Official Pics and News from the 16th Japanese National Ferret Championship!!
I don't know whether the Spring show is always smaller or if the area was just not as popular, but anyway, a little smaller compared to the KOBE event. The recorded turnout numbers were as follows: 502 total entries in all classes with a breakdown of 195 in the Championship Classes & 306 in the Specialty Classes, and over 400 people. (Notice how the people are listed last. ~.^) Although it was a smaller turnout, the numbers of ferrets participating is listed as being close to the largest out of all the past shows. On the other hand, the online event coverage was definitely the most expansive to date and so were the amount ferret goodies. I will be showcasing those stores in the next installment here.
Overview:
There are many ferret shows across Japan, but the 2 main Championship shows that the AFA participates in are held in the Spring and Fall every year. They are normally held in the southern area on Japan's main island since the President of the JFA is from that area and she has to haul all that stuff around.
As the members of the JFA become more familiar with the resources available online, we benefit. I'm guessing that's what happened. At any rate, since they have expanded their coverage on the event, so have I. ^.^
This Spring's Championship Highlights:
. lots and lots of fuzzies !!!!
. the super-cute ANYTHING GOES photo contest
. a mountain of general photos of the events and participants *new*
. A nice 3 minute video featuring the Japanese & American judges, some ferrets from the costume show, and lots of human activities. And it is high quality to boot.
It goes without saying, but these pages are in Japanese. Instructions and translations provided by me.
| 1st Place | Title: "Pon De Itachi" | Itachi means weasel. She's wearing one of the new, popular donuts from Mr. Donuts called "Pon De *something*" hence the title. The camera person writes that she was sleeping when this was taken. | |||
| 2nd Place | Title: "No matter what, NO?" | The camera person reports that one time, she stole a dried potato from him. Every since then, she's been crazy for them and begs incessantly. She doesn't get any though. :) | |||
| 3rd Place | Title: "Oh, me, Oh my." | The camera person reports this is just like a commericial here, but it is with a bear making that face. The fuzzy is actually just sleeping. | |||
| 3rd Place | Title: "Check out that Nose!" | Wow. They are right. That fuzzy has a pattern on it's nose just like the letter 'mu'! It is a sign, for sure. | |||
| JFA Special Award | Title: "Which one is cuter?" | The camera person says, "It is just like a cuteness battle." | |||
HURRAY FOR PHOTOS!:
I am really happy that they added all these photos. Lots and LOTS of photos. It really gives you a feel for what goes on. Hopefully though, next time there will be some better selections. NOTE: When you move your cursor over the picture, it gets covered up. This is just a stylistic thing. Click it on anyway and you can see the enlarged photo.
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VIDEO FROM THE SHOW:
I personally think the video from the 15th Show was better. This year the video encoding is too artsy in places - it blocks off half the screen - and there was too much focus on the humans and the human 'events' for my tastes. You do get to see the HUGE array of award ribbons Scarlett, Randy, and I set up the night before. No matter what, worth a peek. ^.^
SHOW VIDEO
Once you click on the movie link above and get to the page, please refer to the diagram below to watch the movie. Also, if you ever pause it, it doesn't really pause per se as when you restart it it takes you back to the beginning of the clip.
Hope you enjoyed this year's Spring Championship! See you next time!
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