As I will be including information about the next Jamboree in the information pack I am making, I have researched what information and designs are available already for the jamboree, however, I could only find a limited amount of material, as the Jamboree is still quite a long time away. To add to this, I have found out some information about Japan, as it was recommended in my crit that I include this in the information pack.

23rd World Scout Jamboree

Peace Programme

One-day off-site programme to Hiroshima will provide opportunity for all the participants to learn from the history of 1945. Participants will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park including the museum.

Peace Memorial Ceremony

As 2015 is the 70th anniversary since the atomic bomb had been dropped, we are seeking possibility to some representative Scouts - possibly one from each NSOs - to attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima.

Global Development Village (GDV)

GDV will be an on-site module programme, which tries to raise awareness over the global issues such as peace, environment, development, human rights and health among participants. As 23WSJ is held in Japan, GDV will focus on the disaster mitigation. We will ask for active involvement of the UN agencies, NGOs and NPOs. GDV programme will be distributed to the world for pre-event materials, as well as the part of the Join-in-Jamboree programme.

Exploring Nature

A full day module programme that will foster better understanding of the surrounding nature will also bring appreciation to the environment. This programme will be held in Yamaguchi City where the Kirara-hama is.

Cross Road of Culture (CRC)

CRC will be an activity to promote exchange of cultures, and learn respect to the cultures of own and the others.

Also in the CRC programme, we will try to have a programme aims to deepen the cultural understanding of Japan from traditional to pop culture among the participants.

City of Science (COS)

COS, which will be one-day programme in Kirara-hama, will deepen understanding of advances in science and technology and the benefits and problems associated with science. This programme provides a venue for learning about the development of fuel cells and other energy sources of the future, ecological problems, and robotics and automotive technologies.

Community Services

There will be a day for community services. Participants can compare their own community by seeing the other community. This programme would include practical implementation of the “Reaching Out” strategy in the local community. Participants will be able to experience real Japan by working with local people.