(Easy, FREE (no Jambo fee but the park entrance fee is ¥450), Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting time/place: 10:50 am at the ShinrinKoen Station ticket gate

Train: For those going from Ikebukuro, Ikebukuro Departure (TobuTojo Line going towards Ogawamachi) – 10:00, ShinrinKoen Arrival – 10:48

From Shinrin Koen Station, we go to the North Exit bus area and take the 11:02 bus to ShinrinKoen’s South Gate (takes 5 minutes and costs ¥210).

This is a huge, beautiful park in Saitama with wonderful gardens, woods, nature and bike paths, a frisbee golf course, etc. There are many kinds of flowers in bloom, especially the cockscomb and coleus fields.

Please also take a look at the HP

●Requests to the participants

1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.

2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.

3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.

(1) Kurihama Flower Park and Seaside Walking Course
(Easy Course) (Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Canceled in case of rain)

Meeting place and time: 10:44 am at the ticket gate at YRP Nobi Station

Train: If you are going from Shinagawa, Shinagawa Departure (KeihinKyuko going towards Misakiguchi) – 9:39,, YRP Nobi Arrival – 10:41

Course: YRP Nobi Station – Nobi Beach (walk along the beach) – Kurihama Flower Park – Perry Park – Keikyuu Kurihama Station

Total course time: 4-5 hours

This route begins with a walk along the beach and then walking along the road with ocean views to Kurihama Flower Park, where there are large Cosmos Flower fields (some are blooming but many were hit by the recent typhoon) and sunflowers are blooming.

Kurihama Flower Park

Bring your own beverages and lunch.

●Requests to the participants

1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.

2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.

3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

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.

Please contact the event leader (Mariko Ichikawa) directly for any inquires about this event. 

(1) Regional Shops Walking Tour
(Easy)(￥1000 Participation Fee) (Cancelled in case of heavy rain)

Local governments have shops in Tokyo to promote their regions through food, souvenirs and tourist information. You can enjoy eating and traveling around Japan with less time and money while supporting the disaster-hit regions such as Tohoku, western Japan, Hokkaido and Nagano by purchasing local specialties.

☆Meeting Time/Place: 15:00 JR Yurakucho Station Kyobashi ticket gate

☆Course: Yurakucho Station – Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza – Kesennuma Kuji Fuskushima Information Station Okaeri Kan – Ginza Kumamoto-kan – Ginza Nagano – Iwate Ginga Plaza – Tottori Okayama Shinbashi-kan – Shinbashi Station

☆Walking Time: About 1 hour (4km) plus a lot of time for shopping and sightseeing so the walk should take about 2 hours. You can buy food and drink on the way.

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

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※Do not speak without a mask.
※Keep a physical distance.
※Stay home if you have any symptoms or in case there is an infected
person inside your home (and even someone who has had some type of contact).
※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.
※If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us
know so we can inform others.
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(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE

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 to 3 and half hours.

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 (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.

Gather at Myoden Station: 13:00
Gather riverside:  13:30
River Clean Up: 13:00-17:30

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Myoden Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at　13:00, and then go to the Edogawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 to 4 hours.

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 under the bay front bridges. Just walk to the river from the station and the head to the orange 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 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.

(1) Game Time
(Buy one drink)
It’s a casual board game event. Let’s play various games together. It’s OK to come late or leave early. Feel free to join us. Beginners are welcome.

☆Time: 15:00-17:00 Board games & informal get-together

☆Location: KissaIbasho https://kissaibasho.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.

☆What to bring: Board games if you have.
We’ll bring the following
games:Waterworks, Cards, Uno

☆Buy one drink.

【Notice】
We are NOT encouraging participants to do such as 
–
 Recruiting for religion – Sales talk for goods and services 
– Forcing participants to join any network business.

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※Do not speak without a mask.
※Keep a physical distance.
※Stay home if you have any symptoms or in case there is an infected person inside your home (and even someone who has had some type of contact).
※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.
※If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us
know so we can inform others.

2) Arakawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE

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 to 3 and half hour

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 (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) Yanagawa Hiking & Swimming (Chuo Line)
(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Intermediate (on the easy side) Course)(Cancelled in case of rain)  NEW!

Meeting Time/Place: Shiotsu Ticket Gate at 10:40 am

Train Schedule: (for those coming from Takao) 10:19 Takao Departure on the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki) 10:39 Arrive at Shiotsu Statio

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.

Course: Shiotsu Station – Oono Reservoir – Mt. Ohanna – Namesawa Pass – Owada Pass -Yanagawa Gorge (for river fun) – Yanagawa Station (Walking time: 3 hours)

In the afternoon, we will get snacks/drinks and relax on the Yanagawa River, where you can stroll along the river and swim into a gorge.

Please bring your lunch and drink.

●Requests to the participants

1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.

2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.

3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE
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 to 3 and half hours.

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 (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.

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

Enjoy walking in the woods while having views of the surrounding Tokyo!

Meeting place and time: At the Odakyu Line’s Yomiuri Land Mae Station’s North Exit at 11:55 am

Train: If you are going from Shinjuku, take the Odakyu express train from Shinjuku Station at 11:30 (going towards Fujisawa) to Noborito, arriving at 11:46. Change to the 11:48 Odakyu local line (going towards Honatsugi) and get off at Yomiuri Land Mae at 11:54.

Course: This walking course passes by several temples and shrines, a nice wooded area, a Japanese garden and a lot of green .  It’s  fairly easy 2.5 hour walk ending up at Inada Park (on the Tama River) where we will have a picnic and park fun. From there, we walk to Inadazutsumi Station.  We plan to finish around 4:00.

●Requests to the participants

1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.

2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.

3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.

(1) Yanagawa Hiking & Swimming (Chuo Line)
(Participation Fee 1000 yen) (Intermediate (on the easy side) Course)(Cancelled in case of rain)  NEW!

Meeting Time/Place: Shiotsu Ticket Gate at 10:40 am

Train Schedule (for those coming from Takao) 10:19 Takao Departure on the Chuo Line (towards Ootsuki) 10:39 Arrive at Shiotsu Statio

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.

Course: Shiotsu Station – Oono Reservoir – Mt. Ohanna – Namesawa Pass – Owada Pass -Yanagawa Gorge (for river fun) – Yanagawa Station (Walking time: 3 hours)

In the afternoon, we will get snacks/drinks and relax on the Yanagawa River, where you can stroll along the river and swim into a gorge.

Please bring your lunch and drink.

●Requests to the participants

1) Wearing a mask and keep social distance
When you are near other people or talking with others, please wear the mask. Remember to keep both mouth and nose covered except when you start to feel sick or have a problem breathing.

2) Physical Condition
If you are feeling feverish or feel unwell, please refrain from joining the event.

3) If you are tested positive for Corona after the event, please let us know so we can inform others.

(2) Arakawa River Clean Up

SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Go to the river 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:00
Relaxing riverside: 18:00-18:30
Return to station: 18:30

RIVER CLEAN UP

Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours.

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 (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.