[Boardriders Japan LLC] RVCA to host cultural event “RVCA SKATE” in Shibuya. Two days of skating, art, and food intersecting Boardriders Japan LLC Press Release: August 28, 2025 To Members of the Media RVCA to hold cultural event “RVCA SKATE” in Shibuya: Two days where skating, art, and food intersect
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skateboarding, surfing, and martial arts, will be hosting “RVCA SKATE,” an event themed “Encounter the culture” that combines skateboarding, art, and food, at the RVCA SHIBUYA STORE for two days, September 19th (Friday) and 20th (Saturday), following on from last year. [A genre-less session where global and local collide] RVCA global riders Kevin “Spanky” Long and Shota Kubo, who will be visiting Japan for this event, RVCA JAPAN riders Kento Takahashi and Ryo Sejiri, who will be participating from Japan, and tie-dye artist D.Y.E. “RVCA SKATE” is a unique and original event that transcends genre boundaries, held with artists like YUKI. [A wide variety of programs and limited-edition items will also be available] A free skate session open to the public, featuring guest riders, held next to the RVCA SHIBUYA STORE. We have a diverse program, including interactive events such as a group art show by Kevin “Spanky” Long, Ryo Sejiri, and D.Y.E. YUKI, a tie-dye workshop, and a food vendor by Shota Kubo. In addition, to commemorate the event, we will be selling specially designed T-shirts and tote bags by Riwaz, a skater and graphic artist based in Melbourne, Australia, who visited Japan in March of this year and held an art show at the store. [Linkage projects with Shibuya’s cultural spots also planned] Pizzanista! TOKYO, located near the RVCA SHIBUYA STORE, will be offering special menus and special interior decorations to coincide with the event. The event will be enjoyable even outside the venue, showcasing the intersection of both organizations’ philosophies, which value the connection between culture and community. Through this opportunity, experience the fusion of skate culture, art, and food, and find new inspiration in Shibuya. ■ “RVCA SKATE” Event Overview Date: Friday, September 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 20th (Sat) 11:00-20:00 Venue: RVCA SHIBUYA STORE/ Pizzanista! TOKYO Participating guests: Kevin “Spanky” Long, Shota Kubo, Kento Takahashi, Ryo Sejiri, D.Y.E YUKI [Content] ・SKATE SESSION (September 19th only) Kevin “Spanky” Long / Shota Kubo / Kento Takahashi / Ryo Sejiri ・ART EXHIBITION Kevin “Spanky” Long / Ryo Sejiri / D.Y.E YUKI ・TIE DYE WORKSHOP D.Y.E YUKI ・FOOD VENDOR (September 19th only) Shota Kubo *Event details will be updated regularly on RVCA JAPAN’s official SNS. [Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/rvcajapan *All admission is free.
*Participating artists and program content may change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Please understand in advance. 1. FREE SKATE SESSION Date and Time: Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM *Times are subject to change without notice. Kevin “Spanky” Long, Shota Kubo, Kento Takahashi, and Ryo Sejiri joined forces next to the RVCA SHIBUYA STORE for a free skate session using the Slappy Curve, open to the public. Event-exclusive T-shirts and tote bags will be available for sale, featuring artwork by Melbourne, Australia-based skater and graphic artist Riwaz (@finefabricfetish), who visited Japan in March and held an art show at the store. In addition, special seasonal food will be served by Shota Kubo, who is deeply involved in the skate community and serves as head chef at a famous hotel in Los Angeles. This is a valuable opportunity to interact directly with riders including Kevin “Spanky” Long. *The event may be canceled in the event of rain. *Participating riders and schedule may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. *Food service is limited. Details will be posted on RVCA JAPAN’s official social media accounts.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33477/64/33477-64-d013355085dcc97b192a3a3935f770f6-1920×1536.png Riwaz Kazi -skateboarder, Graphic Designer & Artist ２. GROUP ART SHOW & TIE DYE WORKSHOP Dates and Times: Friday, September 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM / Saturday, September 20, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM *Times are subject to change without notice. A group art show featuring three artists working in the fields of skate, art, and street culture—Kevin “Spanky” Long, Ryo Sejiri, and D.Y.E. YUKI—will be held at RVCA SHIBUYA STORE GALLERY on Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th. Kevin “Spanky” Long uses his humorous and venomous sensibility to uniquely express the discomfort and chaos that lurk in everyday life. Ryo Sejiri weaves free-flowing curves and characters to create a unique worldview that transcends skate culture and art. Painted works using wood as a canvas will also be on display. D.Y.E YUKI uses vibrant tie-dye techniques to create soft yet powerful expressions that breathe life into fabric. Please come and experience the works of these three artists, who work in different genres and with different techniques, each embodying their own “freedom.” *Due to various circumstances, participating artists and exhibited works may change without notice. We ask for your understanding.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33477/64/33477-64-cbc2add25270e2c9e4668d0cb2468f8d-1800×2700.jpg Kevin “Spanky” Long Kevin “Spanky” Long embodies the spirit of the RVCA Skate Team through his unique skating style and creative expression. Working with Baker Skateboards and Emerica, and appearing in numerous influential skate videos, including “Baker 3,” Kevin continues to embody the spirit of RVCA today as one of the RVCA Skate Team’s longest-serving advocates and contributing artists. IG: kevinspankylong
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33477/64/33477-64-e2c14426f0d7a7256c430c9ec2f1d983-1024×683.jpg Kento Takahashi (Takahashi Kento) RVCA SKATE As an ADVOCATE, he is active on the JAPAN team. At Go Skateboarding Day in 2018, he participated in a demo with the RVCA SKATE team at the Active Ride Shop Headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, California. During the RVCALOHA tour in 2019, he participated in a demo as part of the RVCA SKATE team in Honolulu, Hawaii, and toured with surf, skate, and artist crews. He is currently active globally and is developing skate content in Japan as well. Instagram: kentotakahashi___
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33477/64/33477-64-6a6922f2e32fb6a3c8d79b53786cb084-1170×1765.jpg Shota Kubo Born in Tokyo and raised in Honolulu, he currently resides in Los Angeles. His father, legendary pro skater Shogo Kubo, famous for his work in Dogtown & Z-Boys, is a second-generation pro skater with deep roots in the skate community. He began his culinary career 15 years ago at a French restaurant behind the skate spot “Wallow.” He now combines his love of skateboarding with his passion for cooking as head chef at a renowned hotel in Calabasas. Instagram: kuboshota
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33477/64/33477-64-3762cbd5284638cb23e34366a980c2da-640×427.jpg Ryo Sejiri (瀬尻嶺) RVCA/ELEMENT supported skater. From a young age, he competed in domestic and international competitions, primarily in Asia, and at the age of 11, he became the youngest AJSA Grand Champion. In 2015, he became the first Japanese skater to compete in the world’s top league, the Street League, and has won the world championship five times. Currently, while focusing on video
production, he is also focusing on art production, expanding the scope of his activities. Instagram: ryosejiri
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/33477/64/33477-64-1a543c4aa94202b319aab5d08ac403e0-395×484.jpg D.Y.E YUKI (Dai/Yuki) Graduated from the Department of Textile Dyeing and Weaving at Osaka University of Arts. She became fascinated with dyeing and weaving during her university days and studied it for four years, spending one year studying abroad at California College of the Arts. She studied American dyeing and weaving, silkscreen printing, and culture before returning to Japan. After graduating, she continued creating works and started D.Y.E in 2013. In addition to creating her own works and developing her own brand, she also creates works with a variety of people, including apparel brands, bands, and artists. Her technique is based on tie-dye, and she has developed unique techniques never before seen and is creating works. Instagram: yukidye ■Stores selling event merchandise RVCA STORE SHIBUYA / TEL: 03-6418-8137 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvcastore_shibuya/ RVCA STORE YOKOHAMA / TEL: 045-511-8740 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rvcastore_yokohama/ RVCA STORE OSAKA / TEL: 06-6120-7800 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvcastore_osaka/ RVCA STORE AICHITOGO / TEL: 0561-65-3950 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rvcastore_aichi/ RVCA OKINAWA RYCOM / TEL: 098-979-5132 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvcastore_okinawa/ RVCA Online Store / https://boardriders.co.jp/pages/rvca 【 About RVCA 】 Founded in 2000, RVCA is a global lifestyle brand from California that offers apparel and accessories brought to life by a variety of artists and creators. With roots in art, skateboarding, surfing, and martial arts, the brand’s concept of “THE BALANCE OF OPPOSITES” symbolizes the coexistence of opposing forces, such as nature and the artificial, past and present, and order and disorder. The company also focuses on the Artist Network Program (ANP), which connects artists, both famous and unknown, advocates, musicians, and young people who continue to push the boundaries of their imagination to the world. The program supports creative minds and engages in numerous collaborations. RVCA JAPAN Official HP
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