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ALL JAPAN HIPHOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2027

Japan's premier street dance championship serves as the domestic qualifier for the world's largest dance competition, with top teams earning representation at the Phoenix stage.

All Japan Hiphop Dance Championship
All Japan Hiphop Dance Championship © HIPHOP INTERNATIONAL JAPAN
Dates
12 Apr 2027Not yet confirmed
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Venue
Saitama City Cultural Center1-7-1, Negishi, Minami Ward, Saitama City, Saitama
〒 336-0024
How to get there
Nearest stationMinami-Urawa Station
南浦和
Keihin-Tohoku Line · Musashino Line11 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop文化センター2 min walk from the bus stop

The ALL JAPAN HIPHOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, Japan’s top street dance contest, serves as the domestic qualifier for the world’s largest street dance competition, HIP HOP INTERNATIONAL (HHI) in the United States, which draws over 60,000 participants from more than 50 countries.

First featured on popular TV programs such as Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai and Another Sky, the championship has become Japan’s premier stage for dancers to pursue their dreams. Teams compete across multiple categories based on age and team size, making the event accessible to dancers of all levels—from amateurs to aspiring professionals.

The top five teams in each category will earn the right to represent Japan at the WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona, in August 2026.

What Makes the Championship Stand Out

  • World-Class Judging: Only judges certified through HHI’s official training in the U.S. evaluate performances, ensuring fair and globally standardized scoring.

  • Strict Rules and Innovation: Routines must include three or more dance genres, and performances are judged with precise, figure-skating-style rules to encourage technical skill and creativity.

Registration is open until February 28, 2026. This is a unique opportunity for dancers to showcase their talent, challenge themselves, and take a step toward the world stage.

Ticket information can be found here.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Saitama City Cultural Center. Legend: Keihin-Tohoku Line; Musashino Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Omiya, Tokyo, Wakoshi, Shinjuku, Ueno, Shibuya, Nishi-Kokubunji, Minami-Urawa, Urawa.

Planning a trip? Fit this into a trip and Oni plans the rest around it.

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