15 Apr 2022, 23:47

Barefoot walking event clear sky & full moon near Izumi Tamagawa

barefoot walking under full moon promo me and mamiko

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the full moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

We’ll also share some quiet time in prayer under the full moon.

When

Saturday 16 April 2022, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meeting Spot #1 by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

2021 aug 16 izumi tamagawa meeting spot

Meeting Spot #2 by Tama River and Odakyu rail crossing https://goo.gl/maps/2Ysk1D4EWmc41q3k7 (on the Tokyo side of the river)

2021 aug 16 tama river odakyu line setagaya

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Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:45 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:55: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the full moon.

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the situation. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

15 Apr 2022, 23:33

Barefoot walking event overcast under full moon near Izumi Tamagawa

Shinjiro and I had a great time! We walked past the fish stairs and then all the way to 多摩水道橋 to cross the river and walk to Noborito.

Looking across Tama river

2022 apr 15 looking across tama river

bare feet at night

2022 apr 15 bare feet at night

Happy foot (at home afterwards)

2022 apr 15 left sole

02 Apr 2022, 20:02

Barefoot walking event overcast under full moon near Izumi Tamagawa

barefoot walking under full moon promo me and mamiko

Shinjiro and I had a great time!

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the full moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

We’ll also share some quiet time in prayer under the full moon.

When

Friday 15 April 2022, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meeting Spot #1 by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

2021 aug 16 izumi tamagawa meeting spot

Meeting Spot #2 by Tama River and Odakyu rail crossing https://goo.gl/maps/2Ysk1D4EWmc41q3k7 (on the Tokyo side of the river)

2021 aug 16 tama river odakyu line setagaya

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

line qr code

Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:45 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:55: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the full moon.

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

line qr code

Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the situation. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

28 Jan 2021, 09:44

Walking Meditation - February Chilly Challenge then let's go to a cafe!

five of our eight walking meditators from January

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Meditation, walking, breathing, enjoying crisp air.

When

gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at noon Saturday 27 February 2021

Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

Details

Third Annual Chilly Challenge: Barefoot Rob Walking Meditation

Join us again in Yoyogi Park! February is usually the chilliest month of the year in Tokyo.

  • Wear layers,
  • keep yourself warm,
  • take off your shoes,
  • enjoy feeling alive!

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45am Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00 noon: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

  • We will meet at 11:45 and by noon decided where to go.
  • We will find a nice place in the big field past the fountains or a dry area.
  • I will guide us in meditation, including walking meditation.
  • Feel free to take off your shoes; whatever makes you comfortable.

Though chilly, the weather will likely be great for walking, so let’s mindfully walk slowly around the loop and arrive back at the clock by about 13:30.

Some of us will go somewhere (TBD) in Harajuku afterward to eat and warm up. You are welcome to join!

Costs:

free!

What to bring

It will likely be quite cold, so wear layers to keep yourself comfortable. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag for them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures in the park

To prevent the spread of coronavirus infection in the park, we ask all visitors to take the following measures.

● When you have cold symptoms such as fever and coughs, please refrain from visiting the park.

● Please wear a face mask and follow cough etiquette.

● Please frequently wash your hands with soap and water and use hand sanitizers.

● Please keep your distance ( about 2 meters ) from other visitors.

● Please refrain from visiting with a large group of people.

● To avoid congestion, please refrain from using large picnic blankets. ( one side: larger than 2 meters )

● Please refrain from visiting with a large group of people.