https://yusf.jp/paroni/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-ea1359b768fec0c42597791fa7bd0cca-1109×1479.jpg 3-person basketball 3×3 – IMPACT – 3×3 TOURNAMENT The NEW BIG tournament “IMPACT – 3×3 TOURNAMENT”, one of the largest in Japan, will be held for the first time on the YUSF special court! Which team will be crowned the memorable first champion! ?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-f0fec26a02f1ab649eaba8e8b9099ef9-3747×2421.jpg Bike Trial – TRIAL BIKE SHOW Trials are a motorsport in which riders compete for accuracy in riding technique and reliability between rider and machine. Although there is time control, it is not a competition for speed, which makes it a little different from other motor sports. In the trial competition demonstration, riders rode specially designed motorcycles and overcame obstacles set up along the course, competing to test the accuracy of their techniques and the reliability of humans and machines. https://yusf.jp/bike-trial/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-392f9271327b93e1159cb50df3f1ded6-1275×293.jpg Beach Volleyball – Japan Beach Volleyball Tour 2024 Round 10 Grand Slam Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Tournament Japan’s premier beach volleyball tour “Japan Tour Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Tournament” will be held at the YUSF venue! The ultimate beach sport where two people on the court chase the ball with their bare feet, running around and connecting with the ball! Don’t miss the heated battle on the sand!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-93a12437cfed8f1577c2290a6bec4db2-2500×1663.jpg (C) YUSF Kids workshop Since it’s a sport you don’t know much about, let’s take this opportunity to try out “urban sports.” Maybe it’s so much fun that you’ll get addicted to it. You can enjoy it by doing it only at YUSF. *The scheduled events are currently being adjusted. [Culture Market] There will be a wide variety of shops and booths where you can experience fashion and culture, as well as delicious food and drinks. We will introduce some of the booths and shops where you can enjoy “eating, drinking, and playing” all day long.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-7d098412fa9d054979dcf0b84b06721a-381×852.jpg (From the top of the photo) Lazor Zone Yokosuka A shooting sports game that is very popular overseas and allows you to exercise while having fun. Children from the age of 5 can participate in this
next-generation game where they can experience a realistic FPS (first-person shooter) experience. 1 game (5 minutes) 1,000 yen (tax included)/person. Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 1 Building 3F Hall Special Field PostCoffee(R) With the vision of “evolving your lifestyle,” we launched a coffee subscription service and one of the largest shopping malls in Japan for delicious coffee. We offer a lineup of coffee beans from over 30 famous coffee shops in Japan and overseas, as well as over 40 types of in-house roasted coffee from over 20 countries around the world. All beans we handle are specialty coffee. EL CAMION by T.Y.HARBOR Brewery Please enjoy the fresh and delicious beer from T.Y.HARBOR Brewery, a long-established brewery in Tennozu, Tokyo!
Special content In addition to urban sports competitions and cultural markets, YUSF ’24 is preparing a variety of special content, including events in collaboration with the live entertainment festival “Live! Yokohama.” Please also pay attention to this.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-cee2721372daed9de80c47aa98ed802f-1046×1566.jpg [ Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd. presents Koi Yoshizawa talk show ] A special talk show with Ren Yoshizawa, who won the gold medal at the international tournament in Paris in July 2024, which is still fresh in our memories. Date and time: November 9th (Sat) Location: Inside the skateboard area Participation fee: Free
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-2630095cbab91a445a0dfee643040542-597×453.jpg [ Live! Yokohama – YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’24 Satellite Stage ] YUSF’24 satellite stage will appear at Canal Park as a collaborative content with “Live! Yokohama”! You can try “Paluoni,” the ultimate one-on-one pretend game that incorporates elements of parkour into the game, as well as bouldering and slacklining for free. Date and time: November 9th (Saturday) and November 10th (Sunday) 11:00-16:00 on both days Location: Canal Park Participation fee: Free Additional information will be announced one after another on the official website and official SNS in the lead up to YUSF ʼ24. We hope that you will consider introducing and covering the event information in your media so that we can all enjoy the two-day experience of urban sports in Yokohama. *Contents are subject to change without notice. Event overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-16779cbdc1471b7ef98d1fc35dccbe52-3000×2000.jpg (C) Kazuki Murata/YUSF
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/23251/83/23251-83-2da16c7fe38a7a9469501ff4792f02fb-2500×1666.jpg (C) Kazuki Murata/YUSF Event name: YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ʼ24 (abbreviation YUSF ʼ24) Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza (1-1 Shinminato, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) Access: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/access/ Date/Time: November 9th (Saturday) and November 10th (Sunday), 2024, 11:00-20:00 on both days (scheduled) *Canceled due to rain. Competition start and end times vary depending on each competition. Details will be released at a later date. Admission fee: Free *Food and drinks and merchandise sales fees are required separately. Some trial content is available for a fee. Sponsor: YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’24 Executive Committee (Yokohama Red Brick Co., Ltd. / Meiji Shoko Co., Ltd. / Lawson Entertainment Co., Ltd. / Zeta Co., Ltd.) Co-sponsor: Yokohama City Arts and Culture Foundation Sponsored by: Fuji Film Co., Ltd. / Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd. / GoPro LLC / Sammy Co., Ltd. / Premium Water Co., Ltd. / Japan Tobacco Inc. Cooperation: ARK LEAGUE General Incorporated Association / OVER THUMPZ Co., Ltd. / IAM Co., Ltd. / Tridente Co., Ltd. / Japan Volleyball Association / HANDOFF Co., Ltd. Media cooperation: FINEPLAY Official WEB:
https://yusf.jp/ Official SNS: Instagram https://instagram.com/yusf_pr X https://x.com/yusf_pr TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@yusf_pr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/yokohamaurbansportsfestival/ Contact information YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’24 Executive Committee E-mail: info@yusf.jp
Reference: Last year’s event overview (YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’23) [Number of visitors ] Held for 2 days on Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July 30th, 2023, total of 70,000 people [Official highlight video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2QSCDGZayQ In addition to the highlight video of the entire event, the YouTube playlist below includes Highlight videos of each urban sports competition are also available. Please take a look.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8hF4oXVaEpt1grUH8VoI4KJ5cLSkTwCs