On July 30, 2021, Ralph Lauren's first skateboard ramp in Japan, "RALPH LAUREN GINZA SKATEBOARD RAMPS," was unveiled on the garden terrace of the limited-time concept store "Ralph Lauren Ginza."
To commemorate the launch of this skateboard ramp, the "RALPH LAUREN GINZA SKATEBOARD RAMPS Special Event" was held on August 12, 2021. Sakura Yosozumi, a Polo Ralph Lauren ambassador and professional skateboarder, attended as a special guest and held a talk event.
■Event Overview
Title: RALPH LAUREN GINZA SKATEBOARD RAMPS Special Event
Date and Time: Thursday, August 12, 2021, 10:00-10:50
Venue: Ralph Lauren Ginza (2-6-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Special Guest: Sakura Yosozumi
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MC: You appeared in a lovely outfit from Polo Ralph Lauren. How do you like your outfit today?
Yosozumi: I'm so happy to be able to wear such cute clothes! And they're so easy to move around in!
MC: You started skateboarding when you were in the sixth grade of elementary school, right? What was the trigger?
Yosozumi: It all started when my older brother was a skateboarder and he gave me a board to play with. He was skating with his friends, and I wanted to join them so I practiced hard.
MC: Ralph Lauren is offering a limited-time skateboarding school called "RL SKATEBOARD SCHOOL for Kids" for children from age 5 through elementary school. What do you think of the specially made ramp?
Yosuzumi: It's so cute, and I'm so happy they made a ramp for "POLO." In fact, I was involved in deciding the dimensions of this ramp from the very beginning, and I'm very happy that the size and height turned out just right.
MC: At this school, children can take lessons from instructors including professional skaters. Your dream for the future is to become a coach for children, right?
Yosuzumi: I love young children, and I want to support kids who are working hard and aiming to become world champions like me. I would also be happy to become someone that everyone looks up to.
MC: Ms. Yosozumi, did you have a teacher who actually taught you?
Ms. Yosozumi: I don't have a coach, but I've had a lot of different people teach me at the park. I've also watched things on YouTube or social media and if I thought, "I think I can do that," I'd give it a try.
MC: If you could build your own practice park, what kind of park would you build?
Ms. Yosozumi: The tournament course is a park-style course made of concrete, so I'd like to build a park like the ones used in actual tournaments. 、 シンマン・ ... Black or navy would be good colors!
MC: (After the performance) How did it feel skating down the Ralph Lauren ramp?
Yosuzumi: I was so happy because I never thought I'd be able to skate on a POLO ramp. I want to take this ramp home with me too!!!
■Q&A
*Do you feel that your own achievements have contributed to the development of skateboarding?
Yosuzumi: As with the Ralph Lauren school, I would be happy if my presence and achievements inspire girls and young children to take up skateboarding.
*If the kids at the school are going to start skateboarding, is it important that they start by practicing skating on a ramp?
Yosuzumi: I think it's a great idea to start with a ramp. I also practiced pedaling on a ramp with my older brother. I believe that having that foundation is what got me where I am today.
*What do you think it will mean for the future of skating if Ariake Urban Sports Park is opened to the public and concrete skate parks are built?
Yosozumi: There are no parks in Wakayama prefecture where I live, so if concrete parks are built all over the country and there are places to practice seriously, I think we will see a lot of Olympic skaters. *Do you have any specific goals for the future? Yosozumi: I want to achieve success in the competitions I've participated in before, such as the X Games and the Vans Park Series! ■ Overview of "RALPH LAUREN GINZA SKATEBOARD RAMPS" The skateboard ramps, installed on the garden terrace of Ralph Lauren Ginza, the world's newest concept store with a new concept that changes monthly. The spacious, bright, and luxurious space is filled with sunlight. The bold colors and eye-catching graphics of this ramp embody the world of Ralph Lauren's activewear line, POLO SPORT. This special ramp will be open exclusively to the "RL SKATEBOARD SCHOOL for Kids," a skateboarding school for children ages 5 through elementary school, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from August 6th to August 31st. Lessons are available from professional skaters and other instructors.
RL SKATEBOARD SCHOOL for Kids
Period: Friday, August 6th to Tuesday, August 31st. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Capacity: 10 people per session.
How to participate: Advance reservations are required on a first-come, first-served basis via the official "Ralph Lauren Ginza" LINE account.
*Please make your reservation after checking the notes on the reservation screen via the official "Ralph Lauren Ginza" LINE account.
*Use of the skateboard ramp is limited to children of skateboard school participants.
*The event will be held in an outdoor open space with sufficient COVID-19 infection prevention measures in place.
The world's first information station “RL NEWS STATION”
“RL NEWS STATION” is a completely new type of information station, unlike any other in the world, that will stream a variety of video content online every month from a special area set up at Ralph Lauren Ginza. Various athletes, artists, and celebrities who have worked with Ralph Lauren will be invited as guests, and special movies that can only be seen here will be released one after another. Special content featuring Sakura Yosozumi is scheduled to be released on August 18th.
▼To make reservations for skateboarding school and find out more about Ralph Lauren Ginza, visit the official Ralph Lauren Ginza LINE account here:
https://lin.ee/WCpXBlR
▼The RL NEWS STATION special page is here (scheduled to be updated on August 18th)
https://rl-news-station.rlginza.com
▼The Ralph Lauren Ginza special page is here:
https://www.ralphlauren.co.jp/contents/stores/ginza/
Store Overview
Name: Ralph Lauren Ginza
Address: 2-6-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Business Hours: 11:00-19:00
(During the skateboarding school period from August 6th (Friday) to 31st (Tuesday), Ralph's Coffee Cafe Terrace will be open until 16:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Please continue to use the cafe space inside the store when it is open.)
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