Depending on the changing circumstances surrounding Corona, sometimes the event may suddenly be canceled or the place changed, so make sure to confirm by checking the planned event on this site on the evening before.

<Requests to the participants>>
○Make sure to 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 both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin.
○In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to 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.

1) Okutama Waterfall Hiking
(Participation Fee 1000 Yen) (Intermediate) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting place and time: At the ticket gate of Kori Station at 10:45 am

Train Schedule
9:08 Leave Shinjuku Station on the Chuo Line Express to Oume
10:07 Arrive at Oume Station, cross the platform and take the Oume Line train
10:13 Depart Oume station (train going towards Okutama)
10:43 (or 42) Arrive at Kori

Course: Kori Station – Oonara Pass – Mitsukama Waterfalls (swim) –
Okutama Station

The walking time will be about 5 hours.
Bring your own beverages and lunch (We won’t stop by any stores after meeting) and wear proper hiking shoes. If you want to swim, please bring swimwear and a towel.

2) Arakawa River Clean up

Depending on the changing circumstances surrounding Corona, sometimes the event may suddenly be canceled or the place changed, so make sure to confirm by checking the planned event on this site on the evening before.

<<Requests to the participants>>
○Make sure to 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 both mouth and nose covered, not hanging under the chin.
○In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to 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.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Easy Course)(We go even in light rain)
Meeting time and place: At the ticket gate of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station on the Keio Line at 10:30 am

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

We will walk to Haraho Park where we will have lunch. This hiking 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. We plan to finish a walk at 3:30 pm.

Taka a look at the course (in Japanese) at
http://tama.tokyo-park.or.jp/enjoy/hiking/pdf/keio_sakuragaoka.pdf

Pleas bring your food and drink with you (We will not stop at any stores after meeting)

Due to the Tokyo Mayor’s July 21st announcement requesting people to refrain from non-essential travel during this weekend (23rd to 26), the events on the 23rd (SeisekiSakuragaoka) and the 26th (Okutama Waterfall hike) are canceled. We apologize for this sudden announcement.

Due to the Tokyo Mayor’s July 21st announcement requesting people to refrain from non-essential travel during the 4 day weekend (23rd to 26), the events on the 23rd (SeisekiSakuragaoka) and the 26th (Okutama Waterfall hike) are canceled. We apologize for this sudden, late announcement.

<A New Request from Jambo>
– Making sure to wear a mask, especially on the train after a hike –

Recently, after the hikes, we had an increasing number of cases of people eating and drinking (beer for example) on the trains while talking to each other, not wearing their masks. Since we’ve strongly encouraged everyone to wear their masks on the train, please understand our concern and cooperate with us on this. If you do eat or drink something on the train, please put the mask back on soon after doing so.

This is now the new norm, and Jambo is not any more strict than others. In order to ensure that everyone stays healthy, it’s necessary for each of us to cooperate with this. And this means having the mask fully cover the mouth and nose, not hanging under the chin. Please wear the mask in any closed space (the train, station, or in any shop).  We wish to continue the Jambo events without incident, and in order to do so, we ask for your understanding in this regard. If we see Jambo participants not wearing the mask on the train, the organizers will ask them to put it on. Thank you for your consideration.

<Other requests>
○In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to 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.

(1) Ootsuki (cliff) Hiking Details
(1000 Yen, Intermediate, Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Ootsuki Station (Chuo Line) Ticket Gate 12:25.

Train: Take JR Chuo Line (going towards Kofu) from Takao station at 11:39 am and get off at Ootsuki Station, arriving at 12:24 pm.
We will not be able to wait for the next train since the trains are infrequent. Please make sure to meet on time .

Hiking Course: Ootsuki Station – Mt. Iwadono – Chigootoshi Cliffs – Ootsuki Station

Walking time: about 4 hours.
Walking Distance: About 10 KM
Elevation Gain: About 300 meters
Please wear appropriate shoes for a hike and bring a lunch to eat on the mountain, and plenty of liquids.

(2) River Cleanup
Gather at Myoden 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 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 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 James (the organizer) (090-1847-5075) 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 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.

<<Requests to the participants>>

○In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings, as well as appropriate use of masks (Please surely use a mask on the train, in stores and anywhere indoors). If you have any symptom, please refrain from joining.

1) Blueberry Picking
(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)
(￥1000 Participation Fee) (¥200 for 100g picked blueberries)
Just picked fruits are exceptionally fresher, sweeter, and more flavorful than those sold in the supermarket. You can pick fresh farm blueberries until your heart’s content. Enjoy!
☆The donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.
http://www.riasnomori.jp
☆The program is ¥1000. Blueberries are ¥200 per 100g
☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:00 JR Chuo Line Musashisakai Station Central ticket gate
☆Course (about 2 hours): Musashisakai Station  – Fruits Farm – Musashisakai Station
☆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 @.
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.
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2) Environmental Restoration Project with Friends of the Earth
(Participation Fee – 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

Work: Cutting down bamboo grass, chopping wood, etc
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by 10:00 am on July 10(Friday).

Meeting Place: 10:04 am at Utsugidai Bus Stop
Those who wish to go with David, please meet at Hino Station (on the Chuo Line) ticket gate at 9:40 am.  We will take the 9:46 am bus from there (arriving at Utsugidai bus stop 10：04 am)

Work hours :10:00 – 15:30
Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt and exercise shoes.
Also, bring your own drinks, food (for lunch) and work gloves.

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

Requests to the participants

○In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings, as well as appropriate use of masks (Please surely use a mask on the train, in stores and anywhere indoors). 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.

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (easy intermediate) (We will go even in light rain)

Meeting time and place: At the ticket gate of Akigawa Station (on the Itsukaichi Line) at 11:44 am.
Take the JR Itsukaichi Line from Haijima bound for Musashi Itsukaichi at 11:32 am and arrive at Akigawa Station at 11:41 am.

Please arrive by this time since the trains are infrequent and we can’t wait for the next train

Course: Akigawa Station – Akigawa Hill Course – Mt. Benten – Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

Walking Time: about 4 hours

Bring your own beverages and lunch box. We’ll look for swimming places along the river so, if you want to swim, please bring your swimsuit.

<<Requests to the participants>>

○In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings, as well as appropriate use of masks (Please surely use a mask on the train, in stores and anywhere indoors). 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.

1) Chichibu Hiking
(Participation Fee: 1000 yen)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time:  Ashigakubo Station ticket gate at 10:30 am

Train Information: As the trains are infrequent, we can’t wait for the next train.  Please arrive by this time.

From Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro (Express) Line’s 8:50 am train and get off at Hanno Station, arriving there at 9:37 am. Change to the Seibu Chichibu Line bound for Seibu-chichibu (across the platform), taking the 9:43 am train.  This arrives at Ashigakubo at 10:28 am.

Course:  Ashigakubo Station – Oono Pass – Mt.Maruyama (960m) – Ashigakubo Station

Walking time: About 5 hours

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

2) Arakawa River Clean Up
説明は英語だけです。

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.

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 >>

○
In order to continue sustainable activities, we’d like to ask to keep social distancing and avoid close, group gatherings, as well as appropriate use of masks (Please surely use a mask on the train, in stores and anywhere indoors). 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.

(1000 Yen)(Easy)(We’ll go even in light rain) NEW!
Meeting Place and Time: Ichikawa Oono Station (on the JR Musashino Line) ticket gate at 12:15 pm

Course:  Ichikawa Oono Station –  Manyou Botanical Garden – Kozato Park (Pond) – Omachi Farming Garden – Ichikawa Cemetery – Ichikawa Museum of Natural History – Nature Observatory Park – Omachi Station

We should finish around 4:45 pm.
Walking distance: About 9 km

Please bring your food and drink.

Please look at this map which entails many of the places we’ll visit:
http://www.city.ichikawa.lg.jp/common/000200501.pdf

(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)(￥1000 Participation Fee) (¥800 Flower Garden)

There is a beautiful lavender garden easily accessible from Tokyo. You can enjoy seeing a carpet of lavender. 

☆The donation will be given to Riasunomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.  http://www.riasnomori.jp

☆The program is ¥1000. Admission to Hana Fantasia is ¥800.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:00AM Tobu Noda Line Shimizu-koen Station ticket gate

☆Course (about 2 hours): Shimizu-koen Station – Shimizu Park (Old Hananoi residence, Jikosan Noenji Konjoin Temple, Mt. Asama, Hana Fantasia) – Shimizu-koen Station

☆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 @.

Don’t forget to whitelist this EM address. 

☆Leader: Ichikawa Mariko