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BIGGER, HARDER, AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE…

The annual Rhythm Rail Jam is officially back, and this time, we’re turning up the stoke for the biggest showdown yet!

We’re talkin’, the gnarliest jibs, sickest lines, and butters so phat you could spread ‘em on toast–all in front of 2,000 frothed out onlookers – we told ya, it’s going to be massive.

Once again, 2025’s event will see the Rhythm crew taking over Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Freeride Park, where they’re promising to put on the craziest event to date. Expect huge raffles, food trucks, pop-up bars, DJs, and some of the gnarliest lines Niseko’s park scene has ever seen. 

For those who have been before, it’s easy to see why the Rhythm Rail Jam stands up as the biggest and best showcase on the annual Niseko event calendar. For those that haven’t, it’s truly something that needs to be seen to be believed.

TIMETABLE

Time

Event

13:00

Rider Sign In

14:00

Rider Warm Up

14:30

Groms Heat

14:50

Grom Ceremony 

15:10

Entertainment

15:30

Women’s Heat

16:00

Men’s Heat 1

16:20

Entertainment

16:40

Men’s Heat 2

17:00

Raffle Draw!

17:20

FINAL HEAT

18:00

Entertainment

18:20

Awards Ceremony

19:00

FINISH

20:00

After Party at Snow Dome

Please note: Times are approx and may differ on the day.

Guest Riders

blurb about guest riders

RUNNER UP

Description

RUNNER UP

Description

SECOND RUNNER UP

Description

OTHER AWARDS

Prizes for Peoples’ Choice etc

MEET THE JUDGES

NAME NAMERSON

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NAME NAMERSON

Short profile

NAME NAMERSON

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KEY INFO

Entries open: December 1, 2024
Entries close: February 28, 2025
Screening date: March 15, 2025

No! The Yukimi Film Festival is open to locals and visitors alike. 

Each film should be no more than 5 minutes in length.
We will be displaying up to 15 films on the night so we ask applicants to strictly keep within this time limit.

All submissions should meet the brief: “The Hakuba Experience”.
The following won’t be accepted:

  • Off topic submissions
  • Submissions which go over the five minute limit.
  • Submissions which include drug use or criminal acts.
  • Submissions which disrespect the local area or culture.
  • Submissions which contain explicit nudity.
Please ensure that films have music rights and talent permissions required for public display. Here are some resources where you can download royalty-free music:

We will choose 15 submissions to screen at the Yukimi Film Fest. We will contact all successful applicants shortly after the submission cut-off date of Feb 21 2024.

Steps to submit: WeTransfer
  • Submit your film by using www.wetransfer.com
  • Files up to 2GB are free to send. Input your email address and title as below then press TRANSFER
  • Add the following title: YUKIMI – [Your Name]

  • That’s it! Your film has now been entered into the Yukimi Film Festival. Whooo! We will send you an email to confirm your submission.
Having trouble submitting your film? Please reach out to megumi@rhythmjapan.com for assistance.

Our local guest judging panel cover diverse skill sets including pro riding, cinematography, and a love for all things Hakuba. They will be judging based on the following criteria:

  • Meeting the Brief (The Hakuba Experience)
  • Overall creativity/Director’s vision
  • Stand out feature
  • Engagement and Flow

useful information

FAQs
How can I participate?

Anyone with sufficient skiing or snowboarding experience can sign up.

Registration can be done online through our website. All sign-up’s will need to upload a video of themselves riding alongside an official registration form. From there, selected participants will be contacted via email.

We recommend early registration – spots fill quickly!

No, it’s free entry!

Riders will be judged based on:
・Style and creativity
・Technical difficulty
・Execution
・Overall impression

This year’s event has a total prize pool of ¥500,000 in cash prizes!

Yes, please contact the event organizers to register in advance.

There will be a stack of foodtrucks and pop-up bar options on the night.

The event will proceed unless weather conditions pose a safety risk. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated through our social media channels and website.

  • All competitors in the Adult categories must be aged 15 and up.
  • All competitors in the Grom category sections must be aged between 6 – 14 years old.
  • Event may be postponed or cancel due to weather
  • All participants must register in advance or on the day of the event, subject to availability.
  • All participants must sign a waiver releasing the event organizers, sponsors, and venue from liability in case of injury.

FAQ

Anyone with sufficient skiing or snowboarding experience can sign up.

Registration can be done online through our website. All sign-up’s will need to upload a video of themselves riding alongside an official registration form. From there, selected participants will be contacted via email.

We recommend early registration – spots fill quickly!

No, it’s free entry!

Riders will be judged based on:
・Style and creativity
・Technical difficulty
・Execution
・Overall impression

This year’s event has a total prize pool of ¥500,000 in cash prizes!

Raffle tickets are sold at Rhythm Niseko stores (Hirafu, Summit, Setsu).
Also we will sell the tickets at the event site 1pm-4pm on 1st March. 

Ticket: 500JPY

Prizes: Epic prizes from our favourite brands!

Raffle draw: 17:00PM (Times may vary on the day) 

All proceeds donated to POW Japan.

There will be food stall and pop-up bar options on the night.

Yes! After party will be hosted by Don Julio 1942 presents Hirafu Ice Bar! 

More imformation coming.

Yes, please contact the event organizers to register in advance.

Rhythm Media contact: alex.c@rhythmjapan.com

The event will proceed unless weather conditions pose a safety risk. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated through our social media channels and website.

T&C

  • All competitors in the Adult categories must be aged 15 and up.
  • All competitors in the Grom category sections must be aged between 6 – 14 years old.
  • Event may be postponed or cancelled due to weather
  • All participants must register in advance or on the day of the event, subject to availability.
  • All participants must sign a waiver releasing the event organizers, sponsors, and venue from liability in case of injury.

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