Today, the ``Tategamori Gottsuo Marathon'' was held as the first part of the Kazamatsuri.
Today was a perfect day for a marathon, with clear skies and little snow on the roads.
 
I participated as a staff member this year, but I heard that there were about 30 participants last year.
This year, over 100 people participated, from adults to children.
Everyone was dressed in a variety of ways, and it was a fun event to watch, from those in full-fledged marathon style to those in cosplay style.
 
Next week, February 5th (Sunday), there will be the second part of the Kazamatsuri, a gourmet walk at Tategamori Ark Farm, pork bun making, a kite flying competition, a chambara battle, a jumbo karuta competition, and other fun events. We look forward to the participation of everyone.

The photo shows the venue early in the morning, and the goal I created this year. 

Ark Sakanoue Farm Kazuhide Hirota