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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
Eastern Welcome Party 2009
Sep 1st
Eastern Welcome Party 2009
Camp Kimuaneppu at Lake Saroma
Where: Camp Kimuaneppu (キムアネップキャンプ場) on the southeastern side of Lake Saroma
When: September 5-6 (although some folks will be there on the 4th as well)
What to bring: Yourself (in case you forget), your camping gear, swimming togs/suits, bug repellent, sports paraphernalia, games, guitars, a change of clothes, a towel, hiking gear, a mini grill, anything else you might deem worthy. Also bring food and beverages. Food’s only provided on Saturday night. There aren’t too many conbini in the near vicinity so I swing by one on the way in and stock up.
Activities: John will be leading a hike up a nearby “mountain” that offers some great views of the lake, Saroma Pumpkin Festival, trips to the museums in Abashiri, park golf (!), sunset walks, onsens, baked goods, HEC fundraisers
The group bbq on Saturday night will consist of vegetarian friendly food. Bring your own meat if you want it. Also, let me know if you have any other dietary restrictions.
Transportation: I highly encourage carpools. There is no public transport that goes directly to the site. If you can get to any of the neighboring towns (Saroma, Tokoro, Yubetsu, Abashiri), we can find someone to get you. Please contact me with specific questions.
Price:
500 yen for the Saturday night meal (free for HAJET members); if you need a tent, they’re 1000 yen (tents will be able to sleep 3 comfortably)
Eastern Welcome Party 2008
Sep 1st
HAJET Eastern Welcome Party
Saturday, Sept. 13th through Sunday, Sept. 14th
Nakashibetsu
The Eastern Welcome Party is finding a new home this year in the lovely Nakashibetsu. We’ve got plans for a bonfire, trail hikes lead by fellow English teachers, Japanese cultural workshops taught by genki locals (topics are still being discussed…at the time of printing, Yosakoi, woodblock painting, and taiko drumming are all being discussed), and the traditional Saturday-night BBQ. There are also two Park Golf courses within walking distance of the campsite, so come show of your skills! Both lodges and tents are available for this three-day weekend event!
