Awaji Camping Trip
31 May, 2014 – Minamiawaji-shi, Awajishima
A group of 20 individuals, mostly made up of Hyogo JET ALTs, is rumored to have taken part in a camping and entertainment experience on the southern shores of Awaji Island over the period of Saturday, May 31st to Sunday, June 1st. According to witness reports, fun and festivities were had. It is believed that a short cruise on a tour boat to the Naruto whirlpools and a visit to Awaji’s famous puppet theatre occurred in the early afternoon on Saturday. These enriching and darned-fun activities were purportedly followed by a stop for fresh Awaji pizza made from local ingredients.
A visibly frazzled clerk from the Minamiawaji location of the popular chain of AEON shopping facilities witnessed the group of “definitely not from here†people purchasing what he could only assume was enough food to last the winter in some kind of foreigner enclosure or cave. He was furthermore quoted as saying, “Well gee, I just ain’t never seen a something quite like that group of strange-folk. If they visible emotions is the same as mine though, I’d have to tell ya that they was havin’ fun!â€
Three glorious wooden cabins, one more than even expected, in the Janohire Auto-Camp Park were observed being occupied by the mysterious group throughout the night.
One source has stated that he witnessed burgers and assorted meats being placed on an impressive set-up of two charcoal BBQ grills. A large, fresh salad is also rumored to have made an appearance. Multiple reports of a birthday and subsequent cake were also received. Neighboring campers were in various states of bewilderment and awe upon laying their eyes on a game played with the local children that may have been called “Furizbee.†The pleasant sounds of guitars and anecdotal conversations wafted throughout the park, laying a cozy atmosphere upon the area, or so several observers have claimed.
Before the group mysteriously vanished into the ether, many Awaji beef burgers appeared to have been consumed at the top of one of Awaji’s picturesque mountain 
peaks. The smell of the beef-onion combination is said to have titillated the friendly, yet enchanting population of Awaji monkeys, which may have then gorged themselves on potatoes and peanuts in celebration. As a show of good faith, the smallest monkey was seen to attempt to take his first solo steps in front of the crowd of visitors to his native land.
A city official who has asked to remain anonymous has stated that the island’s collective governments are preparing for May 23, 2015, when it is rumored that similar events may occur again.
-Ryan Hertel.
