Congratulations to Kumamoto’s own Miyabi Onitsuka! Not only is she a great snowboarder, but she’s become great despite her location here in Kumamoto, which is not exactly a snowboarding mecca. I once saw a TV show that described how she has basically lived out of her car for extended periods of time in order to be in locations where she could practice.

– Kirk

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/03/02/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/miyabi-onitsuka-places-third-womens-slopestyle-final-u-s-open/