The FIS authorized Half Pipe course will open in the beginning of this ski season at Bankei Ski Area, Sapporo.

This is the first Half Pipe course authorized by FIS in Japan. It means that this is the place where the big game such as World Cup or Olympic game are supposed to take place. Also, the corse is for many young snow boarders to train. Bankei Ski Area is going to be the main training place for Japanese snow boarders.