Akigawa River Cleanup

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International Students × Tokyo Mountain Side Local members! Fun River Cleanup and Cultural Exchange at the Atmospheric Yokokuin Temple in Akiruno City!

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【Key Points】

①: River Cleanup × Cultural Exchange!

This river cleanup event is a collaboration with Glocal Mitaka! Local residents and international students from around the world will come together for a fun cleanup activity while engaging in cultural exchange amidst the great nature of Tokyo's mountain side! There will also be a special workshop!

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②: Special Lesson! Stone Skipping Workshop by a World Champion!

Stone skipping is a game where you throw flat stones across the surface of a river. This time, we'll have Mr. Hashimoto, a world champion stone skipper, conducting a stone skipping workshop!

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【Details】

■ Organizer: Tokyo Mountain Side River Cleanup

https://www.facebook.com/AkigawaRiverCleanup

■ Co-organizer: Glocal Mitaka

https://www.instagram.com/glocal.mitaka/

■ Date: Saturday, September 14, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

*You may leave at any time!

■ Meeting Times:

① For those coming by train:

9:00 AM at JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

*There's a train arriving at JR Musashi-Itsukaichi at 8:50 AM

② For those coming by car:

9:30 AM at Yokokuin Temple https://maps.app.goo.gl/UE6Rp37P1TaQEitH9

*About 15 minutes by car from JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

*Parking fee: 1,000 yen per day

■ Schedule

09:00 Meeting for train arrivals at JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station

09:30 Meeting for car arrivals at Yokokuin Temple

09:30 - 12:00 River Cleanup

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch (Bring your own)

13:00 - 15:00 Stone Skipping Workshop

15:00 - 15:30 Closing

15:30 Dismissal

■ What to Bring

Clothes suitable for work,

rain gear (raincoat),

backpack,

gloves (with non-slip grip),

towel,

hat,

change of clothes,

shoes that can get wet (you'll enter the river; sandals not allowed, shoes must cover toes),

lunch,

snacks (e.g., chocolate),

drinks

■ Participation Fee

500 yen (children free)