Day 3 – Osaka Show

We woke up Saturday morning, were met at the hotel, and then walked down the street, around the corner, and up the stairs to the showroom!  It was in sort of a shopping center, but in a very nice, well-lit room.  It was a double show, with each of us judging one full show.  (Click on any picture to enlarge)

 

Judging area

 

Our view from the judging tables

 

The club's banner, signed by visiting judges

 

The beautiful awards

 

This trophy is engraved with BIS winners from every show

 

The plaques for my show, engraved with my name

 

Plaques for Scott's show, engraved with his name

 

Rosettes for BIS, also with our names

 

BOB, BOS, BOG, BOSG, BOV, BOSV rosettes for my show

 

and for Scott's

 

Sign at my show table with my name in English and Japanese

 

Scott's sign. These are our Facebook profile pics!

 

The hardworking show staff

We both picked the same Holland Lop SSB as Best in Show, and Chestnut Agouti Dwarf as Best Junior.  I chose a French Lop for RIS and Scott chose an Otter Dwarf.  After the show, Scott and I registered some rabbits in a tag-team effort, then we hit the road.  The show staff packed up all the equipment and awards and we caravaned to Hamamatsu, where the next day’s show was held.  It was a 3 hour trip, along with a stop for dinner.  This is dedication!

 

Food of the Day

Ramen that I ate for dinner at the travel stop. The noodles taste the same as our ramen, but it's dressed up a bit for sale! The green sheets in the back are seaweed, and the brownish strips in the middle are bamboo.

 

 

Sign of the Day

Seen at the travel stop. Go ahead and laugh, everyone did!

 

 

Bathroom of the Day

Most hotel bathrooms have a step up. You have to remember this or you can injure yourself in the morning!

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