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44FESTA Double Feature! Vol. 11 and vol. 12!

April 29, 2015 By Rafael Matsunaga

Somehow we skipped 44FESTA vol.11 when we wrote about 44FESTIVAL, so here’s a double feature with volumes 11 and 12!

2015 is obviously extraordinarily exciting for all Japanese players with the World Yo-yo Contest in Tokyo quickly approaching, and the 44FESTA crew is also clearly pumped about it!

44FESTA vol. 11

We start off with 44FESTA vol. 11, held earlier this year on January 17th.

The first event in 2015 came with the announcement of a new crew member, Shintaro Noda, and a nice exhibition booth promoting the upcoming World Yo-yo Contest.

Hype!

Hype!

Also, FESTA chopsticks!

Also, FESTA chopsticks!

Kendamas were the weapon of choice for this edition’s mini-contest, with the promise of going back to yo-yos next time.

Nobody's complaining

Nobody’s complaining

In the freestyle contest, Yamato Murata continues to dominate the field at 44FESTA, with yet another win! Here’s someone who’s ready for Worlds!

  1. Yamato Murata
  2. Daiki Tanaka
  3. Hiroki Katsumata
  4. Akira Kato
  5. Hajime Miura

You can check all freestyles here.

Speaking of freestyles, check out these gentlemen!

Tradition: check

Tradition: check

Style: check

Style: check

After the event itself, the crew had some loot from the USA tour, and a bingo was held to distribute those among the attendees.

Bingo-man Daiki

Bingo-man Daiki

The event wrapped-up with pizza and fries for all.

Eiji loves fries

Dinner of champions

44FESTA vol. 12

Held on April 19th, 44FESTA vol. 12 also included a great Worlds booth, part of Project2015 – Road to World Yo-yo Contest.

1999 Worlds in Honolulu

1999 Worlds in Honolulu printed backwards?!

Orlando's Muscle Man

Orlando’s unforgettable Muscle Man

Starting with vol.12, YoYoNews.com is also a Silver supporter of 44FESTA! We are thrilled to join forces with one our favorite events!

As promised, yo-yos were back for this edition’s mini-contest, with the popular 4A relay race taking place again! Team Jun – including World Champion Tsubasa Onishi and living legend Master Nakamura – was the winner!

Relay power: Over 9000!

Relay power: Over 9000!

With Worlds quickly approaching, the freestyle segment was more serious than usual, with players taking the opportunity to get used to stage time. The winner, however, is no stranger to the stage:

Ready for Worlds!

Ready for Worlds!

Tsubasa Onishi scored a rare victory for the veteran contestants! Check the top 5 below:

  1. Tsubasa Onishi
  2. Kaito Tanaka
  3. Daiki Tanaka
  4. Hiroki Katsumata
  5. Akira Kato

Freestyle videos and full results can be found here.

Wrapping up with a cake for birthday boy Jun, the 44FESTA crew invites everyone to attend the next edition, on May 31st!

44f12_crew

See you next time!

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: 44festa, vol11, vol12

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