We’ll enjoy lunch among the Allspice trees and have a relaxing hike up Hodo-san.

Course: Nagatoro station -> Hodo-san -> Kodori pass -> Nogami pass -> Nogami station

Meet at 11:35 at Nagatoro Station’s ticket gate.

From Ikebukuro, get on the 9:30 express Tobu Tojo line train towards Ogawamachi. In Ogawamachi, switch to the 10:43 local Tobu Tojo line train towards Yorii. In Yorii, take the local Chichibu Railway train towards Mitsumine-guchi, arriving at Nagatoro station at 11:32.

Leszek will be at Ikebukuro Station at 9:30, in the front car of the Tobu Tojo line.

Course map
Flower information
Leader: Leszek (070-6572-2537)

From 6:30-9:30pm at the Polygon (behind the Oriental Bazaar on Omotesando)

Map: www.kokusaika.org/english/polygon.html

For JAMBO members, the cost is 3,500 yen for men and 3,000 yen for women w/reservation (foreigners get a 1000 yen discount)(or plus 500 yen if you go directly without making a reservation).

All beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks + sushi buffet, garden salad, veggies, cheeses, breads, and pies for dessert included.

Reservations can be made with David at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp or phone (03-6599-8112) by February 15th. 　

Half of your admission fee will be donated to Abalimi Bezekhaya (Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA) – This is an organization working with development and environmental restoration in Cape Flats. Cape Flats is an impoverished area outside Cape Town which was partitioned as a “Black” residential area under the apartheid regime. Due to poor management, overcrowding, and the unjust policies of the apartheid era, Cape Flats became environmentally devastated. Abalimi Bezekhaya is working to “re-green” the area by promoting gardening and tree planting efforts.

So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time. If you’d like to go with David, please meet at Exit A1 of Omotesando Station at 6:15PM on the 16th.

Meeting Place & Time: KeioKatakura Station (Keio Line) Ticket Gate at 10:32AM

Train Schedule

9:50 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keiou Line (Quasi-express going towards Kitano/Takaosanguchi)
10:30 Arrive at Keio-Katakura Station (Keio Line)
Course: Keio-Katakura Station – Katakura Palace Remains Park – Mixed Forest Road – Mt. Fuji Lookout Point – Mt. Ootsuka Park – Silk Road – KamiYuugi Park – MinamiOosawa Station (Keio Line)

Walking Time: About 5 Hours (12KM) plus a lot of time for fun, so the hike should take about 6 hours.

Course (in Japanese) ecohiroba-hachioji.jp/tounanbu/sizen/sizen1.html

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Volunteering at Tama Zoo

Cutting Down Bamboo Grass and Old Trees

We meet at 9:25AM at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s station (TamaDobutsukoen).

Take the 8:40AM Keio Line Quasi-express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:13AM) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Koen Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:18 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:22AM. If you would like to participate, please inform David by February 7 so that we can get volunteer insurance. If you join this event, please bring the following: Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required. Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.

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Bring your own beverages and lunch.

We will meet at the ticket gate of Sagamiko Station (on the Chuou Line) at 10:42AM

Train Schedule

9:30 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line (Quasi-express going towards Kitano/Takaosanguchi)
10:19 Arrive at Takao Station and change to the Chuo Line
10:31 Take the Chuo Line (towards Kobuchizawa)
10:40 Arrive at Sagamiko
If you’d like to go from Shinjuku, get on the front of the 9:30 train at Shinjuku Station.

The hiking course time will be about 5 hours.

At the end of the hike, we arrive at “Pleasure Forest,” where there is a spectacular illumination of lights. (Adults 500 yen, Elementary School and under 300 yen). Please take a look at: www.sagamiko-resort.jp/illumillion

FUN HIKING & end-of-the-year pilgrimage (3 Shrines and Temples)
 
Meeting Time & Place: 10:35AM at Seibu Chichibu Station’s ticket gate
 
Take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line Express train from Ikebukuro Station at 8:50AM.  This arrives at Hanno Station (the final destination) at 9:38AM.  Change here to the Seibu Chichibu Line (which leaves at 9:43) and get off at Seibu Chichibu Station (the last stop) (arriving at 10:32AM).  
 
Meet on the front of the 8:50 train at Ikebukuro if you want to go from there.
 
Hiking Course:  Chichibu Station – Chichibu Shrine – Seikou Temple – Muze Park  – Music Shrine  – Seibu Chichibu Station 

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The hiking time is about 4 hours.　The park is a huge, forested park with a lot of hiking trails, a spring, observation tower and more. Please take a look at the HP:
http://www.muse-park.com/
 
Please bring your lunch and drink.

JAMBO VOLUNTEER PLANNING FOR 2013 & APPRECIATION PARTY

Contact David if you are interested in becoming a JAMBO Volunteer and joining on this day.

Kamakura Hike, Xmas Lights, & Party (Grade Easy) (Participation fee 1000 yen)  (We will do it even if it rains) 


Bring your own beverages and lunch box and backpack.

Please wear comfortable hiking shoes/boots.


Meet at the ticket Gate of Kanazawa Bunko station on the Keihin Kyuko line at 9:45AM or on the front car of the Keihin Kyuko (Keikyu) line 9:08 train (going towards Misakiguchi). This arrives at Kanazawa Bunko at 9:41. David will get on this train at Kamata Station at 9:15 and ride in the front car with others


Walking Time: about 4 hours


Course: Kanazawa Bunko Station – Kanazawa Nature Park – Mt. Daihei – Paradise Hiking Course – Mt. Tendai – KitaKamakura Station

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Please come along and enjoy the wonderful Kamakura atmosphere.

After the hike, we will go on a Yokohama Christmas Light tour (led by Nori).

Meeting time/place: Sakuragichou Station (Negishi Line) ticket gate at 15:50.

Yokohama Christas Light Course (90 Minutes): Sakuragi cho Sta. ～ Yokohama World Porters～ Navios Yokohama ～ Red Bricks Warehouse～ Cosmo World ～Queens Square

Christmas Light HP:
http://yokohama.kanko-joho.net/xmas/

After the lights, we will go to Watami Japanese pub for a 3 hour end of the year party. All you can drink and set food course (Edamame. chips. Salad. Korean chige. bonito culpacho. baked octopus snack. pizza. fish and chips.  and a porridge of rice and vegetables) from 18:00.
RESERVATION NECESSARY (first 20 reservations will be accepted)
Please reserve (to Nori at oofunafuna@yahoo.co.jp) as soon as possible.

Charity Christmas Party and Fun with English FREE Class

Place: Miran Hall  (Chitosekarasuyama Station on the Keio Line)
Time: 6:30 – 10:30PM
6:30 – 7:30PM – Fun English Conversation (Free talking and Topic (What was your best GIFT?)
8:00 – 10:30 – Party and Gift Exchange
David will meet people at the North Exit (of the East ticket gate) at 6:25PM and again at 7:40PM. Or you can go to the Miran Hall directly.

Fee: 1500 yen (Party)
 Please bring some snacks/drinks.

To go to Miran Hall, go out the North Exit (at the East ticket gate) of Chitosekarasuyama Station, Turn right and walk along the railroad tracks (DO NOT CROSS the tracks). The tracks should be on your right.  In about 1 minute, you’ll come to a stairway on the outside of a barber shop which goes up to Miran Hall.  If you can’t find it, please call 3300-0912 or 080-6546-7688 for directions,
 
This is a Kris Kringle Party.  People who want to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a recycled present (please don’t buy something new) worth about ￥1000 and participants exchange the gifts with each other.
 
Proceeds from the entrance fee will be donated to ACCION International – an NGO which supports poor people in developing countries who are trying to start their own businesses (http://www.accion.org/) and Ashoka – A global organization which finds and supports social entrepreneurs, outstanding individuals with ideas for far-reaching social change. (http://www.ashoka.org/)

So you can have an enjoyable evening and help a good cause at the same time.

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(Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)

9:30AM – 3:30PM

This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may contact David for more details by December 6 (since reservations are necessary).

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