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

Meeting Time/Place: 10:50 at Tobu Takezawa Station ticket gate

Train:  Please make sure to come by the appointed time.  Trains are not running frequently and we can’t wait for the next train and attend to the latecomers.

If you are going from Ikebukuro, take the following trains: Ikebukuro Departure (Tobu Tojo Rapid Express towards Ogawamachi) 9:30,　Ogawamachi Station Arrival – 10:38 and change trains (Tobu Tojo local train going for Yorii) Ogawamachi Departure – 10:44,  Tobu　Takezawa Arrival – 10:47

Course: Tobu Takezawa Station – Mt. Kinsho – Tenno Marsh  Mt. Kannokurayama –  Mt.Sekison – Ogawawamachi Station
We will have a 5 hour hike that takes us up 3 low mountains (250m – 450m) and next to a marsh.

●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

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Gather riverside:  13:30
River Clean Up: 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.

Nogawa Walking Course & Jindaiji Temple area & Botanical Park (Rose Garden & Chrysanthemums Show)!

(EASY)(￥1000 Participation Fee (Children free) (￥500 Park Entrance Fee) (Will be held even in light rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Chuo Line’s Higashi Koganei Station’s South Exit at 9:00 am

Train: Shinjuku Departure – 8:39 (Chuo Line Super Express train going towardsTakao), Mitaka Arrival – 8:51,  (change trains), Mitaka Departure – 8:53 (Chuo Express going towards Takao).  This arrives at Higashi Koganei at 8:57.

This is an 6 km course that runs through the suburbs and about half of the walk is along the Nogawa River.  We arrive at Jindaiji temple before noon, where we can enjoy the traditional Japanese atmosphere and have its famous soba noodles if you’d like (or you can bring/buy your own lunch and eat it outside as well).

We then finish up at Jindai Botanical Park, where there’s a Chrysanthemums Show and rose garden.  The entrance fee to the park is ￥500 for adults, ￥250 for those over 65 and￥200 those 15 years and younger.

Please look at the website.
Jindaiji Temple
Jindai Botanical Park

●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) Discover, Explore, Enjoy Open Gardens in Kodaira  (Easy)
(￥1000 Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of heavy rain)

Kodaira is promoting its abundance of nature and green environment. Let’s take a walk and enjoy the beauty of nature and communicate through nature.

☆The program is ¥1000.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:30AM at Seibu Haijima Line Higashi-yamatoshi Station ticket gate

☆Course: Higashi-yamatoshi Station – Morita Open Garden – Tamagawa – Josui Promenade Sewerage Museum – Shibayama Garden – Irori-no-sato – Takanodai Station

☆Walking Time: About 1.5 hours (about 6km) 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 following the term  [Jambo]  at the head of the subject. Please replace at with @.

☆ 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: 13:00
Gather riverside:  13:30
River Clean Up: 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) Chuo Line Hiking
(Intermediate Course, 1000 yen Participation Fee, Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: JR Fujino Station Ticket Gate at 10:18 am

Train: (Be sure to get on this train if you are coming from Takao, as we cannot wait for the next train and attend to the latecomers.)

9:57 Take the JR Chuo Line (towards Matsumoto) from Takao Station – 10:15 Arrive at Fujino Station

Course: JR Fujino Station – Benten Bridge – Mt. Kongo (456m) – Tenjin Ridge – Mt. Takakura (379m) – JR Fujino Station

Walking time should be about 4 hours.

We plan to take the 16:06 Chuo Line train at Fujino Station and arrive at Mitaka at 17:03 for those who wish to attend the Halloween Party.

2) Inokashira Park Outdoor Halloween Party
(FREE) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: At the TICKET GATE of Mitaka Station (Chuo line) at 5:05 pm

If you are coming later than the appointed time (After the meeting time, we won’t be able to check the messages on the cell often), please call us at 080-6546-7688, not the text messages.

The party will be possibly at the backside of Inokashira park nearest to Mitaka station. However, the exact location will be decided on the day.

Things to Bring: Food and drinks (for the party), any fun Halloween goods, costume (for those wishing to dress up), ground sheet

We will stop by Ozeki Supermarket (on the south side of Mitaka Station on the way to the park, so you can buy drinks/snacks there. There is a toilet in the park where you can change into your costume. We’ll plan to finish (arrive at Kichijoji Station) around 21:00

1) Mt. Takamatsu Hike
(Participation Fee 1,000 yen)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: JR Gotemba Line’s Yamakita Station Ticket Gate at 10:18 am

Train: Please make sure to arrive at Yamakita on this train (or before) as we cannot wait for the next one (JR Gotemba Line).  Please come to the meeting place by the appointed time  since we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

If you are going from Shinjuku –  Shinjuku Station (Odakyu Line Express going towards Odawara) departing at 8:40 am – Shinmatsuda Station arriving at 9:59 – Matsuda Station (JR Gotemba Line towards Gotemba) departing at 10:08– Yamakita Station arriving at 10:15

Course: Yamakita Station – Biri Do – Mt. Takamatsu (801 m) – Hisari Pass – Shin-Matsuda Station (Odakyu Line)

Walking Time: 5.5 hours

Bring your own beverages and food for lunch. Please wear appropriate shoes (trekking shoes etc) to avoid your injury.

●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

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Gather riverside:  13:30
River Clean Up: 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.

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) Chichibu Hike & Kawagoe Festival
(1000 yen Participation fee) (Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time:  Musashi Yokote Station ticket gate at 11:00 am

Train: Make sure to get on this train as we cannot wait for the next one.
If you are going from Ikebukuro: Ikebukuro Departure (Seibu Ikebukuro Line express towards Hanno – 9:50, Hanno Arrival – 10:38, (Change to the Seibu Chichibu Line going towards Seibu Chichibu) Hanno Departure – 10:43,  Musashi Yokote Arrival – 10:59

Course:  Musashi Yokote Station – Gojonotaki Waterfall – Mt. Sukari – Ebiga Slope – Yugate – Higashi Agano Station

Walking time: About 3.5 hours

Please wear the good shoes for a hike and bring lunch/drinks.

After the hike, we (those who want to go) are going to check out Kawagoe Festival.  We will take the train to HonKawagoe Station (planning to arrive there at 17:01) the parade will have already finished, but the floats will be out and there will be music along with a festive atmosphere. Please take a look at the HPs:

https://www.kawagoematsuri.jp
https://kawagoe-blog.com/kawago-matsuri2022/#index_id4
https://tokyocheapo.com/events/kawagoe-festival/

●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 (Separate Events)

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.

(Easy)(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place & Time: KeioKatakura Station (Keio Line) Ticket Gate at 11:33 am

Train Schedule: If you are coming from Shinjuku, Shinjuku Station Departure (Keio Line express going towards Takaosanguchi) – 10:49, Keio-Katakura Station Arrival – 11:31

Course: Keio-Katakura Station – Katakura Palace Remains Park (lunch) – Mixed Forest Road – Mt. Fuji Lookout Point – Mt. Ootsuka Park – Silk Road – KamiYuugi Park – Minami-Oosawa Station (Keio Line)

Walking Time: About 4 Hours (10 km)

Please bring your food and drink with you. (We will not stop at any stores after meeting). We finish a walk at the outlet near Minami-Osawa station.

●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) Environmental Restoration Project with Friends of the Earth
(Participation Fee – 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David ( jambodave@green.email.ne.jp ) by October 6 (Thur).

Meeting Place and time: 9:47 am at Utsugidai Bus Stop
Those who wish to go with David, please meet at Hino Station (on the Chuo Line) ticket gate at 9:27.  We will take the 9:32 bus from there (15 minutes).
Work hours: 10:00 – 15:30
 (Cutting down old trees, splitting wood, carrying logs)

Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes. Please bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.

Information (in Japanese): http://www.foejapan.org/satoyama/activity/index.html

2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Gather riverside:  13:30
River Clean Up: 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.

(Easy, FREE (no Jambo fee but the park entrance fee is ¥450), Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting time/place: 10:50 am at the ShinrinKoen Station ticket gate

Train: For those going from Ikebukuro, Ikebukuro Departure (TobuTojo Line going towards Ogawamachi) – 10:00, ShinrinKoen Arrival – 10:48

From Shinrin Koen Station, we go to the North Exit bus area and take the 11:02 bus to ShinrinKoen’s South Gate (takes 5 minutes and costs ¥210).

This is a huge, beautiful park in Saitama with wonderful gardens, woods, nature and bike paths, a frisbee golf course, etc. There are many kinds of flowers in bloom, especially the cockscomb and coleus fields.

Please also take a look at the HP

●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.