Shonan Sustainable Creators

Odawara Sakura x Castle Photowalk 🏯🌸

Sat, Mar 28 · 09:15 JST

小田原駅 Odawara Station, 神奈川県小田原市城山1-1-1, Odawara, JP

Castle and Sakura, what a perfect Japanese marriage 🏯🌸. 小田原城 was first built around 1500 (no exact record). This is the only castle that still has a tower in this prefecture after the castle abolition law.🥷

While Kamakura was once a centre of government, Odawara grew as a castle town under some samurai families. Hope you enjoy the different side of local culture.

Camera beginner? Use the attached cheatsheet. Stay true to the basics ne.

Aiming higher level seriously? There are some photo contests upcoming:

• BicCamera Photo World 2026
• 環境フォト・コンテスト

Grab your camera, meet new friends!

◯ Purpose

• Practise nature/environment/street photography
• Improve shooting skills to reduce data waste and lower CO₂ emissions

◯ How do we make this sustainable?

• Delete crappy photos before storing them in the cloud storage
• Take higher-quality photos to avoid overusing AI editing tools

◯ Note

• Please refrain from coming by fossil-fuelled car or motorbike
• No pets and people under 18 y/o

◯ Course

1. 09:15 Meet at 小田原(Odawara) station. 🚽, convenience store, etc.
2. 09:30 Start photowalk. No reply & join after this.
3. Retro town
4. Castle
5. Tunnel to the sea
6. Beach
7. Sakura street
8. 12:00 Ends at the nearest castle gate

There's a vegan cafe near the castle🤤
◯ Participation fee (cash only)

• ¥1,000 - collected before starting walking

◯ What to bring

• Camera (except disposable ones, as we care environment)
• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Trash bag
• Your own insurance

◯ Language

• English/Japanese mixed. Let's help each other!

◯ Cancellation policy

• Please DM the organiser if cancelling within 24 hours
• Cancelled in case of rain. We'll announce by 6:00 AM on the event day when cancelling.
• Cancelled if fewer than 4 sign up 5 days before

◯ Group guidelines
We are not responsible for any trouble/damages. Members may be removed without notice for:

• No-shows
• Attending without RSVP
• Repeated last-minute cancellations
• Unpaid fees
• Taking alcohol or cigarettes before or during the event
• Coming by fossil-fuelled car or motorbike

Beach Walk for Sustainability Thinkers🏝️🌞

Sun, May 17 · 09:30 JST

The C, 片瀬海岸３丁目２４−２４, Fujisawa, JP

Join our morning beach walk at Kugenuma (鵠沼) with people interested in sustainability🏝️

A little ocean air and conversation with like-minded people can fuel both your brain and heart. As global warming has become more severe, we won't hold outdoor events from June to October. Don't miss a chance!

⭐️ What is "sustainability"

• Water conservation
• Boosting the circular economy
• Sustainable business & ESG
• Renewable energy
• Eat local organic foods, etc.

◯ You are

• Working/studying/interested in the sustainability field

◯ Language

• English & Japanese mixed. Let's help each other🌺

◯ Schedule

• 09:30 Meet. Buy drinks if needed☕️
• 09:45 No reply & join after this as there are no signals on the beach
• 11:00 Bye

◯ Place

• 湘南海岸公園. Let's meet at the cafe first.

◯ What to bring (as needed)

• Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. There is no sunshade🌞
• Tumblar

◯ Attendance Fee

• 500 yen

◯ Cancellation policy

• Kindly DM the organiser if cancelling within 24 hours
• The event may be cancelled if fewer than 4 people sign up

◯ Group guidelines
Members may be removed without notice for:

• Coming by fossil-fuelled car or motorbike
• No-shows
• Attending without RSVP
• Repeated last-minute cancellations
• Unpaid fees
• Alcohol or cigarettes before or during the event

◯注意
陰謀論、占い、血液型、星座、（スピ関連の）宇宙、ご縁などの話が好きな人はこのグループにはいません。他のグループで楽しんでください。
◯ Host - Misa
Sustainability writer & advertising editor. Love digital content creation, vegan foods, DSLR, and beach life🏝️
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