Chiyoda Ward Reservation for Insect collecting | Activity Japan

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 13:15

We will be holding a tour to capture six types of dragonfly nymphs. Travel by electric bicycle, with a time limit of two hours plus a 30-minute commentary. Includes explanations on how to care for dragonflies and dragonflies. 1. Black-spotted dragonfly nymphs: 100% capture rate; 2. Blue-spotted dragonfly nymphs: 50% capture rate; 3. Ancient dragonfly nymphs: 30% capture rate; 4. Giant dragonfly nymphs: 20% capture rate. Anyone who captures one will receive a free giant dragonfly brooch (worth ¥1,000); 5. Small dragonfly nymphs: 10% capture rate. Anyone who captures one will receive a free capture bucket and bubbler set (worth ¥1,500); and 6. Silver dragonfly nymphs: 3% capture rate. They can be captured 3 times out of 100 times by searching. Anyone who captures one will receive a free net, bucket, and bubbler (worth ¥3,000). What you need to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), hat, drink, plastic case for taking things home, bubble bath, marine shoes from spring to autumn, what we will prepare: rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket, nymph guide, information materials We look forward to your participation. Nogawa Nature School Sonoda (Tosshi) PS: Generally, there is a minimum number of participants of 5 or more.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00

This tour involves using a hammer to break up rotten wood that has been captured in a nearby forest and in your own garden, and searching for adult stag beetles (hibernating) and larvae. Because the number of rotten wood is limited, we are open to individual family tours and requests are accepted depending on the wood we have in stock. The capture time is one hour in your own garden, followed by an explanation and wood splitting, and then searching for rotten wood in a nearby forest (near Fuchu or Chofu). Thank you for your cooperation. PS: Generally, a minimum of five people is required for each tour.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

Our second most popular tour, the upstream tour, features spring water, allowing you to encounter beautiful aquatic creatures. This cycling tour takes you through rice fields, spring water, and the upstream area. Please note that this tour is limited to three-seater electric bicycles, so only those who can ride a bicycle are eligible. Targets include mountain crabs, loaches, crayfish, four types of dragonfly nymphs, mitten crabs, Japanese brown sea bream, Japanese minnows, Japanese spiky goby, and carp (only at shallower areas). After meeting at the meeting point, using the restroom and applying insect repellent, we'll begin our cycling journey. Please wear a helmet and drive safely. This tour involves cycling through spring waters. Since the tour focuses on shallow waters, it's safe for even small children. While exploring requires some skill, this tour explores the hidden source of the river. Create summer memories with your family by enjoying the cool spring waters in summer and the constant warmth in winter, while learning about the creatures that live there. The lack of invasive species is another attraction of this tour. Although there are a lot of crayfish living in the area, this tour focuses on native species. We look forward to your application. What to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drink, hat, backpack, plastic case for carrying the items home + bubble tea (a battery-powered oxygen dispenser). What you need to bring: Electric bicycle, helmet, rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket. PS: Generally, a minimum of 5 people is required for each tour.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:15 / 12:30

We are looking forward to your participation in this river wildlife exploration for parents and children. On the day, please gather at the designated meeting point, rent waders (30 sets available free of charge, from 15cm to 28cm), put on work gloves, and turn over stones to catch fish and crayfish. Please bring your own marine equipment from spring, the end of March, through autumn, and the end of October. During the cold winter and spring waters, the water is stationary, so you can catch them with your bare hands. Targets include turtles, frogs, catfish, mitten crabs, striped shrimp, Japanese swamp shrimp, American crayfish, dung goby, Japanese loach, Japanese pit viper, Japanese rock goby, Japanese river snail, Taiwanese clam, dragonfly nymph, and river insects. Many creatures live under and beneath the stones, so be sure to turn over lots of rocks to see what's underneath. Winter observation sessions are the easiest time to catch them. We look forward to your participation and applications. If you wish to take home any fish, please bring a plastic case and a bubble-bubble (battery-operated; only the fish require oxygen). There are many paid parking spaces available at the meeting point, both inside and around the market. We will meet and depart 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Please note that if you are late due to traffic congestion or other reasons, you will not be able to participate. In this case, we can arrange an afternoon session or reschedule, so please contact us. Thank you for your understanding. Depending on the instructor's schedule, Tosshi, Ryo, or Sora may be present. What to bring: Water shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit, spats, rash guard, drink, rucksack, plastic case for taking fish home, bubble-bubble. What to bring: Rain boots (from November to mid-March), net, and storage bucket. We look forward to your participation. PS: Generally, a minimum of five people is required for each event.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This tour aims to eradicate American crayfish, which will be designated as a conditional invasive species on June 1, 2023. This tour offers rewards based on the number of crayfish caught. Materials for summer vacation research projects are also provided. Participants spend two hours in the river catching crayfish (the total number of crayfish caught is the total number of family members). For 1 to 5 crayfish measuring 5cm or larger, participants will receive a gift of up to three sweets (a quiz must be answered correctly). For 6 to 10 crayfish, participants will receive a free dragonfly brooch (worth ¥1,000) or a ¥500 cashback. For 11 to 15 crayfish, participants will receive a net and bucket set (worth ¥2,000) or a ¥1,000 cashback. For 16 to 20 crayfish, participants will receive a net, bucket, and bubbler set (worth ¥2,500) or a ¥1,500 cashback. For 20 or more crayfish, participants will receive a free 45cm aquarium set or a ¥2,000 cashback. (Note: Crayfish received from other participants or Tosshi will not be counted.) After catching the crayfish, the tour will cover a 30-minute in-depth explanation of the ecosystem's problems, including the history of crayfish, current issues, and future responses. How about using this as a topic for your summer vacation independent study? We will also provide detailed explanations on how to raise them and teach you how to eat them. We look forward to your participation. What to bring: Marine shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit, spats, rash guard, drink, rucksack, plastic case for taking them home, bubble tea Items to bring on your side: Rain boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket PS: Generally, there must be a minimum of 5 people to attend the event.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family