Bulletin #3
Welcome
The 16th Nippon Jamboree event serves as a dry run for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree which takes place in 2015. As some of you may know, the first Nippon Jamboree was held in 1973 in the Philippines to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the association. There were about 15,000 participants, of whom 3,000 were from overseas, coming from Japan, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand. The theme of the Jamboree was Kapatiran Paglilingkod, or Service through Brotherhood. One of the practical goals of the Jamboree was to establish a campsite that would subsequently be the national campsite.
The jungle was cleared, Subcamps were set up, and by the end of the Jamboree the beautiful Mt. Makiling campsite had been created. As one of the participants, I was amazed by what Scouts can achieve and left the campsite with many happy memories.
For the 16th Nippon Jamboree, we are expecting to have about 1,500 participants from overseas. The Nippon Jamboree is unique in terms of its diversity of climate, culture, religion and so forth. The theme of the Jamboree is “和: a Spirit of Unity”.
It is my earnest desire that the participants will gain valuable experience. At the heart of the Jamboree is an educational program to spur Scouts’ spiritual, physical, social and intellectual development. My wish is that as many of the participants as possible, inspired by the Spirit of Unity at the 16th Nippon Jamboree, will return for the 23WSJ to further strengthen this spirit, confirming them in the brotherhood and sisterhood of Scouting and strengthening the linkage between each of them and their fellow Scouts throughout the world.
Mari Nakano
Member, World Scout Committee
Fife Weekend – 25th to 27th January 2013
After spending Friday evening at Bramhall Scout HQ, we braved the snow and headed up-North.
We arrived at the Scout HQ in Fife around lunchtime. After lunch, we spent the afternoon playing in the snow (skiing / sledging / snow-ball fighting / and taking control of a £10,000 hovercraft).
Our scouts were introduced to their Home Stay families before dinner. We ate dinner our new Scout friends, before returning to the Scout HQ for a Ceilidh Burns Night Celebration. It was a fun night.
Sunday was spent at the Scout HQ - activities included: climbing wall / crate stacking challenge / trampolining / plus writing our name in Japanese.
Lunch was a traditional Japanese miso soup followed by curry & sticky rice.
We returned home on Sunday evening at 8:15pm.
We were made very welcome by our scouting friends from 83rd Fife (Cairneyhill) Scout Group.
Our Fife scout friends are very keen to experience Home Hospitality when they join us in late June (full details of the weekend shall be issued nearer the time). We have started to hear from some of you to say that you would like to offer Home Stay – please let the leaders know if you would like to accommodate a scout from Fife when they visit us on Saturday 30th June 2013.
Home Hospitality
We have requested our Home Hospitality City for the Japan expedition, but are still waiting to hear confirmation from the Japanese Scout Association.
Life at the Jamboree
The experience at Subcamps is one of the principal aspects of the Jamboree experience.
The following information will help you to prepare for the Jamboree.
Kirara-hama, which is in an area that receives a lot of sunshine throughout the year, gets particularly hot in summer. To prevent heatstroke, you need to drink plenty of liquids, consume sufficient salts, and rest at regular intervals. Apart from taking steps to cope with the heat, participants should have a responsible attitude to their camp life so that they can derive the maximum benefit from the Jamboree experience.
Climate of the Jamboree Site
As mentioned in our Bulletin 1, during the Jamboree period, Kirara-hama is likely to experience hot weather as well as a strong breeze throughout the day, sometimes reaching 10 m/s. The table below shows temperatures recorded by the Japan Meteorological Agency at Ube, near Yamaguchi City.
For the past 10 years, the weather during the Jamboree period has been sunny, with temperatures frequently exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and remaining high during the night. In 2003, 2004 and 2007, the Jamboree site was affected by typhoons or their fronts.
Year Highest Temperature °C (°F) Lowest Temperature °C (°F)
2002 32.9 (91.2) 25.0 (77.0)
2003 30.0 (86.0) 26.0 (78.8)
2004 35.1 (95.2) 24.1 (75.4)
2005 30.2 (86.4) 23.3 (73.9)
2006 33.0 (91.4) 24.1 (75.4)
2007 30.8 (87.4) 20.6 (69.1)
2008 34.6 (94.3) 24.3 (75.7)
2009 31.8 (89.2) 23.2 (73.8)
2010 34.0 (93.2) 25.6 (78.1)
2011 32.3 (90.1) 25.0 (77.0)
Hubs and Subcamps
There will be 6 Subcamps, and there will be 2 Hubs, one representing 4 Subcamps and the other representing 2 Subcamps. A Hub will include facilities such as a first-aid station and shops that participants can use. At the headquarters of each Subcamp, there will be a space where participants can gather and perform. Unit leaders from all contingents will share tasks in running the Subcamp Headquarters.
Toilets and Showers
Water supply, toilets and showers will be provided for every 2 Subcamps. Each set of facilities will serve about 4,000 participants.
Young Correspondent and Spokesperson
At the 16th Nippon Jamboree, we will run the Young Correspondent and Young Spokesperson programme.
Young Correspondents are selected participants nominated by each contingent, who will be given opportunities to work with the Jamboree media. For example, they will write articles for the Jamboree magazines or website. At the preparatory stage, they will send out reports on how their contingents are preparing for the Jamboree.
Each contingent can nominate one Young Correspondent per unit. Young Spokespersons will be selected from those nominated as Young Correspondents by the contingents and will respond to the media or journalists visiting the Jamboree. These programmes are prompted by the idea that the Jamboree is for young people, and thus they should represent the entire Jamboree.
If you would like to be nominated Young Correspondent and Young Spokesperson, please let one of the leaders know.
Money Matters
The cost of the expedition is £2,200 (Leaders & Explorer/Scouts pay the same amount).
We previously suggest the following monthly payment plan: £210 per month, commencing September 2012, which may be paid to the leaders at the monthly get-togethers. The last payment will be received end of June 2013.
We would be grateful if you could ensure payments are up-to-date.
Cheques payable to: “Explorer Scout Japan 2013 Expedition”
Programme
Our programme of events lined-up to prepare you for the Expedition to Japan is well under way. At the meetings, social events & camps we intend to cover all aspects of the expedition, including a suggested kit list, health, Japanese culture, tips for home hospitality, and much more… Take every opportunity to get to know all members of the contingent (including the leaders).
24 February 2013 – Meeting (Sunday evening)
Venue: 1st Bramhall Scout HQ (7pm – 9pm)
24 March 2013 – Meeting (Sunday evening)
Venue: 1st Offerton Scout HQ (7pm – 9pm)
Parents are invited to attend at 8:30pm.
28 April 2013 – Meeting (Sunday evening)
Venue: 1st Marple Scout HQ (7pm – 9pm)
2 June 2013 – Meeting (Sunday evening)
Venue: 1st Bramhall Scout HQ (7pm – 9pm)
28-30 June 2013 – Weekend Training Camp / Fife Home Stay
Venue: details issued nearer the time.
24th February 2013 – Meeting
Venue: 1st Bramhall Scout HQ (7pm – 9pm).
We look forward to seeing you on the 24th February 2013.
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Contact Information
John Dawson – 07726 170875 (1st Marple Scout Group)
Andrew Corrie – 07725 643426 (1st Bramhall Scout Group)