Hakkoda Garage Event: 2012 Flyer

Hakkoda Garage is coming next weekend September 1-2 near the Base of the Hakkoda Ropeway at the Hakkoda Sanso Hotel.  It will be a packed filled weekend with plenty of fun activities, Live Music, Snowboard Movie Premiers, shopping and of course Food.  Read the Slogan: "Friends, Culture and Good Times @ Hakkoda" Pretty much sums it up. Hakkoda is a very special place, so if you do decide to go which I highly recommend, tread lightly and respect your surroundings. I am going and plan on staying there Car Danchi summer style.  Really stoked about this event as it gets everyone excited about the up coming winter that will be here before you know it.  For more Info go to www.hakkodagarage.com

Also here are some pictures from last years Event---->http://www.boarder-san.com/2011/09/hakkoda-garage-event.html

If you go on the 1st most of the activity will be happening at night and you will need advanced tickets to listen to the music and see the Movie Premier. Time-1500-2100

Not quite sure if there will be any cost on the 2nd but bring some extra yen anyways as you can always pick up some new gear from Burton or Keen. Time-0900-1600

See you there!

September 1st Hakkoda Movie Premier, by Okaken in the Evening. 

September 2nd Car Danchi 6 "DIY" Movie Premier at 1300

Wild Weasel Triathlon 2012

The 10th Annual Wild Weasel Triathlon was held last weekend on Base in Misawa. Big turn out this year with well over 200 individual athletes and a number of teams of 3 as well. Its a quick race. 400 meter swim, 13k Bike and 5K run. The Japanese come out for the event in full force as there is only one other Triathlon in Aomori Prefecture.  This year I did a bit of training and wanted to better my time from last year. Finished 6th Place overall with a time of 50:13.  Might have to start training for more of these as they get you in great shape. I feel good, healthy and strong. I'm ready for winter hiking in the Hakkodas!

Here a a few pics from the race. For more check out the Misawa 35fss Facebook page.
Pictures-----> CLICK HERE.

Nebuta Festival 2012

Last weekend we took part in the Nebuta Festival as a family in Aomori City.  Here is a little edit from the night. Really amazing positive energy throughout the whole night in and out of the parade. The biggest and safest crowds in the world....only in Japan.