（￥1000 Participation Fee) (We go even if it rains) (Easy)

Meeting Place/Time: (JR Joban Line) Ayase Station (East Exit) 11:00 am

From Ootemachi Station, take the Chiyoda Line (going towards Abiko) at 10:39. This arrives at Ayase at 10:59 (It changes name to the JR Joban Line en route so jArakawa River Clean Upust one train from Ootemachi)

Course: Ayase Station – Iris Marsh Park (Large Iris area)(Lunch) – Nakagawa Park – Nishi Mizumoto Park  – Mizumoto Park (Large Iris area) – Kanamachi Station

Please check out the 2 main events here:
Iris Marsh Park
Mizumoto Park

Please  bring your lunch and drinks.

The walking distance is about 10 km, so we expect to arrive at the Mizumoto Park Iris Garden at 3 pm. We will go to a nearby convenience store and get some food and drink to have a party and park fun in Mizumoto Park. Latecomers are welcome to join us at Mizumoto Park anytime after 3 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.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

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.

（￥1000 Participation Fee) (Canceled in case of rain) (Easy)

Meeting Place/Time: MusashiYamato Station at 11:22 am

Course: MusashiYamato Station – Sayama Park – Totoro Forest – Hakkoku Green Area – Kitayama Park (Iris Festival) – Higashi Murayama Station (Shinjuku Line)

Actual walking time is about 3 hours, going to Totoro Forest and finishing off at KItayama park (festival) where 100,000 irises are expected to be blooming from the beginning to the middle of June.  (June 4th is the first day of Iris Festival).

Please look at the website

Bring your lunch and drinks.

●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) Oze Asian Skunk Cabbage Hike

if you have any questions about this event, please contact the event leader (Mariko Ichikawa).

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

The largest highland marshland is known for alpine plants such as the Asian skunk cabbage. The threshold is a bit far, but this　course is good even for children and seniors.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 Aizu Line Aizu-Kogen-Oze-Guchi Station Ticket Gate
We will take a bus at 9:40.

The buses are not running frequently so we cannot wait for the next bus.

☆Train: If you are coming from Asakusa, take the 6:30 Tobu Line limited express train from Asakusa Station (going towards Aizu-Tajima). This arrives at Aizu Line Aizu-Kogen-Oze-Guchi Station at 9:23.

☆Course: Numayama-Toge Bus Stop – Numayama-Toge Observation Deck – Oe Marsh – Kobuchi-Tashiro Juncture – Visitor Center – Kamappori Marsh – Oe Marsh Juncture – Numayama-Toge Observation Deck – Numayama-Toge Bus Stop
We will take a bus at 15:50.

☆Train: If you are going back to Asakusa,  take the 18:06 Aizu Line limited express train from Aizu-Kogen-Oze-Guchi Station (going towardsAsakusa). This arrives at Tobu Line Asakusa Station at 21:05.

☆Walking Time : About 4 hours. (7km)

☆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 Riasnomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development. https://riasnomori.wixsite.com/info

☆Bring plenty of food and drink and warm clothing (there might be some remaining snow).

☆(In the evening) No bento is on sale on the limited express and the station shop will be closed by the time we come back.  So we recommend you to bring enough food for dinner as well.

☆Please have your rucksack and headlight and wear appropriate shoes for a hike to avoid injury.

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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
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:00
Relaxing riverside: 17:00-17:30
Return to station: 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 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)  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.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Intermediate-Advanced Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Place/Time: Torisawa Station Ticket Gate at 9:55 am

Train: Takao Departure – 9:24 on the Chuo Line train (towards Kofu) – 9:52 Arrive at Torisawa Station

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

Course: JR Torisawa Station – Mt. Ougi (1138 m) – Mt. Okubo (1109 m) – JR Torisawa Station

Hiking time: about 5 hour

The top of Mt. Ougi is very spacious with a wonderful view of Mt. Fuji.
Please bring your lunch and drink.  Also, please wear the proper shoes for a hike.

●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.

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

Meeting Time & Place: 9:53 am (or 12:00 noon for Latecomers) at the Keikyuu (Keihin Kyuuko) line’s Oppama Station’s ticket gate

Train Schedule: If you are coming from Shinagawa, Shinagawa Station departure (Keikyu line express going towards Misakiguchi) 9:10 – Kanazawa Hakkei Station (arrival) 9:46, Kanazawa Hakkei departure (Keikyuu Local going towards Uraga) 9:49 – Oppama (arrival) 9:51

COURSE: Oppama Station → Ikazuchi (Kaminari) Shrine→Goddess of Mercy Temple → Enokido Harbor (nice walking course)→ Oppama Station (12:00)→ Takatoriyama Park→ Jinmuji Temple→ Jinmuji Station

This course has many historical spots as well as beautiful views of the yacht harbor and rock
walls.

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/koiwa/hakkei/takatoriko-su.html  (afternoon part)

Please wear good shoes for about ４ hours walk and bring some 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.

(1)  Yatsu Rose Park & Yatsu-higata Tidal Flat & Parks Walk to Makuhari Seaside Park
(1000 Yen + 550 yen (Rose Park Entrance Fee)(Easy)(Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place and Time: Minami-Funabashi Station (Keiyou Line, about 35 minutes from Tokyo Station) ticket gate at 11:00 am

Course:
11:00 – 12:00 – Walk to Yatsu Rose Park (and along Yatsu-higata Tidal Flats
12:00 – 13:00 – Yatsu Rose Park (See http://www.yatsu-rosegarden.jp )
13:00 – 15:00 – Walk (parks and city roads) to Kaihin Makuhari
15:00 – 16:00 – Park walk (along the coast) to Makuhari Seaside Park

Walking Distance: 10 km

If the roses are no longer blooming, we will skip the rose garden but still do the hike.

●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: 13:00
Go to the river by car: 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30
Relaxing riverside: 17:30-18:00
Return to station by Car: 18:00

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Myoden Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00., and then go to the Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 to 4 hours.

OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION

As I am often on the river in the morning doing some scouting and precleaning, people welcome to join me at that time, but please make specific arrangements with me by e-mail, arrival time, location, etc. Also, members can clean at any time and even any date. Just bring some clear bags and sort the trash collected, buranable, PET, cans, bottles, nonburanble, etc. and let me know where you leave the bags so that we can collect them.

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. Just walk to the river from the station and the head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us along the water line. Also call James’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 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) Ashigara Hiking (Intermediate)(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: At the ticket gate of Suruga-oyama Station on the Gotemba Line at 10:57 am

Train:（if you are coming from Shinjuku),take the 9:01 express Odakyuu Line train (going towards Odawara) to Shin-Matsuda (arriving at 10:22). Walk to Matsuda Station (which has the JR Gotemba Line) and get on the 10:33 train. This train arrives at Suruga-oyama at 10:54

(DEFINITELY get on this train!!! We can’t wait for the next one and are not able to attend to late comers since they are infrequent)

Please bring your lunch and drink (There are no stores near the station).

Course: Suruga-oyama station – Takisawa forest path – Ashigara Pass – Ashigara Station (on the Gotemba Line). Walking time is about 4 hours (13 km)

If the weather is good, we have a good view of Mt. Fuji.

●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) Game Night (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.

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

☆Time: 15:00-17:00  Board games & informal get-together

☆Location: Kissa Ibasho https://kissaibasho.jp

☆What to bring: Board games if you have.

☆Buy one drink.

☆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.

【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.
※We will ask you to write down your name, telephone number and email address to inform you in case we have a COVID-19 case. We will not use your personal information for another reason.

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(3)Arakawa River Clean Up

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:00
Relaxing riverside: 17:00-17:30
Return to station: 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 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) 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.

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:00
Relaxing riverside: 17:00-17:30
Return to station: 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 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)  090-1847-5075 or David (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 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)(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place & Time: Tsudayama Station (Nanbu Line) at 10:35 am

Course:  Tsudayama Station (Nanbu Line) – Green Hill cemetery – Higashi Takane Forest Park (Lunch) – Ikuta Rose Garden – Ikuta Green Area – Mukougooka-Yuuen Station (Odakyuu Line)

About 4 – 5 Hours (10km)
We go mostly through parks, but there’s also walking on roads.

The parks we go to have a rose garden, an observation platform at the top of Mt. Masugata, a Fountain Square,  a Science Center for Youth (which includes a Planetarium,  Nihon Minka-en (Japan Open-Air Folk Museum / 500 yen) where there are many Traditional Folk Houses and more!!!

http://www.ikuta-rose.jp
http://www.ikutaryokuti.jp/hp/forein_en.html
http://www.kanagawaparks.com/higasitakane/

●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) Chichibu Azalea Hiking Course
(1000 Yen Participation Fee) (Intermediate Course) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Higashi-Moro Station 10:28 am

Train：From Sakado Station, take the 10:12 Tobu Ogose Line train to Higashi-Moro Station.  It arrives there at 10:25 am.

Course：Higashi-Moro Station – Katsuragi Pass – Katsuragi Goddess of Mercy – Mt. Otakatori – Godaison Azalea Park – Ogose Station (Walking time about 4 hours)

https://ogose-kanko.jp/godson-tsutsuji-kaika-information/
https://ogose-kanko.jp/tourist_attractions/tsutsuji_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.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up
SCHEDULE

Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Go to the river:13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:00
Return to station: 17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, 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 between the Kasaibashi Bridge and the Tozai Line 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.