A few weekends ago, I went to Fuji Speedway with some fellow teachers for a mamachari race. In America, this type of bicycle is not popular. This is mostly due to transportation being primarily by car. Many children have bicycles, but these are mostly mountain bike types. Therefore, bikes are mostly used as a means of recreation and not that of transportation. The mamachari race was a really interesting experience. When we first arrived at the speedway, there was a beautiful sunrise. There were so many people at the speedway. Each team had a little area for resting and picnicking. There was so much food. I was stuffed the entire day. My favorite was the kimchi. Going around the racetrack on bicycle was really exciting, at least the first half of the track. The first half was a massive downward slope, but the last half of the track was all uphill. Many people got off their bikes on this part to walk. I think my favorite part of the race was the costumes. So many people were dressed up, and there were some really funny and really weird outfits. After the race was finished, I went to an onsen, a hot spring bath, and then had dinner with teachers. I was told that this is a normal Japanese outing: work, relax, and then play/socialize.
Sunrise at Fuji Speedway
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