1) Fireworks Festival & 2) Edogawa River Clean Up (Separate Events)

Please contact the event leader directly if you have any inquires.

1) Let’s Enjoy Setagaya-ku Tamagawa Fireworks Festival Together
(No Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of stormy weather)

We can have clear views along the banks.

Meeting Time/Place: 17:00 Tokyu Futako-Tamagawa Station East Exit stone benches
Make sure to arrive by this time since a large crowd is expected. I’m afraid that we cannot wait for late comers.

☆Free of charge

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 @.

☆What to bring: Picnic sheet, food and drink.

 

 

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.

Miki Howenstein

Chichibu Waterfall & Lake Course Hiking

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

Meeting place and time: Ticket gate of Higashi Moro Stations at 10:50 am.

Train: If you are going from Ikebukuro:
Ikebukuro Departure (Tobu Tojo Line going towards Shinrin Koen) – 9:45, Sakado Arrival 10:30 (change to the Tobu Ogose Line going towards Ogose) Sakado Departure 10:34, Higashi Moro Arrival – 10:47

Course: Higashi Moro Station – Shishigataki Waterfall – Kamakita Lake – Shukuya-no-taki Waterfall –  Higashi Moro Station

The hike itself is about 5 hours (14 km).

Please bring your own food and drink.

Miki Howenstein

Arakawa River Clean UP

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).

Miki Howenstein

(Canceled) Okutama Therapy Road Hiking

Due to the bad weather (rain expected all day), we are going to cancel the event.

 

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(Beginner Course)(Participation fee: ¥1,000)(Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place&Time: Since we take the 10:05 bus to Okutama Lake (the train and the bus is not running frequently), be sure to arrive on this train as we will be unable to wait for the next one.

Okutama Station Ticket Gate at 9:59
From Oume Station, take the 9:14 JR Oume Line train going towards Okutama.  This arrives at Okutama Station at 9:57.

Course (from Okutama Station): Okutama Station (by bus – 15 minutes) – Okutama Lake – Old (Therapy) Road – Shidakura Suspension Bridge – Okutama Station

Walking Time: About 5 hours

Okutama Therapy Road (mukashi-michi)

Please bring lunch and drinks.

 

Miki Howenstein

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.

Miki Howenstein

1) Kanazawa Bunko – Kamakura Hike/Beach & 2) Arakawa River Clean Up (Separate Events)

1) Kanazawa Bunko – Kamakura Hike & Beach
(Intermediate (on the easy side))(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Kanazawa Bunko station at 9:45

Train: If you go from Yokohama:
Yokohama Departure (Keihin Kyoko Express (going towards Misakiguchi) 9:28, Kanazawa Bunko Arrival 9:43

Walking Time: about 5.5 hours

Course: Kanazawa Bunko Station – Kanazawa Nature Park – Mt. Daihei – Paradise Hiking Course – Gionyama Hiking Course – Yuigahama Beach (Last swimming chance of the year) – Kamakura Station

Bring your own beverages and lunch. If you want to swim, bring a swimsuit.

 

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.

Miki Howenstein

1) Environmental Project & 2) Game Time (Separate Events) & 3) Arakawa River Clean Up (Separate Events)

1) Environmental Project at Tama Zoo
(Cancelled in case of 70% or more chance of rain)

If you would like to participate, please inform David by September 21 (Thursday) at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp so that we can get volunteer insurance.

Meeting place and time: 9:30 am at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s  Station (Tama Dobutsukoen).

Cost: FREE

Work Details & Hours : The main type of work are cutting down bamboo grass and clearing out old logs. 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

If you join this event, please bring the following: Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes  (like hiking boots) are required.

Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.

 

2) Game Time (Buy one drink)
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 join us.
 Beginners are welcome.

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. We’ll bring
the
following
games: Waterworks, Cards, Uno

☆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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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. 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.

Miki Howenstein

Chichibu Hike & Spider Lily Fields

(1000 yen Participation fee + 500 yen Spider Lilly Fields Entrance Fee) (Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meet Place&Time: At the ticket gate of Musashi Yokote Station at 10:02 am

Train: Since the train is running in frequently, we won’t wait for the next train and attend to the latecomers.  Please come to the meeting place by the appointed time.

Hanno Station Departure (Seibu Chichibu Line going towards Seibu Chichibu)  9:47
Musashi Yokote Station Arrival  10:00

Course:Musashi Yokote Station  ⇒ Gojonotaki Waterfall ⇒ Mt. Hiwada ⇒ Kinchakuda (near Kori River where we see the incredible Spider Lily Fields) ⇒ Swimming in the river ⇒ Kori Station.

Walking Time: About 4 hours.

Please bring your lunch and plenty of liquids.

If you want to swim after a hike in the river , please bring your swim suit.

Miki Howenstein

Akigawa Hiking & Swimming

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Not Difficult) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: 10:40 am at the ticket gate of  JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (the last stop of the Itsukaichi Line)

Train: Haijima Departure (JR Itsukaichi Line) – 10:20, Musashi-Itsukaichi (the last stop) Arrival – 10:37

Course: Musashi-Itsukaichi Station – Mt. Konpira – hoshitake Line – Akigawa River (we will swim and play along the river as we walk back to the station (along road and river) – Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

Walking Time: About 4 hours

Bring lunch and drinks and your swimsuit if you want to swim!

Miki Howenstein

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.

Miki Howenstein



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