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April | 2003
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Event Ideas
Do you have an idea for an event?  Did you hear about a great hike?  Send us your ideas so we can go together.
April 6th | Sunday
OHanami Potluck BBQ Party in Osaka
Come and enjoy the beautiful spring air, sunshine,  the gorgeous cherry blossoms, good food and friends.
Leaders:
Moa [email protected]
  or Jacquelyn
[email protected]
Time:
Begins at noon
Costs:
Free
Bring
: The charcoal and BBQ stove will be provided.  BYO drinks and meat and veggies to grill. Also, please bring one dish to share.
Directions:
JR Sakuranomiya Station, on the  Loop Line.
Take the west exit, face the river (north) cross the road, then begin walking east along the pedestrian / cycling path until you find the IOC group.  We will settle in the best spot closest to the station that we can find.

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April 12th | Saturda
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IOC Meeting

April's monthly meeting will include a presentation by Estella Dean on how to plan a trip.

Time:
Newcomers welcome at 18:00. Regular members come at 18:30.

See the map
for directions to get there
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April 13th | Sunday

Yoshino Ride, Nara

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A good training route for the intermediate cycler, and a chance to see some more great sakura.

Leader:
Jacquelyn <Join the event!>
ph.078-802-3585

Directions:
Meet at Kintetsu, Abenobashi Station, Osaka. 
Notes: The ride will begin from Tsubosakayama station, heading to Yoshino and loop around to Lake Tsuburo. Another climb back to the Asuka area.  Heights to 600m, 50-60 km distance.
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April 13th | Sunday
Mountain Bike Ride on the Christian Trail
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Mountain bike ride in the scenic countryside hills of Ibaraki. We will have a tea break at the Madama Mura, learn about Christian refugees during the Tokugawa period, forests, hanami and BBQ as well.

Leaders: Chinatsu <Join the event!>
& Rolf Schlunze <
Join the event!>
or call 090-7478-2986
Start: 9:30 am at Hankyu Ibaraki station
Cost: JPY1000
Notes: Beginner and intermediate level
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April 19th | Saturday

Nara to Kasagi Onsen Hike
Update
This trip was
rescheduled due to rain.  It will now be held on May 3.
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