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Eastern Welcome Party 2010
Aug 23rd
Time: September 4 at 8:00am – September 5 at 12:00pm
Location: Akankohan Camp Site 阿寒湖畔キャンプ場 (akankohan kyanpu jō)
Eastern Representative: Ben Grafström (Rausu-chō ALT) ben.grafstrom|a|colorado.edu 080-1868-8135
When: Saturday 9/4 to Sunday 9/5 (officially), but you are welcome to come Friday night, September 3rd to maximize the adventure…
Who: Anyone! All ALTs, HAJET members & non-members, friends, family, countrymen, JTEs, etc.
Where: Akankohan Camp Site 阿寒湖畔キャンプ場
Transportation: If you do not drive, consider taking a train to a nearby ALTs town, then car-pooling. Contact me to help get you in touch with ALTs in the area that can help you!
By car from Obihiro approx. 2hrs; Asahikawa: approx. 4hrs; Abashiri: approx. 1.5hrs.
Note: Google’s estimated times are NOT accurate. Estimate about 1 minute per kilometer for travel.
View 阿寒湖畔キャンプ場 in a larger map
The entrance to the campsite parking lot is on 240, directly across from the Ainu Kotan Village. There is traffic light at the entrance.
EVENT Price: The event is free. However, the delicious dinner Saturday night is 500-yen if you’re not a HAJET member. Dinner will be falafels and salad prepared by Chef Simon
About the Site…
SITE RENTAL Price: 630-yen per person (315-yen for children) paid to the campsite caretaker at the camp office, not HAJET.
Facilities: Free foot-bath/foot-onsen; toilets.
Nearby: Within walking distance there’s a Seicomart, the Ainu Kotan Village,
Lake Akan, tacky-souvenir shops.
No-No’s: No fireworks, no open fires (we’ll cook on grills.)
Saturday Itinerary: Early in the day/afternoon, we’re pretty much just gonna chill. There are hiking trails we could try; possible canoeing on Lake Akan; the Ainu Village. There will be tryouts for the HAJET musical in the late afternoon. Field-day events before dusk, with prizes. At night, Ben’s beard gives good back rubs.
Other points:
- If you need to rent a tent, contact me
- Bring something to sleep on and in
- Bring bug repellant, just in case
- Bring your own alcohol
- Bring a flashlight! (Though I’m sure you’ll be ok without one)
- Bring bottled water and snacks and possibly breakfast, for yourself
Central Welcome Party 2010
Aug 20th
Central Welcome Party 2010
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HAJET Summer Meeting 2010
Jun 15th
The Summer Meeting of 2010
Shinshinotsu
Spring greetings from HAJET! We hope everyone had a refreshing and fun Golden Week, and are lavishing in the post-winter thaw. Things are finally turning green again! And that means HAJET’s Summer Meeting is just around the corner! Time to break out the shorts and sunscreen for a fun-filled camping weekend in Shinshinotsu!
Known as the “Slow Village,” Shinshinotsu (新篠津) is a relaxed, quaint town on the Ishikari River. Nearby Iwamizawa, this agricultural village of just over 3500 people, prides itself on organic farming. Its campsite in Shinotsu Park was just built last year, and is the perfect place to hold our summer meeting.
Getting There: Right in the middle of Tobetsu(当別) Ebetsu (江別), Iwamizawa (岩見沢), and Tsukigata (月形), Shinshinotsu is easily accessible by car, or train and bus.
By car: Accessible via Routes 12 and 275. For more details, see the map at the end of the packet, or try Northern Road Navi at http://northern-road.jp/navi/eng/index.htm
By train: Take the train to Iwamizawa or Kamihoro Mui (上幌向), then follow instructions for the bus. It costs ￥710 from Sapporo to Kamihoro. For specific fares and train times, visit the JR Hokkaido website at: http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
By bus: There is a bus from Iwamizawa (岩見沢) that goes to the Shinshinotsu Onsen in the park where we will be staying. It costs ￥470 each way. If you take the bus from Kamihoro Mui, it is ￥320 each day. Below is a simple time schedule. If you would like a more detailed timetable with a list of all the stops, please email Lisa Utsumi.
Accomodation: We’re setting up camp in the newly renovated Shinotsu Park Campsite. Be sure to bring your tent and sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, etc. The campsite has a spacious cooking area and toilets. And if you want to wash up, there are two onsens in the park. The entrance fee for the campsite is 200 yen/day, and the tent fee is 1000 yen/night. Please note that checkout time on Sunday morning is 10am. So if you plan on staying later, you will have to pay the daily fee of 500 yen. Please pay the fees directly to the campsite when you arrive or before you checkout on Sunday.
- If you are coming by car, you can park at the アイリス(Iris) Onsen.
- Don’t have a tent? No worries! HEC has tents you can rent for a minimal fee.
Check out the meeting packet for more info!
2010 HAJET Summer Meeting Packet (1.4MB DOC)
2010 HAJET Summer Meeting Packet (11MB PDF)
Yuki Matsuri 2010
Oct 26th
We’re gearing up for Yuki Matsuri 2010!
The Inquiry / Sign-up and Registration Form is now up. Be sure to download the 2010 HAJET Yuki Matsuri Guide first! (PDF – 140kb)
To access the Yuki Matsuri Registration Form, you’ll need to get the password from the 2010 HAJET Yuki Matsuri Guide above.
You can also contact us directly at social.coordinator@hajet.org.
