Tokyo River Friends

多摩川のクリーンアップ (大師橋)
2020-10-04 10:00 - 15:30 (Asia/Tokyo)
Gather at Daishibashi Station: 10:00
(Keiykyu Daishi Line from Kawasaki)
Go to the river 10:10
River Clean Up: 10:20-12:30
Lunch Riverside: 12:30-13:00
River Clean Up: 13:00-14:30
Relaxing riverside: 14:30-15:00
Return to station: 15:00
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at Daishibashi Station (Keiykyu Daishi Line from Kawasaki) outside the ticket gate at 10:00, and then take a short walk to the river and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours with a lunch break in the middle. Convenience stores are within a 5-minute so it will be easy to buy a bento.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a short 5-min. walk to our location on the river at the waterline near the Daishi 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.

Tamagawa Clean Up (Daishibashi)
2020-10-04 10:00 - 15:30

Edogawa River Clean Up (Myoden)
2020-09-19 13:00 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Myoden Station: 13:00
Go to the river by car: 13:10
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 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. We’ll start under the Tokyo Bay front bridges (Rt. 357, highway & Keiyo Line)
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 will be cleaning up under the cover of bridges. 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)
2020-09-19 13:00 - 17:00

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（南砂町）
2020-08-30 13:00 - 17:30
Gather at MINAMI SUNAMACHI Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station: 17:00-17:15
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at MINAMI SUNAMACHI Station (Tozai Line) outside the ticket gate for exits 2 & 3 at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3.5 hours.
MORNING SESSION (optional)
I may not make it to the river early tomorrow but members are welcome to come at any time and collect trash. Just try some basic sorting, e.g., burnable, cans, glass, pet bottles, etc., using your own bags or dumping all the nonburanble things into a pile for later sorting.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 20-min walk to our location at the water line adjacent to the Tozai 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 (MINAMI SUNAMACHI)
2020-08-30 13:00 - 17:30

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典)
2020-08-22 13:00 - 17:30
*** NOTE: This event has changed to Aug. 22 (Sat.) ***
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.
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.

Edogawa River Clean Up
2020-08-22 13:00 - 17:30

荒川のクリーンアップ (西葛西)
2020-08-02 13:00 - 17:30
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station: 17:00-17:15
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station (Tozai 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 3.5 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 on the back side of the Nakade island between the Kasaibashi Bridge and the Shinjuku Line train bridge but closer to the Kasaibashi 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 (at Nishi Kasai)
2020-08-02 10:00 - 17:30

荒川ゴミ拾い（南砂町）
2020-07-26 13:00 - 17:00
Gather at MINAMI SUNAMACHI Station: 13:00
Go to the river 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station: 17:00-17:15
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at MINAMI SUNAMACHI Station (Tozai Line) outside the ticket gate for exits 2 & 3 at 13:00, and then go to the Arakawa River and pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3.5 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 20-min walk to our location at the water line adjacent to the Tozai 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 (Minami Sunamachi)
2020-07-26 13:00 - 17:00

Edogawa River Clean Up (MYODEN)
2020-07-18 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
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 about 3 hours.
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.

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典)
2020-07-18 13:00 - 17:00

Edogawa River Clean Up (Barakinakayama)
2020-06-20 13:00 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Barakinakayama Station: 13:00
Arrive at river: 13:30 (behind the Clean Spa)
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station by Car: 17:00-17:15
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 about 3 hours.
OPTIONAL MORNING SESSION
As I will be on the river in the morning doing some scouting and precleaning, people are welcome to join me at that time, but please make specific arrangements with me by e-mail, arrival time, meet up location, etc.
INFO:
If you come late, it will be about a 25-min walk to our location behind the Clean Center / 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. The Clean Spa also has courtesy shuttle buses running from the station. 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.

江戸川ゴミ拾い (原木中山)
2020-06-20 13:00 - 17:00

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典)
2020-05-17 10:00 - 18:00
May’sEdogawa River Clean Up has been moved to SUNDAY (May 17) due to rain forecast all day on Saturday. Once again, please observe the Corona measures below.

1. Please refrain from using pub lic transportation (trains, buses, etc.), so participants should only people living nearby who can come by bicycle or car.
2. We will omit group activities, e.g., meeting at the station and going to the river together, dinner afterwards, etc. Participants should go to the river directly.
3. I am designating target areas, and people can go anytime on the scheduled day or even on another day and collect trash using your own bags (sort by burnable, glass bottles, cans, PET bottles, non burnable)
If you will attend any of these events please message or call me (090-1847-5075) so that I know to look for you.

Edogawa River Clean Up
2020-05-17 10:00 - 18:00
May’s Edogawa River Clean Up has been moved to SUNDAY (May 17) due to rain forecast all day on Saturday. Once again, please observe the Corona measures below.
1. Please refrain from using public transportation (trains, buses, etc.), so participants should only people living nearby who can come by bicycle or car.
2. We will omit group activities, e.g., meeting at the station and going to the river together, dinner afterwards, etc. Participants should go to the river directly.
3. I am designating target areas, and people can go anytime on the scheduled day or even on another day and collect trash using your own bags (sort by burnable, glass bottles, cans, PET bottles, non burnable)

荒川のクリーンアップ (船堀町)
2020-05-03 13:00 - 18:00
This weekend’s Arakawa River Clean Up event will again be adjusted away from a group activity to more of an individual effort due to the ongoing Corona situation. Basically this will be as follows:

1. Please refrain from using public transportation (trains, buses, etc.), so participants should only people living nearby who can come by bicycle or car.

2. We will omit group activities, e.g., meeting at the station and going to the river together, dinner afterwards, etc. Just go to the river directly.

3. I am designating the target area below, and people can go anytime this weekend (Sat. or Sun.) or even next week and collect trash using your own clear bags. The blue area is very easy and in need of cleaning. We already did the green area but there may be some new trash. Then, the red area will be challenging but should be lots of trash.

4. I and a couple of other regulars will be out there on Sunday from 10:00a.m. until dark. I’ll have bags with me. Optimal tide will be 9:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.. for accessing the line along the tetrapods. Participants can join our group at that time. Look for our trash bags set out on the road to find our location.

The group should not be large and we’ll just keep some distance during break times. Trash collection itself is basically a solitary activity, so as long as it is okay to go outside for exercise like walks, jogging, etc. there should be no problem with people living nearby getting their exercise on the river. BTW, if you will join could you message me to let me know to expect you.

Arakawa River Clean Up (at Funabori)
2020-05-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2020-04-05 13:00 - 17:30

江戸川ゴミ拾い
2020-04-19 10:00 - 18:00
Our regular monthly Edogawa Clean Up event will be held in April BUT THIS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY April 19 (due to bad weather forecast on Saturday). As has been the case recently, I would like to limit participation to people living nearby who can come by bicycle (without using public transportation). There will be no meetup at the station and no going and returning together. Just go directly to the river on the Barakinakayama side. I’m going to be on the river most of the day. If any would like to join, please message me to let me know to expect you.

Edogawa River Clean Up
2020-04-19 10:00 - 18:00

荒川ゴミ拾い（南砂町）
2020-03-29 13:00 - 17:00
In consideration of recent Corona Virus measures for distancing and the Tokyo’s governor’s request to for people to not go out this weekend, our Mar. 29 (Sun.) event at Minami Sunamachi is being adjusted as follows:
1. Let’s limit participation only to people who can come by bicycle or car (not using public transportation)
2. The meeting time will be 1:20 at the waterline next to the Tozai Line train bridge. (So there will be no meet up at the station, but rather people will go to the river directly.)

3. The fewer number of participants will avoid close contact, no shaking hands, talking from a bit of distance, etc.
4. Participants can come any time on Saturday or Sunday and collect trash along the walkway on the map. Just use your own trash bags for burnable trash and dump everything else in a pile next to the bag(s), which can be left on the ridge just above the walkway. I will collect and sort these later. David Howenstein will be out there on Saturday and I’ll be there on Sunday. So, this activity can be done alone or in a small group, which will meetup Sunday from 1:20pm riverside. Then, if participants avoid public transportation, I think we can fall within recent guidelines for distancing.
5. There will of course be no nijikai dinner afterwards.
If there are any questions please call my cell phone 090-1847-5075, or e-mail me at yaesukita[at]gmail[dot].com

Arakawa River Clean Up (Minami Sunamachi)
2020-03-29 13:00 - 17:00

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典)
2020-03-21 13:00
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 (optional)
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.
SWIMMING (optional)
The Ichikawa Clean Spa with swimming pool (jacuzzis), and sento with rotemburo is about 20 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)
MORNING SESSION (optional)
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.

Edogawa River Clean Up + Nijikai Dinner (optional)
2020-03-21 13:00

江戸川ゴミ拾い (原木中山)
2020-02-15 13:00 - 17:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA 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 (optional) at nearby restaurant: 17:30-18:30
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 about 3 hours.
NIJIKAI DINNER (optional)
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.
SWIMMING (optional)
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)
MORNING SESSION (optional)
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.

Edogawa River Clean Up (BARAKINAKAYAMA)
2020-02-15 13:00 - 17:00

荒川ゴミ拾い (八広)
2020-01-26 13:00 - 17:00
We will meet at Yahiro Station (Asakusa Line) outside the only ticket gate at 1:00pmn, and then walk to the river (about 6-7 min.) and pick up trash along the river bank for about 3 to 3.5 hours. Afterwards we will have a river side dinner picnic or go to a nearby restaurant for dinner (participants will decide based on weather, etc.)
Recommended: Wear appropriate clothes for the weather and generally older clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Rubber boots are optional for this clean up (some muddy places but participants can also stay on dry land).
If you come late, walk to the river (between the Route 6 bridge and the train line bridge) and look for us at the water line. Also call my cell phone 090-1847-5075 if there are any problems finding us.
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. If you will attend please message yaesukita[at]gmail[dot]com
