Tokyo River Friends

Arakawa River Clean Up (Nishi Kasai) + Picnic
2019-06-02 09:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Tokyo)
The main event will be a clean up in the morning followed by a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend the clean up or just the picnic and or join the organizer in the afternoon for some final efforts. There will be 3 pick up times at NISHI KASAI Station
Part 1: Main River Clean Up 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
Part 2 Optional River Clean Up 3:00pm-6:30p.m.
MORNING SESSION (Main Event):
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to the Arakawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
PICNIC:
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station at 12:30p.m. and go to the river by car for a 1:00p.m. picnic start. Picnic will basically include bentos with desert (fruit/sweets), soft drinks and beer/wine. Y1,000/Y1,500 for participants without alcohol / with alcohol, respectively. Afterwards we can throw frisbees and balls around.
OPTIONAL SESSION (with organizer):
Be sure to make an appointment for pick up. If no one tells me they are coming, I will not return to the station for pick up at this time. Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 2:45p.m.., and then go to the Arakawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
INFO:
Coming by bicycle is recommended if you live nearby as we’ll have to use/share bicycles to access restroom in addition to 2 trips back to the station by car for later sessions. If you come late, it will be about a 30-min walk to our location near the Tozai Line bridge (but accessible via the Kaisaibashi Bridge).Also call my 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’ll use rain gear. 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.

荒川ゴミ拾い + ピックニック
2019-05-26 09:00 - 18:30
This will be a 3-part event centered around a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend one or both sessions and or just the picnic.
Part 1: River Clean Up 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. (morning session)
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
Part 2 River Clean Up 3:00pm-6:30p.m. (afternoon session)
MORNING SESSION:
Gather at YAHIRO Station (Asakusa Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to the Arakawa River on foot (5-8min. walk) and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
PICNIC:
Gather under Route 6 Bridge (5-8min. walk from Yahiro Station) at 1:00p.m. Picnic will basically include bentos with desert (fruit/sweets), soft drinks and beer/wine. Y1,000/Y1,500 for participants without alcohol / with alcohol, respectively. Afterwards we can throw frisbees and balls around.
AFTERNOON SESSION:
Gather under Route 6 Bridge (5-8min. walk from Yahiro Station) at 3:00p.m., and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be a short walk to our location under the Route 6 Bridge .Also call my 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’ll use rain gear. In the event of heavy rain/strong winds (e.g., typhoon conditions) then the event will be cancelled.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

Arakawa River Clean Up at YAHIRO + Picnic
2019-05-26 09:00 - 18:30

江戸川ゴミ拾い + ピックニック
2019-05-18 09:00 - 18:30
This will be a 3-part event centered around a riverside picnic at 1:00pm. Participants can attend one or both sessions and or just the picnic. There will be 3 pick up times at Barakinakayama Station
Part 1: River Clean Up 9:00a.m.-12:30p.m. (morning session)
Riverside Picnic: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.
Part 2 River Clean Up 3:00pm-6:30p.m. (afternoon session)
MORNING SESSION:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00a.m., and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
PICNIC:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station at 12:45p.m. and go to the river by car for a 1:00p.m. picnic start. Picnic will basically include bentos with desert (fruit/sweets), soft drinks and beer/wine. Y1,000/Y1,500 for participants without alcohol / with alcohol, respectively. Afterwards we can throw frisbees and balls around, and there is a swimming pool and spa with rotemburo only 2-3min. away on foot for those interested in finishing their day with a swim (bring swim ware and cap, Y500 admission to pool + Y600 if entering sento/rotemburo area)
AFTERNOON SESSION:
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 2:45p.m.., and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location behind the Ichikawa Clean Spa, or take one of the Clean Spa shuttle buses to our location. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us. There are restrooms in the Clean Spa (Y200 admission to the facility) at the tennis courts next to the Clean Spa (no charge)
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) then the event will be cancelled.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

Edogawa River Clean Up + Picnic
2019-05-18 09:00 - 18:30 | Myoden Station, 1-2-1 Tomioka, Ichikawa City, Chiba-ken, Japan

River Garbage Pick-up & Party in the Park!
2019-05-06 10:30 - 17:30 | Funabori Station
Meeting Place and Time: The ticket gate of Funabori Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) at 10:30AM
SCHEDULE
10:30AM – Meet at Funabori Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) ticket gate (and buy things for lunch)
11:15 – 14:30 – Do a Garbage Clean-up on the Arakawa River (and have lunch) (about a 30 minute walk from the station)(Please bring work gloves if you have them)
15:00 Meet at the Higashi Oojima Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) east ticket gate
15:30 – 17:30 – Party in OojimaKomatsukawa Park (You can buy food/drinks near the station) – A cheers to the new age of Reiwa in Japan, frisbee, etc.
Do something good for the environment and join the garbage pick-up.
You may join both the garbage pick-up (no reservation necessary) and picnic, or only one of them if you prefer.
For those joining along the way, please contact David at 080-6546-7688.
(Canceled in case of rain)

荒川ゴミ拾い＆ 公園のパティー・遊び！
2019-05-06 10:30 - 17:30 | Funabori Station
集 合 ①：都営新宿線 船堀駅改札口 10:30ＡＭ
スケジュール：
10:30 船堀駅改札口で集まります（昼ごはんの買い物）。それで川まで歩きます（３０分）。
11:15 ～14:30 川縁（かわべり）ゴミ拾い ＆　ランチ
軍手が有れば持ってきて下さい。
集 合 ②：都営新宿線 東大島駅改札口（東口）15：00
15:30 – 17:30 – 大島小松川公園のパーティー・遊び（行く途中駅前で買い物をできます。）ー　日本の令和時代の乾杯
環境を良くするために何かをしましょう! ゴミ拾いに参加しましょう!
参加はゴミ拾いだけでも、公園のイベントだけでもよいです。
途中から参加する人はデビットの携帯に連絡してください｡（080-6546-7688）
（雨天中止）

Arakawa River Clean Up (at Funabori)
2019-03-03 14:30 - 19:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
Relaxing riverside: 18:30-19:00
Return to station.

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the only ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.
(Optional) OTHER CLEANING TIMES
If you are not able to make the scheduled time, check for the location and you could do cleaning at your own schedule with the bags left for us to pick up. Just use clear bags and be sure to sort by burnable, glass, cans, pet bottles, nonburnable and batteries, etc. in small open containers.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location the river which may vary month by month. Call my 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.

Arakawa River Clean Up (NISHI KASAI)
2019-03-03 14:30 - 18:30
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 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 walking under the Tozai Line bridge to the end of the pods. Call my 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.

荒川クリーンアップ
2019-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Yahiro Station, 6-25-20 Sumida, tokyo, Japan
京成押上線、八広駅改札口に12:00時集合。12:10頃荒川まで歩きます。（約８分）。12:20頃から川岸に沿ってゴミ拾いをします。
午後3:30時から4:00時のあいだに終了ます。その後、川辺で休憩してから希望者は近くのレスレストランへ行き、早めのディナーを食べましょう。
作業しやすい服、また長袖長ズボン等草むらなどでも大丈夫な服、軍手、歩きやすい運動靴などでいらっしゃるよことをお勧めします。（軍手がない場合はこちらでも用意しています）
私たちの地元の自然を楽しんだり、それを同時に改善しましょう。ご質問がありましたら、私にメールしてください。イベントの当日に私たちを見つけることに問題がある場合は、私の携帯電話090-1847-5075に電話してください。雨の場合、このイベントはキャンセルされます。確認する場合は、イベントの朝にこのページをみて確認してください。
担当者：ジェームズ　090-1847-5075, yaesukita[at]gmail[dot]com.

Arakawa River Clean Up at Yahiro
2019-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Yahiro Station, 6-25-20 Yahiro, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0041, Japan
We will meet at a Yahiro Station on the Keisei Oshiage Line (which is an extension of the Toei Asakusaka Line) at 12:00 noon, and then walk to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks from about 12:20 for three hours or so.
Dress for the weather with warm enough clothes. Rubber boots are recommended or appropriate hiking or walking shoes and generally older clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
This event will only be cancelled in the case of heavy rain. If there is any doubt please check the meetup page for such notices, which will also be sent to registered attendees by e-mail.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time. Please be sure to click going if you will attend.
Organizer: James 090-1847-5075, yaesukita[at]gmail[dot]com.

荒川ゴミ拾い
2019-01-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Chiba Prefecture, Funabashi, 本中山7-7-1, Tokyo, Japan
南砂町駅に12:00時集合。12:10頃車で荒川まで行きます（約10分）。12:20頃から川岸に沿ってゴミ拾いをします。
午後3:30時から4:00時のあいだに終了ます。その後、川辺で休憩してから希望者は近くのレスレストランへ行き、早めのディナーを食べましょう。
作業しやすい服、また長袖長ズボン等草むらなどでも大丈夫な服、軍手、歩きやすい運動靴などでいらっしゃるよことをお勧めします。（軍手がない場合はこちらでも用意しています）
私たちの地元の自然を楽しんだり、それを同時に改善しましょう。ご質問がありましたら、私にメールしてください。イベントの当日に私たちを見つけることに問題がある場合は、私の携帯電話090-1847-5075に電話してください。雨の場合、このイベントはキャンセルされます。確認する場合は、イベントの朝にこのページをみて確認してください。
担当者：ジェームズ　090-1847-5075, yaesukita[at]gmail[dot]com.

Arakawa River Clean Up
2019-01-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Minamisunamachi Station, 3 Chome-3-6 Shinsuna, Kōtō-ku, Tokyo, Japan
We will meet at MINAMI SUNAMACHI Station (Tozai Line) outside ticket gate for exits 2 and 3 at 12:00noon., and then go to the Arakawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Afterwards we go to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
Recommended: Hat, long pants (for weed protection), long-sleeve shirt (for sun protection), gloves, walking/hiking shoes, generally older clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. The clean up route will be mostly paved so rubber boots will not be necessary
If you come late, walk to the river (about 15 min) and look for us at the water line near the Route 10 Kasaibashi Bridge. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us. The adjacent park has restrooms nearby the clean up area.
This event will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain. Check this page or message me if any doubt.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.
Event Leader: James, 090-1847-5075, yaesukita[at]gmail[dot]com.

荒川クリーンアップ
2018-12-23 12:00 - 16:00

Arakawa River Clean Up
2018-12-23 12:00 - 16:00
