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2019 - Bayou Buffet
Jake Waalk
Highest Bid: ¥10000 By: Into the Spiderverse
Group size: 2-10
For the 5th year running, I will be doing a multi-course Gumbo dinner. It includes authentic Cajun gumbo with homemade roux, spicy Cajun pan-fried cornbread, fried okra, and a choice of French Coconut Pie, Lemon Chess, or Lemon Meringue pie. I have had nothing but rave reviews from everyone who has bought into this auction. Additional note: If bidding goes over 3 man, I will include a bottle of ch ...
2019 - Costco Palooza!
Brigitta Kaiser
Lexi Harrison
Highest Bid: ¥9000 By: The Bigger Car
Group size: 1-3
Win a fun trip to the Costco of your choice with Brigitta and Lexi as your guides! Includes fun road trip perks such as DJ services and singing with the windows down (weather permitting), leading to a trip for up to 3 people to Costco!
2019 - Custom handmade name stamp
Alexandra Mourey
Highest Bid: ¥2000 By: Epod
Only one winner
Win your own custom handmade stamp! Use it to stamp letters, decorate, or anything you see fit! We can discuss what kind of design you would like and I’ll send you a few sample doodles before carving.
2019 - Dance Lessons
Henry Christopher
Starting Bid ¥3000
Group size: 1-4
Henry's offering a two hour lesson in beginner/intermediate country dancing. The dances offered are country two-step, country polka, country waltz, and east coast swing. Keep in mind many of these dances are done in pairs with a lead and follow.
2019 - Escape the Invasion
Sarah Rosenbaum
Highest Bid: ¥9000 By: No escaping our fate
Group size: 1-3
"Escape the Invasion" is a five part, murder mystery 'escape room' that can be run anywhere, at any time!
What does that mean?
Every month I will receive a box of evidence, documents, and clues to the mystery. It will be up to you (and up to two others) to examine these items and discover the secrets they hold. Every month the plot will thicken and the mystery will dee ...
2019 - Handmade cocktail dress
Katherine Hall
Highest Bid: ¥6000 By: Semi-Anonymous Panda
Only one winner
Handmade sun dress ensemble: top and skirt can be worn as a dress or as separates. Made from 100% silk kimono fabric. Can be fitted to the buyer's measurements. Sadly for sizes 12 and below.
2019 - Ice Skating Lesson
Lyra Sior
Highest Bid: ¥11000 By: Blades of Glory
Group size: 1-2
Ice Skating is one of the classic winter pastimes, and a personal favorite of mine. I competitively figure skated for many years and have taught the basics to many a new skater. So whether you’re a beginner whose just interested in trying something new, or have experience and want to try out some tricks, I can do that. Also, you have the choice of locations for rinks, but I’d recomme ...
2019 - Lightsaber Photos
Jonathan Edwards
Highest Bid: ¥1000 By: Guard the Horizon
Group size: 1-2
Star Wars! Lightsabers! Everybody loves lightsabers! It's too bad they're not real, but you could have the next best thing! A photo of you (and optional friend) holding your very own Jedi/Sith blade. I'll take a few photos in a location of your choice holding a prop in cool poses and send you the doctored images when I'm done. It can make for a fun memento, especially to celebrate 'The Rise ...
2019 - Movie and Game Night
Anna Martin
Highest Bid: ¥4000 By: Join my group.
Group size: 1-4
Come enjoy a movie and game night at my house in central Nagano!! I can make one of my favorite home-style dinners, such as fried cabbage and sausage or chicken parmesan. Or if you have a request, I can find a recipe and figure out how to make it. I will also provide drinks (within reason). I have space for parking as well as for people to stay the night.
2019 - Nepalese Curry Dinner
Nathan Vonderahe
Highest Bid: ¥8500 By: Powerpuff Girls
Group size: 1-7
I can make a really good Nepalese curry and naan from scratch for a group. I can host the dinner at my place in Ina, but I can travel anywhere in Nagano. The meal only requires two pans to cook.The curry does not contain milk, nuts, eggs, pork, or gluten. The naan typically does contain milk and obviously gluten, however I can alter recipes to make the naan without milk or gluten if needed.
2019 - Personal Graphic Designer
Nathan Vonderahe
Highest Bid: ¥5500 By: Semi-Anonymous Panda
Only one winner
Over the last 10 years, I've worked in both print and web design positions. I will do a small 5-8 hour design job for the winner of this auction.
I can do anything from photo manipulation to graphic recreation, vectorizing images, and so much more.
2019 - Personalized Shopping Trip
Michelle Martinie
Highest Bid: ¥6000 By: Aranel
Only one winner
I can be your personal shopper in The United States this winter break! Think about things that are way more expensive in Japan (rock climbing and running shoes, for example) and how much money you'll save getting them in The U.S. You pay for the items, and I will go get them from a grocery store, Target, and Dollar Tree for you. You can also buy items from Amazon.com and ship them to my father's h ...
2019 - Photo Art
Robert Nixon
Highest Bid: ¥2000 By: Semi-Anonymous Panda
Only one winner
My friend does professional photo-editing work for art prints. He can take some photos of nature you have taken and put an artistic twist on them, and we'll make you a print of your favorite one.
2019 - Rock Climbing Lesson
Patrick O'Young
Highest Bid: ¥10000 By: Jake
Only one winner
Have you always wanted to try rock climbing, but never knew where to begin? Then this package is for you! By the end of this coaching session, not only will you see how accessible rock climbing is to everyone of all ages, shapes, and sizes, but you’ll see just how much fun climbing can be!I’ve had 4 years worth of climbing experience from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing and ha ...
2019 - Run/Walk Around Lake Suwa
Caroline Speth
Highest Bid: ¥2000 By: Lake Suwa is Pretty
Group size: 1-3
Come enjoy a run or walk around Lake Suwa. Distance is negotiable. If participants are interested, I will pay the entrance fee to a local onsen where we can relax together after the run/walk.
2019 - Ski Lesson
Jake Waalk
Starting Bid ¥5000
Group size: 1-6
I have been skiing for about 4 years now, and had experience working with the cross country ski club at my school the last 3 years. I can work with beginners on the basics of skiing. Private, personalized English instruction, and if the bid goes over 20,000 yen I will buy everyone in the group lunch. Can provide rides for up to 3 people as well.
2019 - Snowboarding Lesson
Curtis Lenihan
Highest Bid: ¥5000 By: Curtis is awesome let's all go snowboarding with Curtis
Group size: 1-3
Whether you're a first time snowboarder or a beginner who needs extra practice before the start of the season, I'm offering snowboard lessons for a group of 1-3 people during AJETs annual ski trip. The lessons will be held on the first day of the trip and we will work on all the basics such as: skating, heel edge, toe edge, J-turns and S-turns. Each year during the ski trip there has bee ...