Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Gather riverside:  13:30
River CleanUp: 13:00-17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank 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 between the Shinjuku Line train bridge and the Kasaibashi 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. 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) Chichibu Hiking & Icicles of Ashigakubo

On this hike, please make sure to wear appropriate hiking shoes (not tennis shoes or sneakers which has the flat bottom). There is a higher chance that the ground might be frozen (due to the cold weather coming in this week). I appreciate for your understanding for safety reasons.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen + 400 yen for Icicles of Ashigakubo)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time:  Ashigakubo Station ticket gate at 10:30 am

Train: Trains are running infrequently and we can’t wait for the next train.  Please come to the meeting place on time since we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

From Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro (Express) Line’s 8:50  train and get off at Hanno Station, arriving there at 9:37 . Change to the Seibu Chichibu Line (across the platform), taking the 9:43 local train.  This arrives at Ashigakubo at 10:27.

Course:  Ashigakubo Station – Oono Pass – Mt. Maruyama (960m) – Icicles of Ashigakubo  – Ashigakubo Station (Walking time: About 5 hours)

Take a look at the Icicles of Ashigakubo (only this season):

Please wear appropriate shoes for a hike and bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

2) Tamagawa River Clean Up

Gather at Daishibashi Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
 Return to station.

RIVER CLEAN UP: Gather at DAISHIBASHI Station (Keikyudashi Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Tamagawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3-3.5 hours with a break in the middle.

ADDITIONAL INFO: 
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location the river which may vary month by month. 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.

Please contact the event leader for each event if you have any inquires.

1) Walk along Chitose River in Yugawara
(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)(￥1000 Participation Fee)

Yugawara is a hot spring resort town loved by many literary artists. Nestled between mountains and the ocean, it is an area blessed with an abundance of nature’s wonders. You can soak your feet in the soothing onsen waters.

☆Meeting Time/Place:  10:00 am JR Tokaido Main Line Yugawara Station Ticket Gate

☆Course: Yugawara Station – Yugawara Ekimae Tourist Information Center – Gosho Shrine – Fukusenji Temple Big Buddha Head – Yugawara Local Collection Museum – Rifuku Shrine – Footbath Doppo-no-Yu – Kofuso – Fudo Waterfall – Yugawara Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 hour (about 5km) plus a lot of time for sightseeing so the walk should take about 2 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. https://riasnomori.wixsite.com/info

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※Do not speak without a mask.
※Keep a physical distance.
※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

Gather at Funabori Station: 12:00
Gather riverside:  12:30
River Clean Up: 12:30-16:00
RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank 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 between the Shinjuku Line train bridge and the Kasaibashi Bridge. Also call David and Miki (the organizer) at 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.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy Course)(Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: Odakyu Line’s Tama Center Station’s ticket gate at 11:10

Course: This course has a lot of parks, green paths, and lines of trees.

Tama Center Station → Otsuka West Park → Otsuka Park → Otsuka East Park → Atago-yama Green Area → Atago East Park → Tama Center Station (about 7 km)

Enjoy walking in the parks and green paths in the Tama area! We should finish around 4:00 pm.

●Requests to the participants

1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.

2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.

3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.

Details later.

1) Mt. Nokogiri & Daffodil Road

(Intermediate Course)(Participation Fee: 1000 yenFee: + 700 yen Nokogiri Entrance Fee) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place/time: Hamakanaya Station Ticket Gate 10:13AM

From Chiba Station, take the Uchibo Line (towards Kimitsu) at 8:44AM.
This arrives at Kisarazu Station at 9:21. Change there to the 9:31
Uchino Line train going towards KazusaIchinomiya. This arrives at
Hamakanaya at 10:11. Definitely make this train as the trains are very
infrequent!

Walking time: About 5 hours Course: Hamakanaya Station – Mountain Peak
(Temple’s Gate) – Lookout point, Sengen Shrine – Hyakushaku Kannon –
Jigoku Nozoki (Peeping into hell)- Stone Buddha – Daffodil Fields – JR
Hota Station

Features: A wonderful view of Tokyo Bay from the top; 1500 Rakans; the
Giant Buddha Stone Statue, “Peeping into Hell”
Near Hota Station, we will walk through the daffodil fields and enjoy
their heavenly scent – a wonderful experience!
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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: 15:00-17:00

Board games & informal get-together

☆Location: KissaIbasho https://kissaibasho.jp

☆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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※Do not speak without a mask.

※Keep a physical distance.

※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.

Details later.

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.

Leader: Maiko Ichikawa

Details later.

(Participation Fee 1000 Yen) (Intermediate) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: 9:35 am at the ticket gate of Sagamiko Station (on the Chuou Line)

Train Schedule: Make sure to arrive on time as we cannot wait for the next train.  Trains are not running frequently so we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

Takao Departure (Chuo Line towards Kofu) – 9:24, Sagamiko Arrival – 9:32

Course: Sagamiko Station – Mt. Arashi (406m) – Mt. Sekirou (703m) – Sagami Lake Pleasure forest (where we finish a hike and take a bus to the station) – Sagamiko Station

The hiking course time will be about 6 hours.

Bring your own beverages and lunch. Please put on the shoes appropriate for a hike.

At the end of the hike, we arrive at “Pleasure Forest,” where there is a spectacular illumination of lights. This is not part of the hike’s program, but if you want to go, tickets are 1800 yen for Adults.

●Requests to the participants
1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.
2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.
3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.