Happy Sunday, everyone! I follow a page run by the town of Arita in Saga prefecture, which is about two hours by car from Kumamoto, and recently they shared some info about an event that I thought some of you might be interested in. It’s a classic car rally called the “Tour de Arita” and it’s taking place on November 18th (as well as at Huis Ten Bosch on the 19th), but they’re also looking for people with classic cars to participate. Registration for classic car owners is by the 10th of September, which is why I’m posting now. If you or someone you know has a classic car and would be interested in participating, please think about getting in touch with them! Arita is a beautiful little town famous for its traditional style of pottery and is still home to many potters, craftspeople and artists. The rally has been going on since 2014 and there are some great pictures on the event’s website and facebook page, which I’ve shared below.
Arita is actually a sister city to my hometown, Alameda, California, which I didn’t even know until after I’d been there! It’s a beautiful area with tons of interesting culture and history and is a great place to take kids. I’m sure this is going to be a really fun event.
-Grace
