Stargazing
Night
Osaka
2026
Inspired by hip-hop dance battles, Stargazing Night is about creativity, flow, and musicality. The winner of each round is decided by the crowd.
Event pre-release:
Komorebi
Designed in collaboration with Kazuki Morii, founder of Aufheben, the Komorebi is the third model in the Canopy Regional Series. Named after the Japanese word for the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees, it draws on the Caribou Lodge BvM2’s stepped rim, compact proportions, and precise control, reinterpreted through a modern lens.
Event pre-release:
Astra
Designed in collaboration with Slovakian National Champion Martin Koprna, the Astra is the second model in our regional series and a sibling to the Fora. Reimagining the Fora in an aluminum and stainless steel bimetal construction, it brings added power, stability, and stage-ready performance - handling everything from long technical combos to horizontals without sacrificing playfulness or expression.
Event pre-release:
Canopy 3D
The Canopy 3D takes iconic design characteristics from the Canopy line and adapts them to be specially suited for a 3D-printed form factor. Designed in collaboration with Dale Tubat, it combines a unique layered look with a soft, rounded feel to create a weighty and controlled yo-yo - perfect for any adventure. At Stargazing Night we introduced a new Redrock colorway.
Still Genius returned as our official apparel partner for Stargazing Night, for the second year running. In Hyeok Choi designed a special Stargazing Night graphic for a shirt available exclusively at the event.
Built around the idea of making a wish beneath the night sky, the artwork reinterprets the crescent moon as a yo-yo, while the 16 stars represent the 16 players competing at Stargazing Night. More than a reference to the night itself, the design reflects the moments of inspiration that come from gathering under the same sky - celebrating creativity, connection, and the wishes that bring us together in the first place. Players and staff were outfitted in Still Genius shirts throughout the event.
Through the eyes
of the crowd
The crowd shaped the night - choosing the winner of each round and bringing the energy that carried the entire experience. Huge thanks to all the photographers and videographers who captured it from their own unique perspective.
Stargazing Night truly represented what makes yo-yoing so special - the creativity and authenticity of the players, people and community.
Thanks to everyone who helped make the event possible in Osaka - here’s to many more nights under the stars!
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