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On 10/18 (Sat.), the “AREA UNITE 2025” outdoor film festival is set to take place at Matka Otari & Cortina Auto Campground (Forest Area), where a 300-inch screen set up in the woods will showcase special movies by top snowboarders, skiers, and creators from Japan and abroad. The event will also feature talk shows, live music, DJ performances, food and drinks, and pop-up shops. Admission is JPY4,000 per person (free for those under 18), with advance tickets (JPY3,000) available until 10/17 (Fri.).