Tokyo River Friends

Arakawa River Clean Up (Funabori)
2022-01-30 13:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Tokyo)
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori: 13:00
Go to the river: 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:00
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Funabori Station (Shijuku Line) outside the only ticket gate at 1:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 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. 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.

荒川ゴミ拾い（船堀）
2022-01-30 01:00 - 17:30

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（西葛西）
2022-01-09 13:00 - 17:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 13:00
Go to river: 13:10
Gather riverside: 13:30
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:00
Return to station.
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about 3 to 3.5 hours.
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)
2022-01-09 13:00 - 17:00

江戸川ゴミ拾い (原木中山）
2021-12-18 14:30 - 19:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at Barakinakayama Station: 13:00
Riverside Meetup: 17:30
River Clean Up: 13:00-13:30
Relaxing riverside: 17:00-17:30
Return to station by Car: 17:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Barakinakayama 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 3 to 3.5 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. Just walk to the river from the station and then head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us along the water line. 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 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.

Edogawa River Clean Up (Barakinakayama)
2021-12-18 13:00 - 17:30

江戸川ゴミ拾い (原木中山）
2021-10-16 14:30 - 19:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at Barakinakayama Station: 13:00
Riverside Meetup: 17:30
River Clean Up: 13:00-13:30
Relaxing riverside: 17:00-17:30
Return to station by Car: 17:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Barakinakayama 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 3 to 3.5 hours
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location behind the Clean Center (incineration plant) and the Clean Spa. Just walk to the river from the station and then head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us along the water line. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.
OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION:
As I am often 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 me by e-mail, arrival time, location, etc. Also, members can clean at any time and even any date. Just bring some clear bags and sort the trash collected, burnable, PET, cans, bottles, nonburanble, etc. and let me know where you leave the bags so that we can collect them.
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.

Edogawa River Clean Up (Barakinakayama)
2021-10-16 13:00 - 17:30

Edogawa River Clean Up (Myoden)
2021-09-19 13:00 - 17:30
NOTE DATE CHANGE TO SUNDAY (due to the typhoon)
SCHEDULE
Gather at Myoden Station: 13:00
Riverside Meetup: 17:30
River Clean Up: 13:00-13:30
Relaxing riverside: 17:00-17:30
Return to station by Car: 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 by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 3 to 3.5 hours
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location across the river from Clean Center (incineration plant) and the Clean Spa. Just walk to the river from the station and then head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us along the water line. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.
OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION:
As I am often 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 me by e-mail, arrival time, location, etc. Also, members can clean at any time and even any date. Just bring some clear bags and sort the trash collected, burnable, PET, cans, bottles, nonburanble, etc. and let me know where you leave the bags so that we can collect them.
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.

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典）
2021-09-17 13:00 - 2021-09-19 17:30

荒川ゴミ拾い（西葛西）
2021-09-05 14:30 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 14:30
Go to the river: 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai 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.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location near the Kasaibashi Bridge. 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)
2021-09-05 14:30 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 14:30
Go to the river: 14;40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai 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.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location near the Kasaibashi Bridge. 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.

荒川ゴミ拾い（船堀）
2021-08-29 14:30 - 19:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Go to the river: 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
Relaxing riverside: 18:30-19:00
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.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25 min. walk to our location about 200-300 meters or so from the Shinjuku Line Bridge (near the dirty angle). 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 (Funabori)
2021-08-29 14:30 - 19:00

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典）
2021-07-17 14:30 - 19:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at MYODEN Station: 14;30
Riverside Meetup: 15:00
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
Relaxing riverside: 18:30-19:00
Return to station by Car: 19:00
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at MYODEN Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 14:30, and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about 3 hours.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location under the bay front bridges (across he river from the Clean Spa) Just walk to the river from the station and then head in the direction of Tokyo Bay until you see us along the water line. 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 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.

Edogawa River Clean Up (MYODEN)
2021-07-17 14:30 - 19:00

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（船堀）
2021-07-11 09:00 - 13:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 9:00
River Clean Up: 9:30-1:00pm
Lunch/relaxing riverside: 1:00pm
Return to station.

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.
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 (at Funabori)
2021-07-11 09:00 - 13:00

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（西葛西）
2021-05-30 14:30
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station: 14:30
Go to the river 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
Relaxing riverside: 18:30-19:00
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Nishi Kasai Station (Tozai 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.
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 me (090-1847-5075) to coordinate a meeting place.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location between the Kasaibashi Bridge and the overhead line tower in the direction of the Shinjuku Line 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 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.

Arakawa River Clean Up (Nishi Kasai)
2021-05-30 02:30 - 19:00

多摩川ゴミ拾い活動（川崎駅に近い所）
2021-05-23 13:00 - 17:00
SCHEDULE
Gather riverside: 13:00 (near Kawasaki Station, see map below)
River Clean Up: 13:10-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
NOTE:
Please note the station to change. As Kawasaki Station is huge and unfamiliar (this time) we will meet riverside and not at the station. Please see map below for the location.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 10-15-min walk to our location the river. See map. 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.

Tamagawa River Clean Up (at KAWASAKI)
2021-05-23 13:00 - 17:00

Arakawa River Clean Up (Nishi Kasai) + Picnic
2021-05-02 18:00 - 2021-05-03 03:30
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 NISHI KASAI 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 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 12:45p.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.
AFTERNOON SESSION:
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) then the event will be cancelled.
Let’s have fun enjoying our local nature while making it better at the same time.

荒川のクリーンアップ(西葛西) + ピックニック
2021-05-02 09:00 - 18:30

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（船堀町）
2021-04-04 13:00 - 17:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station.

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at FUNABORI Station (Shinjuku Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, 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.
(Optional) NIJIKAI DINNER
Some participants may go for dinner at a nearby restaurant or weather permitting we could picnic riverside with some bentos bought at a nearby convenience store. The schedule will be flexible up to a vote of any members who do not go home directly.
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.

多摩川ゴミ拾い活動（大師橋）
2021-03-28 09:00 - 17:00
NOTE: Time changed to 9:00a.m. start due to afternoon rain forecast

SCHEDULE
Gather at DAISHIBASHI Station: 9:00
River Clean Up: 9:20-13:00
(Optional cleaning time: 13:00-17:00)

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at DAISHIBASHI Station (Daishi Keikyu Line) outside the only ticket gate at 9:00, and then go to the Tamagawa River and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.
(Optional) OTHER CLEANING TIMES
If you are unable to make the new morning schedule, I’ll go to the station ticket gate at 13:00 and look for anyone who didn’t get the message or couldn’t make the morning time. But bring rain gear.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 10-15-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.

Tamagawa River Clean Up (at DAISHIBASHI)
2021-03-28 09:00 - 17:00

Edogawa River Clean Up (Myoden)
2021-03-20 13:00 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
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
Nijikai Dinner at nearby restaurant: 17:30-18:30
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at MYODEN Station (Tozai Line) outside the only ticket gate at 13:00, and then go to te Edogawa River by car and pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.
NIJIKAI DINNER
Some participants may go for dinner at a nearby restaurant or weather permitting we could picnic riverside with some bentos bought at a nearby convenience store. The schedule will be flexible up to a vote of the members who do not go home directly.
OPTIONAL SWIMMING
The Ichikawa Clean Spa with swimming pool (jacuzzis), and sento with rotemburo is only 5 min. away on foot. For those interested in finishing their day with a swim or hot bath (bring swim ware and cap, Y500 admission to pool + Y600 if entering sento/rotemburo area)
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 me 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 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 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.

荒川ゴミ拾い（船堀）
2021-03-14 13:00 - 17:30
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This event has been moved from Sat. to Sun. with a new afternoon starting time due to a forecast for severe weather on Saturday.
DETAILS
Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:30
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 at the dirty angle. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.
MORNING SESSION (optional)
I will be on the river in the morning, so participants are welcome to join me at that time. Please go directly to the river as well as call me (090-1847-5075) to coordinate a meeting place.
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.

Arakawa Clean Up (FUNABORI)
2021-03-14 13:00 - 17:30
