(1) Yanagawa Hiking & Swimming (Chuo Line)
(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Intermediate (on the easy side) Course)(Cancelled in case of rain)  NEW!

Meeting Time/Place: Shiotsu Ticket Gate at 10:40 am

Train Schedule (for those coming from Takao) 10:19 Takao Departure on the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki) 10:39 Arrive at Shiotsu Statio

Trains are not running frequently and we can’t wait for the next train.  Please come by the appointed time as we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

Course: Shiotsu Station – Oono Reservoir – Mt. Ohanna – Namesawa Pass – Owada Pass -Yanagawa Gorge (for river fun) – Yanagawa Station (Walking time: 3 hours)

In the afternoon, we will get snacks/drinks and relax on the Yanagawa River, where you can stroll along the river and swim into a gorge.

Please bring your lunch and drink.

●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.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Go to the river 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:00
Relaxing riverside: 18:00-18:30
Return to station: 18:30

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.

INFO:

If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the river at the waterline 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 as we will use rain ware and take cover as necessary. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled or stopped if already in progress.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same 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: 15:00-18:00 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.

(1) Okutama Hike and Swim

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (EASY) (We will go if light rain)

Meeting place and time: At the ticket gate of Higashi-akiru Station (on the Itsukaichi Line) at 10:40 am

Train: From Tachikawa, take the 10:18 Oume Line train to Haijima Station (arriving at 10:29). Change to the JR Itsukaichi Line train going towards MusashiItsukaichi, leaving at 10:32. This arrives at Higashi-akiru Station at 10:37.

The trains are running infrequently and we won’t be able to wait for the next train.  Please come at the appointed time since we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

Course: Higashi-akiru Station – Mt. Daichou Hiking Course – Tama River (Swim) – Hamura Station

Please bring lunch and drinks.  If you are swimming, bring swimming stuff as well.

●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.

(2) Edogawa River Clean Up

Gather at Myoden Station: 14:30
Go to the river: 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00
Relaxing riverside: 18:00
Return to station 18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Myoden Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Edogawa River and pick up trash along the  banks for about about 3 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.

(1) Beach Resort Holiday

If you have any questions or inquires, please contact the event leader (Mariko Ichikawa) directly.

(￥1000 Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of heavy rain)（Admission
¥1350）

Niemonjima is located in Kamogawa in Southern Boso Peninsula, owned by a private owner. The island is designated as a place of scenic beauty by Chiba Prefecture and selected as one of Shin Nihon Hyakkei (newly-selected 100 beautiful sceneries in Japan). You can go to the island on a rare old-style boat with two paddles within about five minutes.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 11:05 JR Uchibo Line Futomii Station ticket gate

By purchasing a limited express ticket via Japan Railway’s EkiNet website, you can access a big saving of 35% of the standard fare.

☆Train: If you are coming from Tokyo, take the 9:00 JR Limited Express Wakashio from Tokyo Station (going towards Awa-Kamogawa). This arrives at Awa-Kamogawa Station at 10:53. Take the 10:58 Uchibo Line train going towards Kisarazu. This train arrives at Futomi Station at 11:02. The trains are running infrequently and we will be unable to wait for the next train.  Please be sure to arrive by the appointed meeting time.

The trains are running infrequently and we will be unable to wait for the next train.  Please be sure to arrive by the appointed meeting time.

☆Train (Coming back to Tokyo): If you are going back to Tokyo,  take the 15:22 JR Uchibo Line train from Futomi Station (going towards Kazusa-Ichinomiya). This arrives at Awa-Kamogawa Station at 15:26. Take the 15:35 JR Limited Express Wakashio 16 (going towards Tokyo). This arrives at Tokyo Station at 17:34.

☆Course: Futomi Station – Dock – Niemonjima – Dock – Futomi Station
Sightseeing time is about 4 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. Admission ¥1350

☆ The donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development. https://riasnomori.wixsite.com/info

☆Bring your own food, drink, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen and hat. If you snorkel, bring your mask, snorkel and fins.

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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) 荒川ゴミ拾い
説明は英語のみとなります。

SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Go to the river 14:40
River Clean Up:15:00-18:00
Relaxing riverside: 18:00-18:30
Return to station: 18:30

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.

INFO

If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the river at the waterline 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 as we will use rain ware and take cover as necessary. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled or stopped if already in progress.

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

(1) MIURA PENINSULA Walk/Swim/Sunflowers
(￥1000 Participation Fee)(Cancelled in case of rain)(EASY)

Meeting Place and Time: Misakiguchi Station 10:15

Train and bus: From Shinagawa station, take the 8:58 am Keihin Kyuko Line train bound for Misakiguchi.  Get off at the last station (Misakiguchi). It arrives there at 10:11 am.  We will then take the 10:30 bus from Misakiguchi to Sun Hill (17 minutes)

We will take the bus to Sun Hill (Soliel no Oka) to see the sunflower field. Then, we walk to Arasaki on the Miura Peninsula. This is a  coastline hike with nice sea views, beaches and caves. This is an easy walk, going from Arasaki to Nagahama Beach, where we will swim and have some beach fun.

Soliel no Oka

●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.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Go to the river 14:40
River Clean Up:15:00-18:00
Relaxing riverside: 18:00-18:30
Return to station: 18:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.

INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location on the river at the waterline 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 as we will use rain ware and take cover as necessary. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) or lightning then the event will be cancelled or stopped if already in progress.

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

(Easy)(Free) (Cancel in case of rain)
Meeting Place & Time: In front of the Showa Kinen Park Entrance (near the JR NishiTachikawa Station Ticket Gate) – 11:00AM

Latecomers can meet us at the Sunflower Field.  Call 080-6546-7688.

We will will go to Showa Kinen Park (450 yen for the entrance fee) and first go to the  large sunflower field. Then, for those who want, we will play frisbee golf.  If you don’t want to play, you can simply walk around this huge park). Here’s the park map

●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.

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

Meeting place and time: 10:30 am at the ticket gate of Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (the last stop of the Itsukaichi Line)

Train：Haijima Departure (JR Itsukaichi Line) – 10:07　Musashi-Itsukaichi (the last stop) Arrival – 10:26

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!

●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.

(1) Enoshima Beach Fun (Hiking, Swimming, Beach Sunset)!
(EASY) (1000 yen Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of rain.)

Meeting Time/Place: 13:55 at KataseEnoshima Station ticket gate

Train: If going from Shinjuku, take the 12:50 Odakyu Line Express going towards Fujisawa. Get off at Fujisawa (arriving at 13:46) and change to the Odakyu local going toward KataseEnoshima, leaving at 13:48. This arrives at KataseEnoshima at 13:54.

Course: KataseEnoshima Station – Subana Shopping Street – Ryuguchi Temple and Pagoda – East Beach – Enoshima Island (walk around the island) – West Beach (swimming and beach fun) – KataseEnoshima Station

Walking time: About 2.5 hours

Bring beach wear and beach toys!!!

●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.

(2) 荒川ゴミ拾い

SCHEDULE

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 14:30
Go to the river: 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:00
Return to station: 18:30

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate　at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location near the Kasaibashi Bridge. 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.

July 24 (Sunday) – 1) Enoshima Beach Fun (Hiking, Swimming, Beach
Sunset)! & 2) Arakawa River Clean Up  (Separate Events)

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

Meeting Place/Time: Hanno Station ticket gate at 10:40

Train: From Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro (Express) Line’s 9:50 am train and get off at Hanno Station, arriving there at 10:38 am. Make sure to
get on this train as we cannot wait for the next one.

Course: Hanno Station – Mt. Tenran – Mt. Tonosu – Iruma River (Swimming & river fun) – Hanno Station

Walking time: About 3.5 hours

Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.
Since we’ll be swimming in the river, also bring your swimsuit and towel.

●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.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy Course)(We go even in light rain)

Meeting time and place: SeisekiSakuragaoka Station on the Keio Line at 9:55 am

Course: SeisekiSakuragaoka Station – Iroha Slope Park – Haramine Park –Sakuragaoka Park – Shimizudani Green Area – SeisekiSakuragaoka Station

This walking course includes a walk along a river, a couple of green areas, several parks and a couple of shrines. It’s an easy, fun walk which should last about 4 hours.

Take a look at the course (in Japanese).

Please bring your food and drink with you.

●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.