ABOUT (ENGLISH)
▫︎ NAME : AXEL YO-YO CUP 2022
▫︎ HASHTAG : #AXELYC
▫︎ DATE : 2022.12.10(SAT)
▫︎ PLACE : JAPAN, TOKYO “BE AT STUDIO HARAJUKU (Laforet HARAJUKU 6F)”
▫︎ Contents : Cup,Guest Demonstrations,Sponsored Stage, etc. (Plan)
▫︎ Player entry : Free (Membership System
)
▫︎ Viewing Ticket : ¥2,500 / VIP ¥8,000 / Collaboration VIP (TP/SMT) ¥18,000 https://t.livepocket.jp/e/axelyc2022
▫︎ Precautions
Those who do not follow the rules below may not be able to enter or leave.
-To all visitors
・ Because of the characteristics of a yo-yo event, yo-yos may fly in. ・ Please be aware that you may be injured by hitting the yo-yo you are playing.
・ Please pay close attention to people and things around you and refrain from practicing with earphones outside the practice space or playing outside the venue.
・ AXELYC and the facility will not be held responsible for any loss or theft of goods, damage to property, injury or accident.
・At the time of entry, athletes must present their membership number/name, and visitors must present their tickets at the reception.
・ Wristband / player pass will be confirmed at the time of re-entry.
・ Tickets will not be refunded or reissued under any circumstances.
・ VIP seats can only be used by those who have purchased a VIP ticket. We will be careful as soon as we discover a violation.
・Bringing in drinks is prohibited.
-About shooting in the hall
・ Please refrain from taking pictures with the flash or strobe during the performance. If the staff finds a violation, we will destroy the data on the spot and keep the camera, mobile phone, etc. until the customer leaves. (Excluding official cameras)
・ Although it is possible to shoot in the hall, uploading the performances and demonstrations of athletes to SNS in 30 seconds or more is prohibited. In addition, we will announce the prohibited content at the venue, so please follow that.
-To all the athletes participating in the competition
・ Please read the rules carefully before joining.
-Measures to prevent the spread COVID-19
・ We may limit the number of visitors to a maximum of 250 people.
・Admission is not possible if the body temperature is 37.5c or higher. (We recommend that you visit after measuring your body temperature at home.)
・ Please measure / disinfect at the reception.
・ Please be sure to wear a mask.
-Other notes
・ Please set your mobile phone to silent mode in the venue.
・ Please cooperate in reducing and separating garbage in the venue.
・ Admission fee and membership registration fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
・ Please manage your valuables and luggage by yourself or use a cloakroom.
・ As a general rule, yo-yo play in Laforet Harajuku facilities other than BE AT TOKYO HARAJUKU is prohibited.
・ We are not responsible for any troubles such as theft, property damage, or injury in the venue.
・ Please reimburse for damage.
・ If you are swearing or doing dangerous acts, you may be disqualified or sent off.
・ Due to the production of the event, the venue may become very dark. Please manage valuables and be careful not to get injured or have an accident. In addition, parents are kindly requested to keep an eye on their children.
■Member benefits
1. Lssuance of membership number
2. Eligibility to participate in AXEL YO-YO CUP 2022 hold on 2022.12.10
3. Free admission to AXEL YO-YO CUP 2022 hold on 2022.12.10
⚠︎ We will stop accepting applications as soon as the capacity is reached.
~FROM AXEL YO-YO CUP~
To establish a new direction for yo-yo competitions and to expand the possibilities as a yo-yo cup, “AXEL YO-YO CUP (ex. JAPAN YO-YO CUP)“ held in Japan was established in 2020.
We will hold various events, Online / Real Cup, etc. where players from all over the world can participate. The intention to use the word, “Cup” is based on the idea of creating a competition with a different taste from “Contest”.
At the moment, there are very few yo-yo competitions that have maintained the quality in Japan. Not only high quality, but also devising competition rules from various player’s perspectives providing excellent competitions, appointing music experts to judge music items, providing a place where you can experience the International Open Cup closer by using the online method. The winner of the online cup after the COVID-19 disaster will be a real cup either domestic or overseas. Incorporating seed rights and travel expenses (planned) as invited players. We aim to revitalize the yo-yo community and improve its image.
We have used the phrase “Cup” as an event name to improve recognition. Not only in “Cup”, but also in showcases, battles, live concerts by artists and DJs expanding the musical choices that are indispensable for yo-yo competitions and not only the contestants. We will incorporate content that can be enjoyed by viewers from multiple countries.
This cup is available in 1A (single hand string), 2A (double handle looping), 3A (double hand string), 4A (off string), 5A (counterweight). 5 divisions in 2 minutes freestyle format (1 minute online). We will hold an amateur section and an over 30 section in a one-minute freestyle format.
The judges are Japan’s excellent ones who have won the yo-yo world tournament.
A yo-yo player and a musician who knows yo-yo are appointed. We will conduct a strict examination based on three selections.
We will do our best to help this cup open up the great potential of the players who will be responsible for the yo-yo community in the future, and to make it an event that can raise the level of the community.
▫︎Yuuki Yamaguchi / Yackle

Hello. I am Yuki Yamaguchi, I am the representative of #AXELYC. In addition to a yo-yo player, I am also active as a musician, DJ, and event organizer under the name of Yackle. When I was in the age of 10, I met Hyper Yo-Yo and then started competing in competitions. Since the source of my motivation for yo-yo was greatly involved in competitions and events. From last year, hosting events that incorporate yo-yo as well as music. Planning an event “AXELYC” in a new format / content, enjoyed by players from amateurs to professionals. We also built a new monetization method to give back not only to the players but also to all the mentioned brands. We hope to make the yo-yo community even more exciting. Also, music is indispensable for yo-yo freestyle competitions. Thanks to my yo-yo life, now I make my living with music. We have also set up a new item to make music stand out and include it to the scores. Since it is an international open tournament, it is great to be able to communicate with players from other countries regardless of nationality through yo-yo. I would like to make it more familiar. The first event was successfully held in 2020, and while updating the events title and improving problems, I would like to launch various projects and hold a continuously constant pace. I will do my best to establish a stable yo-yo event. It would be grateful if you can help us.
【SUPPORT MEMBER (A to Z)】
◇What is “SUPPORT MEMBER“
Supporters from outside. We will take opinions of the main audience and those involved in
the event (judgments, etc.). Opinions from SUPPORT MEMBER will be considered and
incorporated more positively. In addition, discussions including SUPPORT MEMBER
will be held for consultations from the organizer.
Raise the level of the yo-yo industry / work on better event production.
▫︎Shu Takada

Shu started yo-yoing when he was in 1st grade and won his first world yo-yo champion title when he was in high school. His one and only yo-yo style mixed with dance and acrobatics is a must see. He is based in Japan but travels across the globe for events and media appearances. Besides that, he produces his own signature model yo-yo and takes on his yo-yo abilities to other spots such as shows and lessons at schools.
▫︎Takeshi Matsuura
▫︎Takumi Hakamata

Member of “Yoyorecreation”. He is a yo-yo player from Hamamatsu City. His freestyle style of performing high-risk tricks one after another has attracted the attention of various players. He is also the owner of the yo-yo parts brand “hkmt equepment”, and provides high quality products to the world.
▫︎Yuki Nishisako

A yo-yo contestant born in Hyogo prefecture in 1998. Started yo-yo when he was in the 6th grade. Mainly active in the 1A category. It is a signature model of its own from the sponsor brand “UNPRLD”. The flashback has been released and is drawing attention not only in Japan but also from all over the world.
▫︎hibari / Jun Mikai

Started activities as a graphic designer in 2008. Worked on CD jackets for many artists and artwork for various advertisements. In addition to providing designs for corporate logos and apparel brands, In yo-yo, he belongs to “sOMEThING by YoYoAddict” and “FIST SALUD”. He provides artwork to numerous brands both within and outside Japan.