Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

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

Meeting place and time: At Miyanohira Station at 10:45am.

Train: For those going from Shinjuku Station

Shinjuku departure (Chuo Line express going towards Hachioji) 9:26 ⇒ Tachikawa arrival 10:01 ⇒ (Change to the Oume line going towards Oume) Tachikawa departure 10:05 ⇒ Oume arrival 10:39 ⇒ (Change to the Oume line going towards Okutama) Oume departure 10:40 ⇒ Miyanohira arrival 10:43

Course: Miyanohira Station – Tengu Rock (Beautiful Views) – Kyuu-Futatsuzuka Pass – Oume Station
The course should take about 5 hours.

Please wear appropriate shoes (tennis shoes, hiking boots), bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

1) Tama Walk/Christmas Illuminations

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy Course)(Will do it even in light rain)
Enjoy walking in the parks and green paths in the Tama area!

Meeting place and time: At the Keio Line’s Tama Center Station’s ticket gate at 13:05.

Train: Take the Keio Line (Express going towards Hashimoto) from Shinjuku Station at 12:32.
This arrives at Keio Tama Center at 13:02.

Course: This course has a lot of parks, green paths, and lines of trees.
Please see http://www.odakyu.jp/walk/course/67/ for course details.

We will finish back at Tama Center Station to see the Christmas Illuminations there (which begin at 4:30).
Check out their homepage at http://www.tamacenter-cm.com/illumi/

2) Edogawa River Cleanup

Gather at Barakinakayama Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Barakinakayama 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 hours.

OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION

As I will be 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.

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 my James (the organizer) 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.

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen and 300 yen entrance to Engakuji))(Easy Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: Kitakamakura Station (on the Yokosuka Line or JR ShonanShinjuku Line) at 11:45 am or 1:00 pm. (East exit, DO NOT cross the tracks).　

Train : From Yokohama Station (if coming from this direction), take the 11:20 am JR ShonanShinjuku Line train (towards Zushi).  This arrives at Kitakamakura at 11:40 am.

Hiking Course : Kitakamakura Station (East Exit) – Engakuji Temple (lunch & sightseeing) –　KitaKamakura Station East exit (1:00 pm to pick up latecomers) – Genjiyama Park – “Wash your Money” Cave Shrine – Kamakura Beach (Sunset?) – Kamakura Station

This hike isn’t difficult (about 8km) but there is a bit of going up and down on a rocky course.

Engakuji is one of the most famous Zen Buddhist temples in Japan and has a large, beautiful grounds. (Website in Japanese http://www.engakuji.or.jp ).  We finish at the beach around 4:15 pm for some eats/drinks/frisbee/sunset.

Bring your lunch (if eating), drinks

1) Environmental Project at Tama Zoo & 2) Arakawa River Clean Up (Separate Events)

（Cancelled in case of 70% or more chance of rain) 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

The main types of work are cutting down old trees, clearing out dead wood, and raking leaves.

Meeting place and time: 9:30 am at the front main entrance of Tama Zoo’s Station (Tama Dobutsukoen).

Cost: FREE

Train：If you are going from Shinjuku, take the 8:43 Keio Line Semi-express from Shinjuku to Takahatafudo (arriving at 9:20) and change to the Keio Dobutsu Koen Line train, leaving Takahatafudo at 9:27 and arriving at Tama Dobutsu Koen Station at 9:30.

If you would like to participate, please inform David (at jambodave@green.email.ne.jp) by December 11 (Friday) by noon so that we can get volunteer insurance.

Things to bring: Long sleeved shirt and long pants (not shorts), work gloves, towel, and appropriate shoes (trekking shoes or hiking boots) are required.

Please bring whatever you want to eat for lunch, and drinks during the work project.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Meetup riverside: 13:00 (not the station)

River Clean Up: 13:15-16:30

Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00

RIVER CLEAN UP

At Yahiro, we will meetup riverside in front of the boat dock, which is next to the train line bridge. This is only a 6-7 minute walk from the station. We will then pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours with a break in the middle. 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) Fall Color Walk in Ogikubo

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

Have a blast with fall color. Otaguro Park is a lovely layout, with viewing pavilions, stone bridges, a pond, a waterfall, and a variety of color. Then you will find Kadokawa Garden and Gengi Sanbo Suginami Poetry House (a modern Sukiya-style Japanese house, designated as a national tangible cultural asset). The residence of Kadokawa Genyoshi, the founder of Kadokawa Shoten Publishing & Co., is open to the public. Tekigai Villa, the residence of former Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro, was used to hold a number of important meetings in an attempt to avoid war with the US.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 JR Chuo Line Ogikubo Station East Ticket Gate

☆Course:  Ogikubo Station East Exit – Amanuma Overpass – Aurora Monument – Gandhi Statue – Seiko Lodging – Otaguro Park – Kadokawa Garden/Gengi Sanbo – Tekigaiso Park – Chudoji Temple – Yosano Park – Meiji Emperor’s Gate – Ogikubo Station 

Walking Time: About 2 hours (5km).

☆The program is ¥1000.

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

http://www.riasnomori.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. 

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko

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※Wear a mask.

※Keep a physical distance.

※Stay home if you have any symptoms.

※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 personal information for other purposes.

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2) Arakawa River Clean Up

Details

Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00

Go to the river 13:10

River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30

Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00

Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15

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.

TARGET AREA

We will clean the backside of the Nakade roughly between the Funabori Bridge and the Nishi Kasai Bridge.

MORNING SESSION (optional)

As I will be on the river in the morning doing some scouting and precleaning, people, who may not be free in the afternoon, are welcome to join me at that time. Please go directly to the river as well as call James (the organizer) (090-1847-5075) to coordinate a meeting place.

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 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.

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

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

Meeting Place/Time: JR Fujino Station Ticket Gate at 10:35am

Train Schedule:
(Be sure to get on this train if you are coming from Takao, as we cannot wait for the next train)
10:19 Take the JR Chuo Line (towards Otsuki) from Takao Station
10:31 Arrive at Fujino Station

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

Walking time should be about 4 hours.
Please bring your lunch and drink.

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

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Jambo & Earth Day Group Bike Ride
(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Easy) (Canceled in case of rain)

The reservation deadline for the bicycles is Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 pm.

The annual bike ride with the Earth Day Ride Group is usually held in April, but has been postponed this year (due to Corona) to November. Let’s enjoy the autumn colors in the Musashino area, having a leisurely ride from Mitaka Station through some residential areas and cycling paths.

Course: Mitaka Station – TamaJosui River – Roka Koshun-en Gardens – Soshigaya Park – Kinuta Park (Lunch) – Tama Riverside – Kanpachi Street – Murasaki Bridge Street – Mitaka Station

（RESERVATION  CLOSED for bike rentals)

〇For those who need to rent bicycles
The bicycle rental reservation deadline is Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 pm (Please keep this in mind since we cannot accept reservations after this.) Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding Corona, the bicycle rental shop (run by Mitaka City) requires all users to provide the information (below) one week before usage. If you wish to rent, please send this information to Miki (seitansai1335@yahoo.co.jp) by the deadline. Please make sure that your settings are set to be able to receive emails from this address, and there may be times it ends up in your spam box, so please also check that to make sure it’s not there.

1. Full Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email address
4. State if you are a resident or a visitor to Japan
If you are a visitor, please specify the duration of your visit (from when to when).

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(EASY)(￥1000 Participation Fee (Children free)) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Exit 1 of Hiroo Station (Hibiya Line) Ticket Gate at 12:00 noon

Course:
12:15 – 13:15 – Walk around Arisugawa-no-Miya Memorial Park (Japanese Maple trees) and have lunch
13:15 – 14:15 – Walk to and through the Aoyama Cemetery (many kinds of trees and graves)
14:15 – 16:00 – Walk to and through the famous Ginkgo Tree lined street at Gaien
16:30 – Nogi Shrine (beautiful fall colors)
17:00 – Roppongi Midtown Christmas Illumination
17:30 – FINISH

If you come late or can’t find us, please call David at 080-6546-7688.
Walking distance is about 5km. This is a short, easy walk.

Nogi Shrine – https://www.nogijinja.or.jp 
Tokyo Midtown Illuminations – https://jw-webmagazine.com/tokyo-midtown-winter-illumination/ 

Requests to the participants

○Please wear masks when indoors (on the train, in shops, etc). Also, after the event, when eating or drinking on the train, please make sure to keep the mask on after each time you eat or drink (don’t keep it off). Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin
○Please keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings. If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.
○In order to avoid crowding at supermarkets and convenient stores, please bring your lunch with you to the meeting place. We will not stop at any stores after meeting.
○Please cooperate with us in providing your contact information (your full name, email address and telephone number) just in case of Corona incident.

(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Intermediate (on the difficult side)(Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: Daiyuzan station (Daiyuzan line) ticket gate at 10:05 am

Take the following train, if you are coming from Shinjuku: Shinjuku Departure on the Odakyu Line Express (towards Odawara) at 7:50 ⇒ Odawara Arrival 9:26 ⇒ Go to the Daiyuzan Line and take the train going towards Daiyuzan at 9:36 ⇒ Daiyuzan Arrival 9:57

*Please note that it might  be crowded due to the 3 day weekend plus the fall colors season in Hakone.  You have only 10 minutes to transfer in Odawara (and it’s about a 5 minute walk from the Odakyu Line to the Daiyuzan Line).  So, please allow yourself extra time for the transfer and toilet time.

Hike course: Daiyuzan Station → Sai-Jo-Ji Temple (a spectacular temple for fall colors) → Myoujingatake(1169m) (nice views of Mt. Fuji in good weather)→ Goura  (Take the Hakone Tozan Railway to HakoneYumoto&Odawara).

The walking time for this hike is about  5.5 hours.
* Please put on proper hiking shoes and bring your lunch & drink.

Please take a look at this link: http://www.daiyuuzan.or.jp

Gather at Barakinakayama Station: 13:00

River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30

Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00

Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at Barakinakayama 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 hours.

OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION

As I will be 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.

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 my James (the organizer) 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.