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

Please contact the leader directly if you have any questions.

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

Autumn in Hakone is impressive. Onshi-Hakone Park is distinguished by the beauty of Lake Ashinoko, Mount Fuji, and the mountains which surround the park.

☆Meeting Time/Place:  10:00AM at Odakyu Line Hakone-Yumoto Station Ticket Gate

☆Course: Hakone-Yumoto Station -bus(0:33)-  Onshi-Hakone Park – Hakone-no-mori –
Otamagaike – Shojinike Rokudo Jizo Bus Stop -bus(0:26)- Hakone-Yumoto Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 and a half hours (about 3.5km) plus a lot of time
for sightseeing so the walk should take about 3 hours.

☆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. http://www.riasnomori.jp

Please contact the event leader directly if you have any questions about this event.

(￥1000) (Hiking Cancelled in case of rain)(Intermediate level)

Mt. Akagi is one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Just have a breathtaking view from Jizodake Peak. You can enjoy alpine plants around Kakumanbuchi Marsh.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:25 JR Ryomo Line Maebashi Station ticket gate

The buses are running infrequently and we will be unable to wait for the next bus.  Please be sure to arrive by the appointed meeting time. https://kan-etsu.net/files/libs/10899/202304261710364733.pdf

☆Course: Maebashi Station 10:35(dpt) -bus- 11:41(arr) Shin-Sakadaira-(0:55)- Jizodake -(0:30)- Konumatoge -(0:05)-Konumatoge Junction-(0:20)- Toriitoge -(0:20)- Visitor Center 15:15(dpt) -bus- 16:35(arr)- Maebashi Station

☆Train: If you are coming from Tokyo, take the 7:51 JR Tokaido Main Line (Ueno Tokyo Line) train from Tokyo Station (going towards Takasaki).

This arrives at Takasaki Station at 9:44. Take the 10:07 Ryomo Line train going towards Isezaki. This train arrives at Maebashi Station at 10:21.

☆Hiking Time: About 2 hours and 10 minutes (5km) plus time for rest so the hike should take about 3 and half hours.

☆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 @.

☆The program is ¥1000.

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

☆Please have your rucksack and wear appropriate shoes for a hike to avoid injury and bring your own lunch and plenty of liquids.

This event is canceled.

1) Mt. Ohno Hiking & Shasui Waterfall
(Intermediate) (Participation Fee 1,000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Please come by the appointed time as we can’t attend to the latecomers. Trains (JR Gotenba Line) are not running frequently and we need to start hiking as scheduled, so we can’t wait for the next train.  

JR Gotemba Line’s Yaga Station Ticket Gate at 10:23 am
DEFINITELY arrive at this time!

Train: (if you are coming from Shinjuku) Shinjuku Station (Odakyu Line Express going towards Odawara) 8:40 – ShinMatsuda, arriving at 9:59 – Matsuda Station (change to JR Gotemba Line) departing at 10:08  – Yaga Station 10:21

Course: Yaga Station – Mt. Ohno (723 M) – Shasui Waterfall – Yamakita Station

Walking Time: About five and a half hours

Be sure to bring your lunch and drinks.  Also, please wear the appropriate shoes for a hike.

This course includes the Shasui Waterfall, one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls.

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 Jame’s 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.