Snowboarding: crowd puller in the Far East

Nippon Open 2008

February 26^th to March 02^nd 2008, Alts Bandai Resort/Fukushima (Japan)

Thousands of spectators will flock to Japan´s biggest snowboard event: from February 26^th to March 02^nd 2008, the Nippon Open 2008 at Alts Bandai Resort near Fukushima will offer freestyle snowboarding at its best! At several competitions at the half-pipe and the snow park, some of the world´s strongest riders will meet the best Japanese locals and show their skills fighting for an US$ 140,000 overall prize-purse.