£ Event founder Daice
Suzuki going big in the
snowy mountains of Niigata
FlyNight on Snow, Niigata 2015
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015 MARKS THE 10TH
anniversary of the FlyNight on
Snow event, which is held in
Niigata, Japan. In 2005, the
first year the event took place, a
large earthquake struck the Niigata
prefecture, making life difficult for
the residents of the mainly rural
region. So, in an attempt to bring
some energy back into the local
community, Japanese FMX rider
Daisuke “Daice” Suzuki decided to
start the FlyNight on Snow event.
Daice says: “All us FMX riders can
do, is jump for the people and hope
our efforts bring smiles to the faces
of those able to come out and enjoy
the event.”
Over the last 10 years the event has
grown to include many different
performers, and even has the
backing of the local governing body.
And with their cooperation, Daice
and the other FMX riders hope
this event continues to grow, and
continues to bring smiles to the
local community.
Words: Jason Halayko
Pictures: Jason Halayko of Tensai Riot Photography