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"BACK TO THE SOCAL" - It is a contest and a social media movement to curate things you miss from SOCAL....
Today with restrictions on international travel, for the travel-hungry crowd thinking “I could really use one of those sunsets on the Southern California beach right now!!”, this campaign will surely bring about that excitement and energy that's smoldering in you…
Launching, October 1st, 2021, with the nation-wide State of Emergency being lifted, along with the California Wine Month taking place.
To get a head start on the coming future of unrestricted eating, drinking, traveling galore, why not be part of the campaign by sharing some of your best SOCAL travel memoire?
BACK TO THE SOCAL Campaign Overview
□Dates
October 1st to October 31st, 2021
□ Prizes
Participation Reward:
All participants will be rewarded a ¥1,500 discount coupon which can be used at socialization.com .
Once post is confirmed, a coupon code link will be sent via DM. *To be used during October 2021, and for purchases of ¥5,000 and above.
Prize Winner:
2 winners per category, a total of 10 winners will be chosen.
If chosen, winners will be rewarded with an additional ¥20,000 (approx.) worth of wine products sold by SoCalization.
MSP Grand Prize (Most SoCalized Post):
The winner (1 person) of the “Most SoCalized Post” will receive a luxurious set of 6 bottles of wine (approx. ¥50,000 worth , sold by SoCalization), along with a free first night in the Executive King Room at the Miyako Hotel LA , located in the center of Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles! Good access to public transport, and is in an ideal location for heading to Universal Studios, LA live etc. Valid until end of 2023. Just can't wait to go BACK TO THE SOCAL!!
*Certain conditions apply (use is limited to when there are vacant rooms available etc), therefore details will be forwarded once the winner is chosen.
*We welcome participations from outside of Japan, but we can only ship prizes to addresses in Japan due to license limitations. Please consider gifting to your friends/family in Japan if you win from outside of Japan!
□How to participate
① Join the movement Instagram, Tiktok, facebook!
③ Post your SoCal travel memory photo(s) / video(s) @socalization and #BackToTheSoCal, and tell us how bad you miss SoCal ! Instagram Stories are also welcome.
□Who Can Participate?
Those who traveled to/lived at the SOCAL (Southern California) area before, and have photos/videos to share.
*Purpose of travel can be anything – sightseeing, study abroad, business-related, etc.
□Where is SoCal?
Under this campaign, the area of SOCAL is defined as north of the San Diego border with Mexico, as far as San Luis Obispo county, Kern county, and San Bernadino county. Some well-known cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara.
□Categories for Selection
YOLO CATEGORY
A story/episode where the participant tried something new with the “You Only Live Once!” spirit. – eg Tackled an expert level hiking course!
LOVE CATEGORY
A story/episode related to family, romantic partnerships, loved ones etc. – eg had a romantic moment sitting at the beach together, watching the sunset….🌅
RELAX CATEGORY
A story/episode related to a sheer relaxing moment. – eg just laid on the beach all day, clear mind, no anxieties, no problems, nothing.🏖️
FOODS CATEGORY
Any SOCAL culinary experiences. - eg Munching carne asada fries late night with friends after drinks.... Dragon sushi roll with those spicy mayo....?!🌯
DRINKS CATEGORY
Any wine, winery, brewery and/or alcohol related story/episode in SOCAL.🍷 Sake-bomb videos are welcomed too!
□Selection
Selection done by SoCalization and they are based on aesthetic, SoCal-ness and caption of how bad you miss SoCal!
JOIN THE MOVEMENT! #BackToTheSoCal
California is the number one beer producer in the US! 🍺 There are countless breweries in SOCAL! ! There are plenty of places to enjoy near LAX.・・・ 🚗BACK TO THE SOCAL campaign is underway! 🚗 In a world where you can't travel freely, a social media movement that explodes your smoldering SoCal desires, such as "I want to go back to Southern California and watch the sunset on the beach!" Please post with it!・・・ There are many good breweries in South Bay 😉 ・・・ One of the recommended ones 👍 ・・・ #brewery #brew #beer #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodphotography #beerstagram #beerlover #beerbelly #beerporn # southbay #torrance #socal #california
SOCAL, a place where palms shine in gradation. It's a scale cloud without complaint.・・・ 🚗BACK TO THE SOCAL campaign is underway! 🚗 In a world where you can't travel freely, a social media movement that explodes your smoldering SoCal desires, such as "I want to go back to Southern California and watch the sunset on the beach!" Please post with it!・・・ #sandiego #california #sunset #californiasunset
"The sky is a once-in-a-lifetime chance☁️ Today's clouds are only for today. You have to live one day at a time🌿 You Only Live Once. 🚗 In a world where you can't travel freely, a social media movement that explodes your smoldering SoCal desires, such as "I want to go back to Southern California and watch the sunset on the beach!" Please post with it!
Pacific Surfliner covers SOCAL from south to north, going from San Diego to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, the northern limit of SOCAL, for 7,000 yen. How about a trip around the SOCAL wine region combined with a rental car?・・・ 🚗BACK TO THE SOCAL campaign is underway! 🚗 In a world where you can't travel freely, a social media movement that explodes your smoldering SoCal desires, such as "I want to go back to Southern California and watch the sunset on the beach!" Please post with it!・・・ #San Clemente #California Life #Orange County #Beach #Overseas Railway Photo #I want to connect with people who like photography #I want to connect with people who like landscape photography #sanclemente #sanclementepier #orangecounty #pacificsurfliner #sonya7iii #socal #California
It is one of the recommended hiking trails that can be reached from Los Angeles. If you are visiting for sightseeing, please come! Try it at your own pace 🥾 📸: @hikingwithsun ・・・ 🚗BACK TO THE SOCAL campaign is underway! 🚗 In a world where you can't travel freely, a social media movement that explodes your smoldering SoCal desires, such as "I want to go back to Southern California and watch the sunset on the beach!" Please post with it!・・・ 𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨? Then you should definitely add this magical cave to your list 😊 📍24501 Vanowen St, West Hills, CA *use this address to find the entrance to the El Scorpion Canyon Park entrance 🥾 1.7 miles, 308 ft elevation gain, out & back. *AllTrails says it's a loop, but we couldn't find it. So we returned the same way. 🥾 You need to rock scramble & climb up to the cave with a help of a rope. bit tricky 🥾 A cool cave, but unfortunately it's been tagged 🥾 Be ware that there are lots of pigeons. 🥾 Wear hiking shoes 🧴 No shade. Put sunscreen & bring water. Go early in the morning or later in the afternoon when it's cooler 😉 🚗 free street parking 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭: This cave was believed to have been a home of a mythical Chumash shaman who ultimately met his end by execution after murdering the son of the Chumash chief. Thanks @maria.zamri for letting me tag along & taking pictures #hikinglife #hikingcalifornia #supportchinatown #f4follow #l4likes #picoftheday #hikinggirl #adv enture #exploreLA #instagood #discoverLA #nature #hikingadventures #hiddengem #instagood #exploresocal I want to connect with people #I want to connect with people who like photography #smartphone photography
A cute parasol on a nice terrace A mall where you can spend all day 💫 📸: @thisislinasasaki ・・・ 🚗BACK TO THE SOCAL campaign is underway! 🚗 In a world where you can't travel freely, a social media movement that explodes your smoldering SoCal desires, such as "I want to go back to Southern California and watch the sunset on the beach!" Please post with it!・・・ Life in 🇺🇸 📍 Pacific City One of my best shopping malls in Orange County ❤️ Really liked relaxing at this place while admiring the breathtaking view of the famous Huntington Beach 🏝 It also offers unique shops and awesome foods, my favorite were Truffle Burger with portobello patty and Truffle Fries at “The American Dream” and ice creams with unique flavors at “Hans' Homemade Ice Cream” ♡ An open mall located right near the famous Huntington Beach 🏝 The atmosphere is great because it is on the beach side ♡ Especially in this space, the scenery is very beautiful, and it's especially beautiful in the evening when it's not too dark yet and it's just starting to light up. A wonderful burger shop truffle burger (portobello mushroom patty) and truffle fries, and an ice cream shop with a unique flavor (I like banana flavors 🍌) ❤️ ・・・ #American life #American lover #American life #California Life #California life #travel lover girls #overseas life #overseas travel lover #overseas travel love #overseas life #fashionable #instagram #study abroad life #costa mesa #orange county #costamesa #orangecounty #stylish #pacificcity #huntingtonbeach #southerncalifornia #beach #photography #scenery #beachlover
The sun is going down~ It's getting dark at the end of the day🌊 📸: @syk_chic ・・・ In SoCalization, the state of emergency will be lifted nationwide, and the BACK TO THE SOCAL campaign will be held in conjunction with the California Wine Month. ] is being implemented 🏁 Apply for a nice photo and get a prize! Check out our profile for more details 🌊 #BackToTheSoCal ・・・Overseas Migration #Manhattan Beach #manhattanbeach #laphotography #sunsetbeach
Paseo Nuevo's wonderful staircase is a recommended photo spot in Santa Barbara 📍 The tile design that changes with each step is wonderful 💫 Let us know where you're going next ✈️ 📸: @roseismypup ・・・ In SoCalization, an emergency We are carrying out [BACK TO THE SOCAL Campaign] in conjunction with the nationwide cancellation of the declaration and California Wine Month 🏁 Apply for a wonderful photo and get a prize! Check my profile for details 🌊 #BackToTheSoCal ・・・ .. July4th vacation is over 🌴♡ . (*´︶`*)╯♡ . Please come ☺️ . . . . . . . . . #I want to study abroad in America #I want to study abroad in America #I want to study abroad in Los Angeles #I love Los Angeles #I want to go to LA #I want to work freely #I want to connect with people who like travel #Tabijo #I want to connect with people who like Hawaii #I want to connect with people who like beach #palmsprings #santababara #Santa Barbara #l4l #fashion outfit
"Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully." - Kristen Butler 📸: @erizistable ・・・ SoCalization Now, we are carrying out [BACK TO THE SOCAL Campaign] in conjunction with the nationwide cancellation of the emergency declaration and California Wine Month 🏁 Apply for a wonderful photo and get a prize! Check out our profile for more details 🌊 #BackToTheSoCal ・・・ Hello from S. California 🌴💛 #palmtrees #losangeles #la #erizistable #自然 #positivevibes #photography #inspirationalquotes #beautifuldestinations #travelphotography #travelblogger #bluesky #sunset #travel #awesome_earthpix #authenticity #positive thinking #happiness #motivation #palm tree #California #living abroad #overseas life #international marriage #American life #sky #clouds #blue sky #living in California
DON'T MISS OUT!
I have to live one day at a time 🌿
You Only Live Once. #YOLO "
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