Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Tokyo River Friends will be participating in the “World Cleanup Day”
event again this year!　This marks our third year of involvement, and
we’ll be joining the official “World Cleanup Day” on Saturday, September
20, as designated by the United Nations.

On this day, cleanup activities will take place all around the world. We
plan to share photos and updates from our event on social media to help
energize this global movement.
https://worldcleanupday.jp/

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

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 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
and the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjjuk Line
Bridge. Call James (the organizer’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.
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) (1000 yen Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Ikusabata Station Ticket Gate at 10:10 am

From Ome Station, take the 9:50 Ome Line train, going toward Okutama. This train arrives at Ikusabata Station at 10:08.

Be sure to arrive by this time as trains are running infrequently and we will be unable to accommodate latecomer.

Course: Ikusabata Station – Tama River Walk – Tama River Swim – a get-together on the River (near Kori Station)

For those who’d like to join, we’ll meet some people on the riverbank near Kori Station around 2:00 pm. Beforehand, we’ll stop by a nearby 7-Eleven to pick up food and drinks.You are free to leave (from Kori Station) at any time you like.

Please bring a lunch and plenty of liquids.  You can swim or dip your feet in the river, so if you want to get in, bring your swimsuit.

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

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David (jambodave@green.email.ne.jp ) by September 12 (Fri).

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 bamboo grass, picking up chestnut shells, collecting chestnuts)

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)

Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at FUNABORI Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 15:00
Finishing up: 18:30

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 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
 and the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjjuk Line 
Bridge. Call David’s cell phone 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.
 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.

Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the
same time.

1) Chichibu Hike and Swim
(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Intermediate Course) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting Place/Time: Hanno Station ticket gate at 10:40

Train: If you are going from Ikebukuro, take the Seibu Ikebukuro (Express) Line’s 9:50 train and get off at Hanno Station, arriving there at 10:38.

Course: Hanno Station – Mt. Tenran – Mt. Tonosu – Iruma River (swimming
& river fun) – Hanno Station

Walking time: About 3.5 hours

Please come in shoes suitable for hiking.  Bring lunch and drinks, as well as a swimsuit and towel (for those who want to swim).

2) Arakawa River Clean Up
Organized by Tokyo River Friends

Gather at SHINKOIWA Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 15:00
Finishing up: 18:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Shinkoiwa Station (Sobu Line) outside the North Exit 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
and the Shinjuku Line train bridge but much closer to the Shinjuku 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.

Please contact the event leader directly if you have any inquires. 

(Easy)(￥1000) (Hiking Cancelled in case of heavy rain)
Let’s admire the view from the top of Mt. Omuro easily by taking a cable car. We visit a spiritually powerful spots as well.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 10:30 Izukogen Station Ticket Gate

☆Course: Izukogen Bus Stop 10:40-bus-11:00 Shaboten Zoo and Mt. Omuro Bus Stop -cable car- Summit -cable car- Shaboten Zoo and Mt. Omuro Bus Stop

♦Cable car round trip ¥1000

☆If you are coming from Tokyo, take the 7:42 JR Tokaido Main Line from Tokyo Station [going towards Atami]. This train arrives at Atami at 9:31. Take the 9:40 JR Ito Line train [going towards Izukyu Shimoda]. This train arrives at Izukogen at 10:26.

☆Hiking Time: Approximately 1 hour (about 1km) plus time for rest and sightseeing so the hike should take around 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 @.

☆Please bring snacks and plenty of liquids.

☆You can have lunch at a local restaurant.

☆The program is ¥1000.

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

(1000 yen Participation Fee) (Not Difficult) (Cancelled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: 10:15 am at the ticket gate of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (the last stop of the Itsukaichi Line)

Train: Haijima Departure (JR Itsukaichi Line) – 9:56, Musashi-Itsukaichi (the last stop) Arrival – 10:13

Course: Musashi-Itsukaichi Station – Walk along the Akigawa River 
– Akigawa River (we will swim and play along the river as we walk – Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

There is an outdoor cafe on the river (for those who want to go).

Walking Time: About 4 hours (only 2 hours if you decide to return to the station by bus). Bring lunch and drinks and your swimsuit if you want to swim!

Please contact the event leader directly for any inquires.  

(￥1000) (Cancelled in case of stormy weather)
This fireworks display is not big, but attractive. Let’s play board games while we wait for the launch.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 17:45 Keihin Kyuko Rokugo-dote Station Seven-Eleven Rokugo-dote Ekimaeten

＊Make sure to arrive by this time since a large crowd is expected. I’m afraid that we cannot wait for late comers.

☆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 @.

☆The program is ¥1000.

☆What to bring: Food and drink.

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

1) Yanagawa River Swimming
(Only river swimming) (Participation fee : free) (Cancelled in case of rain))

Meeting Time/Place: Yanagawa Station Ticket Gate at 11:35 am

Train:  (for those coming from Takao) 11:09 Takao Departure on the Chuo Line (towards Kofu) 11:33 Arrive at Yanagawa Station

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

Yanagawa has a nice gorge that you can swim into. Or you can simply hang out on the riverside, have some eats and drinks, wade a bit and take a stroll along the bank. Also, there is a hiking course nearby for anyone who wants to hike a bit.

Please bring your lunch and drink. You are welcome to leave anytime.

2) Edogawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE
Gather at Myoden Station: 14:30
Riverside Meetup: 15:00
Return to station: 18:30

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

INFO
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location
behind
 Clean Center (incineration plant) and the Clean Spa. First walk
to the
 Myoden Bridge, cross it, and enter the riverside path on the
embankment.
Then 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.
 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) (Cancelled in case of rain)(Participation Fee 1000 yen)

Meeting place & time: Okutama Station ticket gate 10:20 am

Train: Oume Station Departure (JR Holiday Express going towards Okutama) 9:38 → Okutama Station Arrival 10:19

Course: Okutama Station – Tama River – Mt. Atago – Shiromaru Dam – Hatonosu Gorge – Hatonosu Station

Please bring your lunch, drinks, and swimming gear if you plan to swim.