[Brian]

Amid speculation that the Wakagoi show would be cancelled this year due to logistical problems in the aftermath Chuetsu earthquake, a tentative decision has been made to go ahead and carry on with the show as normal.

Rather than in Ojiya as the trend has been for the past few years, the venue will shift this year to Tokyo, and location in which the show will be held has been narrowed down to 3 potential spots.

I'll keep you posted as updates unfold.