Tokyo River Friends

多摩川ゴミ拾い活動（川崎駅に近い所）
2021-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
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

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（西葛西）
2021-03-07 13:00 - 17:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station: 13:00
Go the river: 13:10
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
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 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 will be near the water line between the Kasaibashi bridge and the Shinjuku line bridge but much closer to 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 (at NISHI KASAI)
2021-03-07 13:00 - 17:30

Edogawa River Clean Up (Barakinakayama)
2021-02-20 13:00 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA 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
RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at BARAKINAKAYAMA 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 roughly behind the Ichikawa Clean Spa, which also has courtesy shuttle buses leaving areas station. Or 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.

江戸川ゴミ拾い (原木中山)
2021-02-20 13:00 - 17:00

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（八広）
2021-02-13 13:00 - 17:00
SCHEDULE
Gather RIVERSIDE at YAHIRO 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:10-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00

RIVER CLEAN UP
We we gather RIVERSIDE under the Route 6 road bridge (about a 7-min. walk from Yahiro Station (Keisei Oshiage Line, extension of Asakusa Line) and then pick up trash along the banks for about about 3 hours.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Rubber boots would be helpful as there are some wet areas but there is also dry land to clean on too. Work gloves (washable) are also helpful, but we usually have some extra pairs. Dress for the weather. If you have any trouble finding us,cCall my cell phone 090-1847-5075.
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 (Yahiro)
2021-02-13 13:00 - 17:00

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（西葛西）
2021-02-07 13:00 - 17:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at NISHI KASAI Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
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 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 will be between the Kasaibashi Bridge and the Tozai Line 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 (at NISHI KASAI)
2021-02-07 13:00 - 17:00

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典)
2021-01-16 13:00 - 17:00
SCHEDULE
Gather at Myoden Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station.
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) 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 or Ichikawa City trash 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.

Edogawa River Clean Up (Myoden)
2021-01-16 13:00 - 17:00

荒川ゴミ拾い活動（八広駅）
2021-01-03 13:00 - 17:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at YAHIRO Station: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:30-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
Return to station.

RIVER CLEAN UP
Gather at YAHIRO Station (Keisei Oshiage Line, extension of Asakusa 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 a short 6-7-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 YAHIRO)
2021-01-03 10:00 - 17:30

荒川ゴミ拾い（船堀）
2020-12-27 14:30 - 18:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 14:30
Go to the river: 14:40
River Clean Up: 15:00-18:30
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 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.

Arakawa River Clean Up (Funabori)
2020-12-27 13:00 - 17:30
SCHEDULE
Gather at Funabori Station: 13:00
Gather riverside: 13:30
River Clean Up: 13:30-17:30
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.
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（八広）
2020-12-12 13:00 - 17:00
Meetup riverside: 13:00
River Clean Up: 13:15-16:30
Relaxing riverside: 16:30-17:00
RIVER CLEAN UP
At Yahiro, we will meetup riverside in front of the boat dock, which is next to the train line bridge. This is only a 6-7 minute walk from the station. We will then pick up trash along the river bank for about about 3 to 3 and half hours with a break in the middle. 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 YAHIRO
2020-12-12 13:00 - 17:00

Edogawa River Clean Up -Myoden
2020-11-21 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: 17:00-17:15
(OPTIONAL) 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.

江戸川ゴミ拾い (妙典)
2020-11-21 13:00 - 17:00

荒川のクリーンアップ (西葛西)
2020-11-01 13:00 - 17:30
Details

Gather at NISHI KASAI 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
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 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 Tozai Line bridge and Tokyo Bay (but you have to access the Nakade island from 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)
2020-11-01 13:00 - 17:30
