(Participation Fee 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David ( jambodave@green.email.ne.jp) by December 7 (Thur).

Meeting Place and time: 9:47 am at Utsugidai Bus Stop

Those who wish to go with David,  please meet at Hino Station (on the Chuo Line) ticket gate at 9:27.  We will take the 9:32 bus from there (15 minutes).

Work hours: 10:00 – 15:30
 (Raking leaves, chopping wood, gathering Yuzu fruit)

Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes.  Please bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.

FOE Information

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 10:00
Gather riverside 10:30
Lunch riverside 12:00 (bring your own lunch)
Finishing up: 15:00

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call Miki and David (the organizers) cell phone 080-6546-7688 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled. Please bring rain gear and we will take shelter (under a bridge) until any downpours let up. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled (and usually moved to a different day).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the
 same time.

1) Autumn Colors Walk & Christmas Illuminations
(EASY)(￥1000 Participation Fee (Children free)) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place &Time: Exit 1 of Hiroo Station (Hibiya Line) Ticket Gate at 11:45 am

Course:
12:00 – 13:00 Walk around Arisugawa-no-Miya Memorial Park (Japanese Maple trees) and have lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Walk to and through the Aoyama Cemetery
14:00 – 15:45  Walk to and through the famous Ginkgo Tree lined street at Gaien
OPTIONAL
16:15 – Nogi Shrine (beautiful fall colors)
16:45 – Roppongi Midtown Christmas Illumination
17:15 – FINISH

Walking distance is about 5km. This is a short, easy walk.

Contact: If you can’t find the group, please call David and Miki at 080-6546-7688.

2) Fall Color Walk in Ogikubo

(￥1000 Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of heavy rain)

Have a blast with fall color. Otaguro Park is a lovely layout, with viewing pavilions, stone bridges, a pond, a waterfall, and a variety of color. Then you will find Kadokawa Garden and Gengi Sanbo Suginami Poetry House (a modern Sukiya-style Japanese house, designated as a national tangible cultural asset). The residence of Kadokawa Genyoshi, the founder of Kadokawa Shoten Publishing & Co., is open to the public. Tekigai Villa, the residence of former Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro, was used to hold a number of important meetings in an attempt to avoid war with the US.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 14:00 JR Chuo Line Ogikubo Station East Ticket Gate

☆Course: Ogikubo Station – Amanuma Overpass – Aurora Monument – Gandhi Statue – Seiko Lodging – Otaguro Park – Kadokawa Garden/Gengi Sanbo – Tekigaiso Park – Chudoji Temple – Yosano Park – Meiji Emperor’s Gate – Ogikubo Station

☆Walking Time: About 2 hours (5km).

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko
Any inquiries may be made to ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp with the word [Jambo] in the subject line. Please replace at with @. Don’t forget to whitelist this EM address.

☆The program is ¥1000.
The donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.

3) Arakawa River Clean Up

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO

If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call James’ (the organizer) cell phone 090-1847 5075 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled. Please bring rain gear and we will take shelter (under a bridge) until any downpours let up. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled (and usually moved to a different day).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the
same time.

(Intermediate Course) (Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Ogawamachi Station Ticket Gate at 9:42 am
Please make sure to come at the appointed time.

Train: If you are coming from Ikebukuro, take the Tobu Tojo (Express towards Kawagoe-shi) Line’s 8:30 am train and get off at Wakoshi (arriving at 8:42). Change to the 8:43 Tobu Tojo F Liner going towards Ogawamachi) and get off at Ogawamachi Station, arriving at 9:40 am.

Ranzan Gorge is well-known for its beautiful maple trees!

Course:  Ogawamachi Station – Mt. Sengen (299m) – Mt.Shiro-yama – Mt. Monomi –Ranzan Gorge  – MusashiRanzan Station
We will have a 5 hour walk up a few small mountains (with the highest being 299m) and into a gorge.

Please wear appropriate shoes for a hike and bring a lunch and plenty of liquids.

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate, and then go　to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks  for about about 3 5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call  James’ (the organizer) cell phone 090-1847 5075 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN:

In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled. Please bring rain gear and we will take shelter (under a  bridge) until any downpours let up. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled (and usually moved to a different day).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Intermediate (on the difficult side)(Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting time and place: At the gate of Daiyuzan station (Daiyuzan line) at 9:50am

We won’t be able to attend the latecomers, as the trains are running infrequently and we need to start a hike as scheduled, .  Please make sure to come to the meeting place on time.

Train: If you are coming from Shinjuku, take the following train:
Take Odakyu Line at Shinjuku station 7:41 – Odawara station 9:07.  From there, take the 9:24 Daiyuzan train (280 yen) to Daiyuzan Station (arriving at 9:45).

*Please note that it will be crowded and the Daiyuzan Line is about 7-8 minutes from the Odakyu Line (at Odawara Station). So allow yourself time for the transfer and toilet time.

Course: Daiyuzan Station – Sai-Jo-Ji Temple (a spectacular temple for fall colors) – Myoujingatake（1169m)(nice views of Mt. Fuji in good weather) – Goura  –  Hakoneyumoto (by the Hakone Railway) – Hakoneyumoto Station

Walking time: About 5.5 hours

Please put on appropriate shoes for a hike and bring your lunch and drink.

1) Game Time

It’s a casual board game event. Let’s play various games together.  It’s OK to come late or leave early. Feel free to sign up.

We’ll bring the following games: Waterwork, Uno, Blokus, Jenga, Cards

☆Time: 13:00-16:00

☆Location: KissaIbasho

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko
Any inquiries may be made to ichi_mariko at yahoo.co.jp with the word
[Jambo] in the subject line.  Please replace at
 with @. Don’t forget to
whitelist this EM address.

☆What to bring: Board games if you have.

☆Buy one drink.

【Notice】
We are NOT encouraging participants to do such as;
– Recruiting for religion.
– Sales talk for goods and services.
– Forcing participants to join any network business.

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※Wearing a mask is an optional.
※Follow the cough etiquette.
※Stay home if you have any symptoms or in case there is an infected person inside your home (and even someone who has had some type of contact).
※In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this event may be canceled. We will try to make an early decision, but please check Twitter before participating.
※If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.
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2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate, and then go　to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks  for about about 3 5 to 4　hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the　Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call David and Miki’s cell phone 080-6546-7688 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN:
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled. Please bring rain gear and we will take shelter (under a  bridge) until any downpours let up. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled (and usually moved to a different day).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

1) South Takao Ridge Hike & Hachioji Ginko Tree Festival
(Intermediate Course)(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

MEETING TIME AND PLACE: 9:00 am in front of the ticket gate of Takaosanguchi Station of the Keio Line.

Train: Take the 8:43 Keio Line (going towards Takaosanguchi) from Kitano, arriving at Takaosanguchi Station at 8:57.

Course:Takaosanguchi Station – Nishiyama Pass – Mt.Taikouji → Mt. Enokubo → (Shiroyama Lake view) → Mt.Kusato – Hachioji Ginko Tree Festival – Takaosanguchi Station

Walking time: 5 hours

Hachioji Ginko Tree Festival

Things to bring: Your lunch, drinks, and shoes which are appropriate for hiking

2) 江戸川ゴミ拾い
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at Myoden Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30
Relaxing riverside: 17:00
Return to station: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Myoden Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Edogawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3.5 to 4 hours.

INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the opposite side of the river from the Clean Spa under the bay front bridges. Just walk to the river from the station and the head to the orange bridge. Also call James’ (the organizer) cell phone 090-1847 5075 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN
In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled as we will move to and from the river by car and we can clean up under cover the bay front bridges as a Plan B as well as adjacent areas using rain ware. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location not far from the Kasaibashi Bridge in the upstream direction. Call Jame’s phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.

RAIN:

In the event of light or medium rain this event will NOT be cancelled. Please bring rain gear and we will take shelter (under a bridge) until any downpours let up. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled (and usually moved to a different day).

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time