First of all, we would like to express our sincere condolences to those affected by the earthquake that hit northern Osaka. We were surprised it was soon after we had returned from Osaka to Tokyo.
We remember the faces of the people who came to the event and are worried whether they are safe.
Aftershocks seem to continue for a while. Please be careful.
All the staff
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This is a report on "GR meet Osaka" (June 16th @ W cafe in Shinsaibashi).
Thank you to those who came and to the guest photographers who got on the stage.
In Osaka, too, we were blessed with the weather and it was a wonderful day.
As we looked so happy when entering the place, we were told “Are you going to work or play?"
We worked so hard to prepare the day before and the very day was sunny in the middle of the rainy season. We were proud to be sunny men and women. We prepared till the last minute to welcome you.
It was the event where the main characters were the talks of special guest photographers and your love for the GR.
Just like the one in Tokyo in April, GR fans, the guest photographers and our staff together got excited with hot photo talks and camera talks. The time flew so fast.
I will share with a part of the excitement by showing you some photos.
Entrance of W cafe. A man who stands out more than the signboard.
Welcoming you with smiles.
Departing for the morning shootout!
Walking around American Village with Yukio Uchida, Ichigo Sugawara and Alao Yokogi.
Every moment was an improvisation workshop. . . Everyone seemed to be inspired by the large number of photographs the guest photographers were taking.
Before Part 1 started.
The history of GR at a glance.
Finally Part 1 started. The participants listened enthusiastically to the slides and talks. First, Ichigo Sugawara.
Next, Yukio Uchida.
Finally, Alao Yokogi.
Part 2 was a party. The fans, photographers and staff together got excited with GR talks.
Like Tokyo, a quiz game where you could win rare items was held!
Our stand-ins Osaka version. (Sorry for the blur)
Usual image of fan events to show off the belongings. There were some rare GRs too.
Group photo of everyone “Say GR!"
Thank you everyone who participated. Let's meet again!
One more shot. Osaka was a fun place!
(ARA)