Events Held at ANEST IWATA Turnpike Hakone
We have co-sponsored the following events held at ANEST IWATA Turnpike Hakone.
Through co-sponsoring events, we promote regional revitalization as well as people’s understanding of our company.
2020
November 14, Gekizaka King of Speed Competition 2020
This competition was held with participants observing preventive measures against COVID-19. Also, this year marked a change in the name of the race to “Gekizaka King of Speed Competition.” With the addition of the new “Piston section” (distance of 27 km) to the race, featuring alternating climbs and descents, the total number of participants exceeded 1,000. Many of our employees with good legs also took part. As with the previous competition, we provided mineral water, in addition to face shields and gloves to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
October 4, Hakone Hill Climb 2020
This year, the event was held with preventive measures against COVID-19 in place. On the day of the race, the leading cyclists, completing a 13.8 km route with an average gradient of 7.2%, crossed the finish line in less than 40 minutes, providing an experience as exciting as the previous year’s. Another noteworthy aspect was that more female athletes took part this time, compared to the previous race.
2019
October 6, Hakone Hill Climb 2019
The leading cyclists, completing a 13.8 km route with an average gradient of 7.2%, crossed the finish line in less than 40 minutes, providing a thrilling experience this year as well.
August 17, Webike CAFE Meeting 2019
In addition to distributing promotional goods, we also arranged for a demonstration of airbrush artist Masakazu Iwasaki painting a motorcycle helmet with airbrushes, as well as a demonstration of how to work a compressor, offering an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to get to know our company.
June 8, June Bride
Since 2015, in support of the Bond of Marriage Project promoted by the Kanagawa Nishi Marriage Promotion Council, we have been gifting a wedding ceremony held at the ANEST IWATA Turnpike Hakone (Hakone Turnpike) to one couple who loves Hakone and motorcycles every year. In 2019, we created a welcome board with our airbrush tools, and presented it to that year’s couple.
April 6, Cherry Blossom Tunnel Festival
As with the previous festival, we presented participants with promotional goods and offered airbrush body art trials. We also arranged “air shooting” sessions using our compressors, and a “vacuum fishing pond” using the suction power of our vacuum pumps.
January 1, First Sunrise Event
On the day of the event, a lottery was held at the tea lounge on the 2nd floor of the ANEST IWATA Sky Lounge, after which we presented the winners with an array of prizes, including our compressors.
2018
October 21, Hakone Hill Climb 2018
With clear autumn skies, we were blessed with a perfect day for bicycle racing. The top cyclists crossed the finish line in less than 40 minutes, completing a 13.8 km route with an average gradient of 7.2%, to the astonishment of many.
September 8, Mountain Road King of Speed Competition 2018
A new type of marathon was unveiled in which runners tackle steep slopes, with a total running distance of 13.6 km, an altitude difference of 981 m, and an average gradient of 7%. Many of our employees participated as well.
August 19, Webike CAFE Meeting 2018
At our booth, we arranged for an airbrush art demonstration with the cooperation of airbrush artist Masakazu Iwasaki.
April 8, Cherry Blossom Tunnel Festival
We presented participants with promotional goods and also offered airbrush body art trials.