Event Reports

At one of the golfing establishments with the longest and most distinguished histories in Japan, it was with a real sense of anticipation that the serried ranks of the C&O Golfing Society gathered at the kind invitation of member Peter Sato (Oxford, St Catherine's) in the early morning mist at Hodogaya CC (established 1921), on Saturday 28th of March, 2009. There was history in the event, too, as 2009 also marked the 20th year since we have extant records for the C&O Varsity golf match, which itself was first held at Hodogaya CC.

Autumn Golf Meeting — Fuji OGM Ichihara, 27 September 2008

Despite mixed weather forecasts earlier in the week, Saturday 27th September dawned clear and bright as eleven C&O golfers and guests travelled under (and over) Tokyo Bay via the Aqualine to the Society’s 2008 Autumn Meeting at Fuji OGM Ichihara Golf Club in Chiba.

Mitsubishi Club Reception — July 2008

Mitsubishi Shoji Building (21st Floor), 2-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Mt Takao Hike & Dinner at Ukai Toriyama — May 2008

It was under a threatening weather forecast that we optimistically gathered outside Takao-sanguchi Station for a midday start to our hike on 24 May. A few latecomers — namely Charlotte Lewis and myself — were delayed after being lured into the nearby Trick Art Museum (strongly encouraged by Tim Minton!). After finally escaping its maze of optical illusions, we rejoined the group and set off.

Nambutei Buffet Dinner — April 2008

On Tuesday, 22 April, thirty-four C&O members and guests made the annual pilgrimage to the charming restaurant Nambutei, nestled on the southern edge of Tokyo’s Hibiya Park. Tucked among the trees and hidden from the bustle of Kokkai-dōri, Nambutei once again provided a welcome retreat from the frenetic pace of the city.

Tokyo Kaikan Dinner — March 2008

On 24 March 2008, the Society gathered for the first — and also the very last — time at Tokyo Kaikan’s Crystal Restaurant on the 35th floor of the Kasumigaseki Building. The restaurant was soon to close as the building was scheduled for redevelopment.

Hodogaya Spring Golf Meeting — 2008

End-of-Year Bonenkai — December 2007

The Society held its annual bonenkai on 19 December 2007 at the International House of Japan in Roppongi. As always, the venue provided an elegant setting, with excellent cuisine and a generous supply of wine. Although the evening was unusually cold, preventing the customary stroll in the gardens, spirits remained high throughout the night.

Tokyo Club Dinner — October 2007

On 31 October 2007, fifty-one Camford members and guests gathered at the elegant Tokyo Club in Roppongi 1-chōme — a discreet and refined venue located near the Swedish and American Embassies, the Hotel Okura, and under the shadow of Ark Hills.

Ibaraki Golf Weekend — October 2007

The 2007 Autumn Meeting took place at the beautiful Windsor Park Country Club in Ibaraki, where ten C&O golfers gathered for a memorable weekend of competition, camaraderie, and unexpectedly high levels of wine consumption.