Damn Am Japan 2023: Women's Qualifiers Photos
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on Saturday, June 10, 2023
by Matt Shail
Damn Am Japan 2023: Women's Qualifiers Photos by Matt Shail
They're flipping in and flipping out. Here's a look at what went down in the Damn Am Japan 2023 Women's Qualifiers.
Photos by Matt Shail
Photos by Matt Shail
Ruka Kudou
Let's get a Monster before we get goin' on the Women's Qualifiers
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Monster Energy
Monster had some rad photos for free at their booth.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Murakami Skatepark
There were notes from skaters that were hung up in these trees inside of the park. I can't read Japanese, but I love to think they were all nice notes
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Murakami Skatepark
The park made these super cool flags and they were lining the street up to the contest. So sick!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Murakami Skatepark
Nothing like scaring children by pointing a camera in their face. Sorry kid!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Murakami Skatepark
I love Japanese branding. No idea what this food truck was, but it looks awesome.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
DJ Wade
DJ Wade is for the children!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Momohei Yabushita
Take a seat boys, it's time for the ladies to qualify for the Damn Am Finals!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Rino Hoshino
Rino looking fierce out there.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Yumeka Oda
Front blunt for the judges from Yumeka Oda
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Yumeka Oda
Followed by a crook nollie flip. Is that trick the new Am Scramble?
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Seto Kitano
Seto Kitano back lip
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Miyuu Ito
Miyuu full speed and balanced back 5-0 down the hubba.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Murakami Skatepark
Squad!!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Kuu Takahashi
Front blunt from the young buck Kuu Takahashi
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Park Subin
Front board from Park Subin
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Yui Harada
The catch on this kickflip front board was unbelievable. Yui Harada handled it
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Ria Tanno
Ria Tanno flying full speed down the hubba. Look at that hair flyin' in the wind.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Yumeka Oda
Back overcrook from Yumeka
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Miyuu Ito
Miyuu backing up Yumeka with a front blunt to end her run.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Miyuu Ito
Miyuu has the most insane flick. Just look at it!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Aoi Ishimaru
I got a photo of Aoi doing this last year too. Switch flip is her go to.
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Aoi Ishimaru
Aoi follows up her switch flip with a rare 50-50 nollie flip out
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail
Murakami Skatepark
The crowd was super supportive for the women's division. On to the men's!
Date:
June 14, 2023
Photographer: Matt Shail