The resort of Ishiuchi Maruyama is the location for the 2002 Nippon Open. Ishiuchi has proven itself as a leader when it comes to growing and improving the sport of snowboarding.

The conditions and terrain at Ishiuchi provide the perfect setting for the 3 events taking place at the 2002 Nippon Open. The Super Halfpipe, Boardercross, and Junior Jam Halfpipe will be exploding with great riding all week long. Riders from Finland, Norway, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Central Europe will all be making their way to Ishiuchi from February 26 - March 3rd for the Nippon.

The Burton Global Team Rider's states "Japan is a sick place to ride. I always enjoy coming to Japan to do contests because the snow is great and everyone ( the spectators ) really gets into it. The Burton Team will be there ripping it up for sure.