The $500 January Bonus Prize!

Just a quick reminder to all our Japan Holiday participants:  For the month of January, we'll have another drawing for the $500 Bonus Prize.  But this time, the more Kawai instruments you sell, the better your chances of winning!   Each Kawai instrument you sell gives you one entry in the drawing. Six sales will give you six chances to win; ten sales will give you ten chances to win.  The more you sell, the better your chances!

So, be sure to report all your sales by this Friday, February 1st. We'll have the drawing on Tuesday, February 5th.  Best wishes and thanks for selling Kawai!  

Leavin' on a Jet Train...

On the third day of our Japan Holiday, we'll leave beautiful Hakone National Park by motorcoach for a short commute to Mishima Station, where we'll take our first ride on the Shinkansen, also known as the "Bullet Train."  The Shinkansen is a network of high-speed railway lines that connects most of the major cities on the larger islands of Japan. These trains are some of the fastest in the world, moving at maximum speeds from 149-186 miles per hour.  

Standing on the platform as one of these trains whizzes by is an awe-inspiring experience.  The visual impact of ground-based object moving that fast within 25 feet of you is pretty spectacular; but the sound it makes as it goes by is even more interesting.  If you've seen the "Lord of the Rings" movies, do you recall the high-pitched shrieks of the Black Riders as they terrorized Middle Earth?  Okay, bullet trains are NOT that bad.  But they're close.  Imagine one very long, metallic shriek at a volume that is pretty scary (but, thankfully, not overwhelming).  The local folks are used to it, but first-time hearers will want to cover their ears!

 

On the inside, bullet trains are as calm as can be.  The ride is surprisingly smooth and peaceful; and the views of the surrounding countryside can be both interesting and beautiful. If it's your first time on a bullet train, you'll likely consider it one of those "life experiences" that you can now take off your bucket list. 

We'll arrive in Hamamatsu in the early afternoon and make our way to Kawai's Ryuyo Grand Piano Factory, where we will be the honored guests for a grand tour!

Announcing Our TWO Bonus Prize Winners!

A happy new year to you all!  As promised, we've drawn two winners from the hat containing the names of all salespersons who sold six or more Kawai instruments during the month of December.  And the happy winners of the two $500 Bonus Prizes in our Golden Anniversary Japan Holiday Contest are...

Brad Blair

Brad Blair of Frank and Camille's East in Long Island, New York and Tom Helmer, Jr. of SoCal Pianos in San Marcos, California.  Our sincere thanks to Brad, Tom, and everyone who qualified for the December sales drawing for doing such a great job selling Kawai throughout the holiday season!  We appreciate your outstanding efforts in representing our brand.

Tom Helmer, Jr.

For the month of January, we'll have another drawing for one $500 Bonus Prize -- but with a little twist.  This month, the more Kawai instruments you sell, the better your chances of winning!  Each Kawai instrument sold gives you one entry in the drawing.  Six sales will give you six chances to win; ten sales will give you ten chances to win.  Be sure to report all your sales by Friday, February 1st.  We'll have the drawing on Tuesday, February 5th. 

Wishing you a great start to the new year!