Hello, here's some good news from the editorial team
Spring is the start of a new season! In March, Outdoor Gearzine will be holding a talk event and flea market at PLAY, a multi-purpose outdoor activity facility in Akishima Outdoor Village
[Added 3/2] Flea market items have been released. → Go to the list page
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About the talk event
The theme was "What do you take on a hike? Let's ask Masaru Mori"。
Mori Masaru, a well-known figure in outdoor magazines and a recognized expert on gear and low mountain equipment, will be packing a backpack with the complete set of gear he normally uses, mainly for day hikes. We'll have him talk in detail about the clothing and gear, from their appearance to their mechanisms, how to use them, and his particular preferences. Furthermore, as someone who regularly hikes in the mountains around Tokyo, such as Ome, Itsukaichi, Okutama, and Takao, we might even get to hear about some special spots and hiking routes!
We've also requested some of Morikatsu's recent favorite items, so we hope to tailor the content to suit the audience, from hiking beginners looking to get serious about their gear to enthusiasts looking for something a little different and superior. We can't wait to hear Morikatsu's practical and tool-loving choices, as he's been familiar with the outdoors for many years, including hiking, backpacking, frisbees, caving, and exploring! If you have any other ideas, we'd love to incorporate them before the event, so please let us know if you have any passionate requests
About Masaru Mori
After the talk, we will also hold our usual flea market, where we will be selling outdoor gear that we have purchased through reviews on this website at an average discount of 70%! Please look forward to that too!
[Added 3/2] Flea market items have been released. → Go to the list page
About the venue
To begin with, we've always wanted to hold in-person events, including these kinds of chats, on this site on a regular basis, but the conditions for doing so, including the cost, were not right, and we were unable to make it a reality. Now, with the full cooperation of Akishima Outdoor Village's outdoor activity complex "PLAY," we've decided to hold the event as part of the facility's regular programs. This means that the talk event will be part of PLAY's programs, and participation is free for monthly PLAY members (please note that there is a fee for non-members) . Depending on the response going forward, we hope to hold regular events and programs based here.
For those of you who are hesitant to join YuYu because of the fee, here's some good news. Not only will the participation fee include the PLAY membership registration fee, but participants will also receive a 10% discount on select shop items, and for that day only, you can participate in all PLAY programs, such as bouldering and yoga, which cost several thousand yen per session, for free . In addition to the talk event, we have prepared a ton of perks for you to enjoy Outdoor Village all day long. Of course, this day is a fantastic opportunity not only for those who don't need to join, but also for those who have been thinking about joining. Please see the event summary below for more details.
So I am really looking forward to meeting you all
Event Overview
★★Outdoor Gearzine × Mori Katu Talk Event & Flea Market★★
Date and time
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Talk show: 15:30-16:45
Flea market: 17:00-19:30 (closes when items run out)
place
PLAY Akishima Outdoor Village Yoga Studio *1
610-4 Tanakacho, Akishima City, Tokyo 196-8533 MORIPARK Outdoor Village
https://www.play-tokyo.com/access.html
Participation fees and benefits
- 2,160 yen per person (tax included. Free for PLAY monthly members). Children are welcome! Free for elementary school students and younger
- Talk show and flea market participation
- Participate in all programs held at PLAY on March 18th*2
- PLAY initial registration valid for the next two years (you will be able to use PLAY facilities as a one-time member from now on)
*For information on PLAY membership types and fees, please refer to this page - 10% off on caravans and Phoenix products within the facility
- Free parking (8 hours)
*1 As the venue is a yoga studio, chairs will not be provided. Yoga mats will be provided for each participant, so please feel free to sit wherever you like. If you absolutely need a chair, it may be a good idea to bring a compact chair or cushion that will not scratch the floor and place it on top of your yoga mat (if the chair still scratches the floor, you may be asked not to use it)
*2 Some programs require advance reservations, while others do not. If you are interested in participating in a program on the day, please contact PLAY at any time.
About the program: https://www.play-tokyo.com/
PLAY email address: info@play-tokyo.com
PLAY inquiry phone number: 042-542-3223
How to apply
Applications for participation will be accepted by email starting today on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum number of participants is approximately 30, but please note that if we are in danger of exceeding the capacity significantly, we may ask those who applied later. We will also reopen the application process if there are cancellations, and will notify you by email, social media, website, etc
*Please apply by email. We cannot reply to inquiries or applications made via social media.
*We may not be able to reply to mobile phone addresses. Please check your settings or, if possible, avoid applying from a mobile phone address.
*Children are also welcome. Please let us know when you apply. Admission is free for elementary school students and younger.
●Application email address
●About applications:
To avoid any misunderstandings regarding your application, please send your application by email in the following format.
1) Please include the following subject in your email:
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[Talk event participation application] Name: ○○○
2) When applying, please be sure to let us know the following:
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★Participants and number of participants (your names)
★(If any) Questions you would like to ask Mori Masaru or requests for the talk event
★(If any) Requests for reserving items you would like to purchase at the flea market (This is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request)
●About cancellations:
If you unfortunately need to cancel, please contact us at the above email address as soon as possible.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact us using this inquiry form
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