Damn Am Japan 2023: Women's Qualifiers Photos

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