Events November 2004
2004-11-06 09:00:00 - 2004-11-06 18:00:00 | Hiking **Buna GaTake Dayhike, Saturday, November 6th
We'll day-hike from the western shore of Lake Biwa (about 70 m above sea level) up to Buna-ga-take (about 1200 m above sea level), the highest peak of Mt. Hira. If the weather is clear, there'll be great views of Lake Biwaand the wilderness of Shiga and Kyoto prefectures. If the weather ain't clear, then we'll see seas and rivers of clouds below us, which often flow across this mountain and cloak it in mystery. We might get to see some autumn colors as well. In all, it'll be a somewhat strenuous dayhike, but
we'll meet early enough to give us plenty of time. That way, the trip will still be okay for beginners, as long as you're in shape! The map says the hike should take 6-8 hours, depending on which course we opt to take.
Leader: Jeremy Bricker bricker@kobe-u.ac.jp
Bring: Lunch and water. Raingear if. A sweater and coat to wear if you get cold.
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Meet :
Meet: JR Hira Station by 9am. This is on the JR KoSei line, but there are some ToKai ShinKaiSoku trains which run strait from Kobe-Osaka-Kyoto up to Hira. I will board the ShinKaiSoku at Kobe Station at 7:20am. This
ShinKaiSoku makes stops in Osaka and Kyoto, and then drops us off at Hira station at 8:42am. Be careful with the ShinKaiSoku trains, though, as only one each hour goes up the KoSei Line. The others all take the BiwaKo
Line (east side of the lake), so if you're on one of those, you'll have to transfer to a KoSei train at either Kyoto or YamaShina (more convenient) stations.
Cost :
Train fare and your lunch
2004-11-14 08:30:00 - 2004-11-14 18:00:00 | Cycling **
Cycle to Nabari and Muroji, Sunday, Nov. 14th
Come and experience the beautiful autumn colours of the Shorenji gorge and Muroji temple.We'll be taking the 08:35 train from Uehonmachi in Osaka to Nabari. If you're coming on the JR loopline you can pick up this train at 08:37 at Tsuruhashi. Please get on the train whether you can see any other cyclists or not.
From Nabari we'll ride up the spectacular Shorenji gorge, explore Soni mura and eventually head for Muroji. Depending on time and weather, we can then
do some easy cycling around the Haibara area. Don't forget to bring your
camera!
Bring a helmet, puncture repair kit or spare inner tube, snacks and appropriate clothing. Remember countryside temperatures are several degrees
lower than in the city.
Questions? Contact cmj1jp@yahoo.co.jp
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2004-11-14 09:00:00 - 2004-11-14 18:00:00 | Cycling **1/2
Nara & Mie Cycle, Nov 14th
Hi all, I'm planning a cycle to see the autumn colours to Muroji, Akame and Soni in Nara and Mie prefectures on Sunday November 14th. This'll be a 2-2.5 star ride. The train line is always close by, so it'll be easy to make a longer route and a shorter route for two groups if peoplewant.
Let me know if you'd like to come along.
Please contact me at <cmj1jp@yahoo.co.jp>;
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2004-11-14 12:45:00 - 2004-11-14 18:00:00 | Other *
IOC 3-in-1 Kansai Urban Adventure, Sunday, Nov. 14th
Part ITired of going to the grocery store every day to buy a single pack of ramen?
Well, why not join us for a trip to COSTCO where you can buy jumbo quantities of food at a reasonable price. All the food bought and used on the Momoi trip two weekends ago was bought at COSTCO. If you don't think you can eat 10lbs of chicken wings and a gallon of BBQ sauce in one sitting, or are like me and simply don't have the fridge/freezer space invite a friend to come with you and go half-zies. Lots of North American brand foods and other goods available!
Part II
After shopping to your stomachs content why not work up an
appetite and join us for a few games at Round 1. So what if you say you can't bowl or have never broken a 50 in your life. We don't care, we can't bowl all that well either (or maybe we can). Just come on out, get some exercise and maybe win a free prize. Besides, what else are you going to do on a Sunday afternoon?
Part III
Having worked up an appetite bowling we will make our way for something to eat
Depending on the numbers we might go to an all you can eat sushi restaurant or find something else to satisfy the pallet (The Outback perhaps).
What a way to finish off a relaxing day.
Details
Day: Sunday November 14
Contact: Eric Skulstad 090 6672 6931
Cost: Depends on how much you buy, bowl and eat
Other: Feel free to join 1, 2 or all 3 events. However, please email me with which event you would like to join by Wednesday November 11th.
This will let us make the proper reservations. eskulstad@yahoo.ca
Part I - Costco (Shinobu)
Meet at JR Amagasaki ticket counter at 12:45pm. Free bus to Costco leaves at 13:00 so unless you want to walk don`t be late. Shopping from approximately 13:15 to 15:00
*Note: I have received conflicting reports (including from Costco) about the number of guests that are permitted per member. Depending on numbers we/someone might have to purchase a membership for the day and then return it for a full refund once we leave. If you are confused about this last piece of information please email Eric. Likewise if you already have a membership.
Part II - Bowling (Eric)
From Costco we will proceed to Round 1 in Umeda
I will make reservations for around 16:00
Part III - Dinner (Kaori)
Start time depends on when we finish bowling.
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2004-11-20 10:00:00 - 2004-11-20 17:00:00 | Hiking *
Kobe Arboretum Hike on Sat, Nov 20th
In my opinion, Sinrin Syokubutuen (Kobe Arboretum) has the most beatutiful autumn leaves in Kobe. If you doubt it, why dont you come and see yourself?This is an one star event and the walking time is about 5 hours.
On the same day, we have a gallely night in Osaka. I have scheduled the event to get there in time.
Bring: Lunch, Rain gear
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Meet: Kobe subway Shinkobe station exit at 10:00am.
Cost :
Cost: none
2004-11-20 18:30:00 - 2004-11-20 20:30:00 | Special Events *
IOC Gallery Night, Saturday, November 20th
IOC Members,The annual IOC Gallery Night is Saturday, November 20th. Gallery Night is an annual meeting we have once a year where IOC members get a chance to display their photos of past trips and events to other club members. Here are the details.
Sign Up
You’ll need to sign up for this event so that we can know how much wine and cheese to bring. Please sign up directly with Shinobu Yoshioka at <specialevent@kioc.org> by this Wednesday, November 10th.
Location
Chuo Kokaido, next to Osaka City Hall, Meeting Room #4.
Directions
Go to Yodoyabashi Station. When you arrive, go outside to the street level. Look to the north, and you will see a big river and a bridge crossing the river. This is the Tosabori River. Walk over the bridge and turn right on the first street after the bridge. Walk about two blocks. The Chuo Kokaido building will be on your left. Meeting Room #4 is in the basement.
Map
A map for Chuo Kokaido can be found at
http://www.city.osaka.jp/kyouiku/sisetu/establish02_10.html
Time
6:30pm
Cost
Free!  Wine and cheese will be provided by the club!
Dress
Wear black if you have it. If not, do something to look like a pretentious artist!
Gallery Night Agenda
* This year’s Gallery Night will be run a bit differently than last year’s. We are hoping that all members will participate.
* There will be seven categories to display your photos and digital movies.
* We decided this year to ask IOC members to bring only one paper photo for each category, so bring your best one for each.
* For the digital photo slideshow and digital movie categories, you can bring multiple photos or movies.
* Once we’ve set up the room and all of the photos are on display, we will have plenty of time to have a look at everyone’s photos, chat, and drink wine.
* Later in the evening, we’ll have some time for members to show off any digital movies they have using their own laptop and the club’s digital projector.
* At the end of the night, we will all vote for the best photos in each category and prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Photo Categories
1. Hard-Core Event Photo
2. Humor Photo
3. Landscape Photo
4. IOC People Photo
5. Artistic Photo
Please Note: A method for attaching photos to the wall will be provided by the club.
Digital Photo and Movie Categories
1. Laptop Digital Photo Slideshow (You can display multiple digital photos on your own laptop.)
2. Digital Movie (You can show a digital movie you have using your own laptop combined with the club’s digital projector.)
Requests
1.  Please try to bring a photo for each category if you can.
2. The photos can be from anywhere and of anything as long as it was taken by an IOC member, and it was taken while you were living in Japan. Travel photos from abroad are fine as long as it was taken while you were living in Japan.
3. Please bring only one photo per category.
Questions
Please direct any questions to Shinobu Yoshioka at <specialevent@kioc.org>.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!!!
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2004-11-23 14:00:00 - 2004-11-23 20:00:00 | Other *
Tarumi Outlet Mall Adventure, Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
Coming soon, a once in a lifetime opportunity to have Eric show you around the wonderful town of Tarumi. Or perhaps more accurately why not join me as I makemy (almost) monthly trip to the outlet mall. If you need an excuse to go you can always tell yourself that you are going Christmas shopping. This is a great opportunity to stock up on your outdoor gear and find lots of bargains on shoes and women`s fashions. Because it is an outlet mall you never know what you might find as styles, colors and sizes change constantly. What doesn`t change is the fact that there are always sales and money to be saved (and spent). There are more than 50 stores to shop from including Columbia Sportswear (my favorite), Timberland, Eddie Bauer, Adidas, Nike, Mont Bell, Levis, Edwin and many others.
Details
Contact: Eric Skulstad 090 6672 6931 (eskulstad@yahoo.ca)
When: Tuesday November 23rd (It`s a holiday)
Where: Meet at JR Tarumi Station at 14:00
Cost: Leave your credit card at home and be prepared to spend your paycheck!
Other: If the weather is good bring your camera because there is a great view of Akashi bridge ... especially at night when it lights up. There are a few different restaurants on site as well so depending on how people feel we can
always stop and have dinner.
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Meet at JR Tarumi Station at 14:00
Cost :
Leave your credit card at home and be prepared to spend your paycheck!
