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2025年11月26日。
November 26, 2025.
この日は、世界のトップスケーターが集結する「ワールドスケートボードストリート2025 北九州」の女子予選が開催される特別な一日です。
This special day marks the venue for the women’s qualifying round of the World Skateboard Street 2025 Kitakyushu, where the world’s top skaters will gather.
想像してみてください。
Imagine this:
レールのきしむ音、コンクリートを蹴り出す瞬間の風、そして空中で一瞬だけ静止するあの時間。
The creaking of the rails, the wind as the skater kicks off the concrete, and that brief moment of stillness in the air.
もしスケートボードが言葉を持つとしたら、どんな物語を語るのでしょうか？
If skateboards could speak, what stories would they tell?
北九州の街全体が、世界へ挑むアスリートたちの鼓動と共鳴し始めます。
The entire city of Kitakyushu begins to resonate with the pulse of the athletes taking on the world.
緊張と期待が交差するスタートライン。
Tension and anticipation intersect at the starting line.
そこに立つ選手たちは、ただ技を決めるためだけに来たのではありません。
The skaters standing there haven’t come just to perform tricks.
自分の限界を越える“証明”のために、この地に立っているのです。
They are here to prove they can surpass their limits.
この大会では、技の完成度だけでなく「流れ」「創造性」「攻める勇気」が評価されます。
At this competition, skaters are evaluated not only on the perfection of their tricks, but also on their flow, creativity, and courage to attack.
失敗を恐れず、何度でも立ち上がり、自分のスタイルを貫く姿。
Without fear of failure, they get back up again and again, and stick to their own style.
その瞬間こそスポーツの枠を越えて、人生の挑戦そのものになります。
It is at these moments that they transcend the boundaries of sport and become a life challenge in itself.
あなたがもし会場へ足を運ぶなら、技を数えるのではなく、選手の目の奥にある意志を感じてみてください。
If you go to the venue, instead of counting the techniques, try to feel the determination in the eyes of the athletes.
そこには、言葉を超えた感情の軌跡があり、明日へ進む力までもが刻まれています。
There you will find a trail of emotions that go beyond words, engraved with the strength to move forward into tomorrow.
今日という一日が、誰かにとって新たな挑戦の始まりになりますように。
May today be the start of a new challenge for someone.
今日一日、ありがとう。
Thank you for breakfast and for today.
そして明日も頑張ろう。
And let’s do our best tomorrow.
🛹 Event Overview: World Skateboarding Tour Street 2025 Kitakyushu -Grand Final-
Here is the essential information about the World Skateboarding Tour Street 2025 Kitakyushu -Grand Final-, based on the official website details.
- Event Name: World Skateboarding Tour Street 2025 Kitakyushu -Grand Final-
- Dates: Sunday, November 23 to Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Venue: Kitakyushu Messe (formerly Nishinippon General Exhibition Center New Wing), Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
- Organizers: World Skate (WS) / World Skateboarding Tour Street 2025 Kitakyushu Organizing Committee
- Top Athletes Expected: The event will feature top international skaters, including Paris Olympic Gold Medalist Coco Yoshizawa and World Championship Gold Medalist Sora Shirai.
🗓️ Competition Schedule (Highlights)
| Date | Competition | Ticket Availability for General Public |
| Wed, Nov 26 | Women’s Qualifiers | Only “Action! Package” purchasers admitted (Closed to General Public) |
| Thu, Nov 27 | Men’s Qualifiers | Only “Action! Package” purchasers admitted (Closed to General Public) |
| Fri, Nov 28 | Quarterfinals | General Tickets Available |
| Sat, Nov 29 | Semifinals | General Tickets Available |
| Sun, Nov 30 | Finals | General Tickets Available |
Note: General admission tickets are only sold for the final three days of competition: Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th.
💡 Competition Format (Qualifiers & Quarterfinals)
In the Qualifiers and Quarterfinals, skaters will perform two 45-second runs. Only the highest score (Best Run) out of the two will be counted.
🎫 Ticket Information & 📍 Venue Access
You asked for more detailed information on tickets and access. Here is a breakdown:
🎫 Ticket Information
General public access is structured according to the day of competition:
| Date | Competition | Open to Public? | Notes |
| Wed, Nov 26 | Women’s Qualifiers | ✖️ No | Only for “Action! Package” holders. |
| Thu, Nov 27 | Men’s Qualifiers | ✖️ No | Only for “Action! Package” holders. |
| Fri, Nov 28 | Quarterfinals | ⭕ Yes | |
| Sat, Nov 29 | Semifinals | ⭕ Yes | |
| Sun, Nov 30 | Finals | ⭕ Yes |
1. General Admission Tickets (Nov 28 – 30)
- Target Dates: Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals (3 days).
- How to Buy: General tickets are mainly available through official play guides, such as eplus (E-Plus).
- Pricing: There will be affordable price points available for middle and high school students. For specific seat categories and detailed pricing, please check the official event website or the eplus sales page.
2. Special Packages
- Action! Package: This is a special ticket that grants access to all days of the competition, including the Qualifier days (Nov 26 & 27) which are otherwise closed to the public.
- VVIP Package: A premium plan that includes viewing from the best vantage points, access to a hospitality lounge, and opportunities to interact with the athletes.
📍 Venue Access
The venue is the Kitakyushu Messe (formerly Nishinippon General Exhibition Center New Wing).
- Venue Name: Kitakyushu Messe
- Address: 3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
The most convenient base for transportation is JR Kokura Station.
1. By Train/On Foot
- You can walk to the venue from the Shinkansen Exit (North Exit) of JR Kokura Station.
- Official hotels near Kitakyushu Messe are also concentrated within walking distance of Kokura Station and the venue.
2. By Air
- Please use either Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) or Fukuoka Airport (FUK).
- From Kitakyushu Airport: Take an airport bus to the Kokura Station area.
- From Fukuoka Airport: Take the subway to Hakata Station, then transfer to the JR line or Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kokura Station.
3. By Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
- Disembark at Kokura Station on the JR Sanyo Shinkansen/Tokaido Shinkansen lines, and exit through the Shinkansen Exit (North Exit) to walk to the venue.
Recommendation: Always check the official event website for the latest ticket information, exact pricing, and detailed access information (such as shuttle bus availability).
