Details later.
1) Oze Asian Skunk Cabbage Hike
(Intermediate level)(Postponed in case of rain)(￥1000 Participation Fee)
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: 9:45 Aizu Line Aizu-Tajima Station Ticket Gate
We will take a bus at 10:00.
The buses are not running frequently so we cannot wait for the next bus.
https://www.aizubus.com/rosen/pdf/20250401/04_tajima_hinoemata_oze_202505.pdf?20250428
☆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-Tajima Station at 9:42.
☆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 15:10.
☆Train: If you are going back to Asakusa, take the 17:48 Aizu Line limited express train from Aizu- Tajima Station (going towards Asakusa). This arrives at Tobu Line Asakusa Station at 21:05.
☆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.
☆Walking Time : About 4 hours. (7km)
☆Please have your rucksack and headlight and wear appropriate shoes for a hike to avoid injury.
☆Bring your own lunch and drinks.
☆The program is ¥1000
☆The donation will be given to Riasnomori – an organization in Ishinomaki which works for community development.
2) FOE Environmental Project
(Participation Fee 500 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to David (jambodave@green.email.ne.jp ) by June 5 (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 bamboo grass, plum picking?)
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)
(Easy)(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Place/Time: Mogusaen Station (Keio Line) at 10:27 am or TamaDobutsukoen Station at 1:30 pm
Course: Mogusaen Station (Keio Line) – Nanao Hills Hiking Course – Mogusadai Nature Park – Tama Zoo hiking course – Takahatafudo-son Temple (7500 hydrangeas of 20 different species) – Hydrangea Festival (Parade, Yosakoi Dance, etc) – Takahatafudo Station (Keio Line)
Walking Time: About 4 Hours (10 km)
Organized by Tokyo River Friends
SCHEDULE
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station: 14:30
Gather riverside 15:00
Finishing up: 18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai 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 25-30 min. walk to our location
on
the island under the elevated C2 highway walking from
the
Kasaibashi
Bridge under the Tozai Line bridge to the end of the
pod
section. 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.
1) Satoyama Nature Exploratory Course
The walk is canceled due to bad weather.
(Easy)(Participation Fee 1000 yen)(Cancelled in case of rain)
Meeting Place & Time: KeioKatakura Station (Keio Line) Ticket Gate at 10:35 am
Train Schedule: Kitano Departure – 10:31, Keio-Katakura Station Arrival – 10:33
Course: Keio-Katakura Station – Katakura Palace Remains Park (lunch) – Mixed Forest Road – Mt. Fuji Lookout Point – Mt. Ootsuka Park – Silk Road – KamiYuugi Park – Minami-Oosawa Station (Keio Line)
Walking Time: About 4 Hours (10 km)
We finish a walk at the outlet near Minami-Osawa station.
2) Shinagawa Firefly Watching
(Easy Course)(Cancelled in case of heavy rain)(¥1000 Participation fee)
You can watch fireflies in Shinagawa. High schoolers are raising fireflies in this small place.
☆Meeting Time/Place: 18:30 JR Oimachi Station Central ticket gate
☆Course : Oimachi Station – Shinagawa Shoei Nature Reservation Garden – Omori Station
☆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.
This month’s donations go to Rainforest Alliance – a group that promotes sustainability in farming, trade, tourism and areas of finance