| The 5th TOTTE OKI Three-day March
Walking is the main form of animal locomotion on land. But man made vehicle to make their life easier. So we are walking less, comparing to our ancestors. There are many debates around us regarding the vehicle and environment, vehicle and urban development and also vehicle and human. There are many scientific phenomenons about the car dependence and human health. In the other side there is a growth of people who are walking, especially as a hobby.
Walking is the exercise most recommended by physicians and a superlative way to achieve fitness. Convenient, inexpensive, and easy on your joints, walking helps reduce stress, burn fat, and speed up your metabolism. There are many walking events in the world as well as in Japan. But the case of Japan is most of the information in Japanese and you may not able to participate even you want to participate. Here I will put the information about the 「 5 th TOTTE OKI three-day March 」
1. Dates: 2(Sat) / 3(Sun.) / 4(Mon) June 2007
2. Start point: Ama Town (Kinyamonya pot Hishiura)
3. Course:2(Sat)------AMA Town , Chiburi Village course (10km course,23km Course 30km course)
3(Sun)------Nishinoshima Course, (10km course, 20km course)
4(Mon)------Okinoshima course (11km course, 20km course)
4(Mon)------Mountain climbing course (4km optional course)
Instructions (participating all three days are not compulsory. But you will not have privilege to get the finishers certificate)
4. Registration: You need pre registration to participate. The application forms will send to the applicant who desired to participate.
5. Registration fee (Adult ¥ 3000 ) (Child ¥ 1000) (below primary school students)
6. General information
- This march is not a competition
- The organization is not responsible or accountable for any loss or injury
- Any person in good health condition can participate in the March. However, disabled persons and infants must be accompanied.
- Submission of a medical check is not required. However, participants are strongly urged to take a medical check.
- The entry fee is non refundable, regardless of the reason of cancellation.
- Food and drinks are available at start/Finish Points
So why don't you take a little break from your busy life and join with us to walk OKI Islands. This will be a great chance to experience the beauty of the Oki islands in the period of summer. And also it's pivotal chance to meet the Japanese people from all over the Japan.
For further information and application forms
Tel − 08514 − 2 − 0017 Sameera
E-mail intern5@town.ama.shimane.jp |