1) Okutama Waterfall Hike
(Participation Fee 1000 Yen) (Intermediate) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: At the ticket gate of Kori Station at 10:30 am

Train: Please come to the meeting place by the appointed time since the train is not running often and we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

9:50 Depart Oume station (Oume Line train going towards Okutama) – 10:27 Arrive at Kori

Course: Kori Station – Oonara Pass – Mitsukama Waterfalls  – Okutama Station

The walking time will be about 5 hours.

Bring your own beverages and lunch and wear proper hiking shoes.

If you want to go to the hot springs near Okutama Station, please bring a change of clothes and a towel.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at FUNABORI Station: 10:00
Gather riverside 10:30
Finishing up: 14:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the only 
ticket
gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along
 the
banks for about 3.5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location 
at
the
 dirty angle between the Shinjuku train line bridge 
and
 the
Kasaibashi
 Bridge but much closer to the Shinjuku train 
line
bridge.
Call the  organizer  (James 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.

(Participation Fee 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David (jambodave@green.email.ne.jp ) by February 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, carrying logs, chopping wood)

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

Here is the information on FOE (Friends of the Earth)

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 come to the meeting place by the appointed time since the trains are running VERY infrequently (JR Gotemba Line) and we won’t be able to attend to latecomers.

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 – Higashi Yamakita Station

Walking Time: 5.5 hours

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

2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

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.

The event is on today.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen + 500 yen for Icicles of Ashigakubo)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time:  Ashigakubo Station ticket gate at 10:17 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.

Hanno Station Departure (SeibuChichibu Line towards SeibuChichibu) – 9:32 Ashigakubo Arrival – 10:15

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

The Icicles of Ashigakubo (only in Japanese)

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

(Cancelled in case of heavy rain or snow)(￥1000 Participation Fee)
It’s a freshwater canal running from Hamura, western Tokyo to Yotsuya Okido. Let’s walk the side path in the heart of the city then have a panoramic view from a free observation deck at a high-rise.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 14:30 JR Sobu Line Sendagaya Station Ticket Gate

☆Course: Sendagaya Station – Yotsuya Okido Mark – Tokyu Kabukicho Tower – H.I.S. Hawaii Shinjuku – Shinjuku Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 hour (about 4km) plus a lot of time for sightseeing so the walk should take about 2 hours.

☆The program is ¥1000

☆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 donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.

Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at FUNABORI Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:00

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku 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 with a break in the middle

WHAT TO BRING
Wear old clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, and please wear long pants. Bare legs are not recommended because they can easily get cut from objects like cut river reeds. Also, a hat is recommended, especially during the summer months, and please bring lots of liquids to drink. Bringing gloves is also recommended but we usually have some extra pairs available to loan out.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location on the island under the elevated C2 highway between the Kasaibashi Bridge iand the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjjuk Line Bridge. Call James at 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.

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

SCHEDULE
Gather at FUNABORI Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:00

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku 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 with a break in the middle

WHAT TO BRING
Wear old clothing that you do not mind getting dirty, and please wear long pants. Bare legs are not recommended because they can easily get cut from objects like cut river reeds. Also, a hat is recommended, especially during the summer months, and please bring lots of liquids to drink. Bringing gloves is also recommended but we usually have some extra pairs available to loan out.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location on the island under the elevated C2 highway between the Kasaibashi Bridge iand the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjjuk Line Bridge. Call James at 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 Course)( (Cancelled in case of heavy rain or snow)(￥1000 Participation Fee)

Moonlight is always a source of wonder, and let’s celebrate it by taking a full moon walk in town. Explore the land by the light of the full moon and enjoy a nighttime experience together.

☆Meeting Time/Place:  18:15 JR Hamamatsucho Station South Ticket Gate

☆Course:  Hamamatsucho Station –  Tokyo Ai Land (regional shop) – Caretta Shiodome – Old Shimbashi Station Railway History Exhibition – Shimbashi Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 hour (about 3km) 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.

1)  Marunouchi Bright Holiday
(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain or snow)(￥1000 Participation Fee)

The area is strewn with around 1.2 million fairy lights giving an extra special winter feel.  Let’s check out the light displays together.

☆Meeting Time/Place:  15:45 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Ticket Gate

☆Course:  Tokyo Station –  Marunouchi Nakadori  – Yurakucho 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.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at FUNABORI Station: 13:00
Gather riverside 13:30
Finishing up: 17:00

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the only
 ticket
gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along 
the
banks for about 3.5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location at
the
 dirty angle between the Shinjuku train line bridge and
the
Kasaibashi
 Bridge but much closer to the Shinjuku train line
bridge.
 Call the  organizer  (James 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) Mt. Zumado Hiking (Okutama)
(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Intermediate) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: At the ticket gate of Kawai Station (on the JR Oume Line) at 10:25 am

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

From Oume, take the 9:50 train  going towards Okutama.  This train arrives at Kawai Station at 10:23.

Course: Kawai Station – Mt. Zumado – Kori Station – River/Road Walk – Hatonosu Station (About 3.5 hours)

Please bring your lunch and drinks.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at FUNABORI Station: 10:00
Gather riverside 10:30
Finishing up: 14:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the only
 ticket
gate, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along 
the
banks for about 3.5 to 4 hours.

ADDITIONAL INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location at
the
 dirty angle between the Shinjuku train line bridge and the
Kasaibashi
 Bridge but much closer to the Shinjuku train line bridge.
Call the  organizer  (James 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.