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from Minoru Nishimura Chairman, 23WSJ Committee and Senior Executive Director, SAJ Dear Scouters, The registration for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree (23WSJ) is about to begin, and we are proceeding with the preparations to welcome as many Scouts as possible from all NSOs around the world. This summer, we have hosted the 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (16th Nippon Jamboree) as the Pre-Jamboree for 23WSJ with 14,000 participants from 53 countries and territories. We have set a number of aims and objectives for this Jamboree, and have had an opportunity to share opinions with the Contingent members at the Head of Contingents meeting and on other occasions. By doing this, we developed a list of key issues to work on in preparation for 2015. “Learning by doing” is one of the 7 elements of the Scout Method, developing as a result of first- hand experience, and this was exactly what we had hoped to achieve from the pre-Jamboree. I can assure you that we will proceed with even greater energy and enthusiasm with the preparation of the Jamboree toward 2015 to welcome Scouts from around the world. I sincerely hope that many Scouts as well as their Leaders will join us in 2015. See you in 2015! Welcome Index 02 • Contingent Registration and payments 03 • Entry points 04 • Shipping items to the Jamboree • What’s included in the Jamboree fee? 05 • Home Hospitality • Applying for a visa 06 • Jamboree Contingent resource Page • First Heads of Contingent Visit 08 • Food houses 09 • 30th APR Scout Jamboree 10 • Plan your travel for the Jamboree 11 • Contingents’ contribution to the programme • Weather at the Jamboree site 12 • 23WSJ Facebook page and website update • Contingent checklist • Timetable • Next Bulletin • Appendices • Contact Details What is the Bulletin? In the run-up to the Jamboree, we will be publishing Bulletins, as the main channel of communication, in order to provide National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and their Contingents with information to prepare for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. The Bulletins will be distributed through SCOUTPAK of the World Scout Bureau to all NSOs. Details of preparation may vary among NSOs, therefore, any individual reading this document must confirm the detail with his/her NSO and use the Bulletin as secondary information. 01 23 rd e WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE SCOUT MONDIAL in YAMAGUCHI Kirara-hama / Bulletin #3 23rd World Scout Jamboree in YAMAGUCHI Kirara-hama Bulletin #03 October 2013
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Minoru NishimuraChairman, 23WSJ Committee and Senior Executive Director, SAJ

Dear Scouters,

The registration for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree (23WSJ) is about to begin, and we are proceeding with the preparations to welcome as many Scouts as possible from all NSOs around the world.

This summer, we have hosted the 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (16th Nippon Jamboree) as the Pre-Jamboree for 23WSJ with 14,000 participants from 53 countries and territories. We have set a number of aims and objectives for this Jamboree, and have had an opportunity to share opinions with the Contingent members at the Head of Contingents meeting and on other occasions. By doing this, we developed a list of key issues to work on in preparation for 2015. “Learning by doing” is one of the 7 elements of the Scout Method, developing as a result of first-hand experience, and this was exactly what we had hoped to achieve from the pre-Jamboree.

I can assure you that we will proceed with even greater energy and enthusiasm with the preparation of the Jamboree toward 2015 to welcome Scouts from around the world. I sincerely hope that many Scouts as well as their Leaders will join us in 2015.

See you in 2015!

Welcome

Index02 • Contingent Registration and payments03 • Entry points04 • Shipping items to the Jamboree • What’s included in the Jamboree fee?05 • Home Hospitality • Applying for a visa06 • Jamboree Contingent resource Page • First Heads of Contingent Visit08 • Food houses09 • 30th APR Scout Jamboree10 • Plan your travel for the Jamboree11 • Contingents’ contribution to the programme • Weather at the Jamboree site12 • 23WSJ Facebook page and website update • Contingent checklist • Timetable • Next Bulletin • Appendices • Contact Details

What is the Bulletin?

In the run-up to the Jamboree, we will be publishing Bulletins, as the main channel of communication, in order to provide National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and their Contingents with information to prepare for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. The Bulletins will be distributed through SCOUTPAK of the World Scout Bureau to all NSOs.

Details of preparation may vary among NSOs, therefore, any individual reading this document must confirm the detail with his/her NSO and use the Bulletin as secondary information.

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Contingent registration for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree will be managed on the Internet through the Jamboree Registration System. Contingents can register and edit individual participants’ data on the System.

Registration stepsHere are three steps Contingents need to take in order to complete participant registration.

1. Returning Contingent Registration Form Each Contingent is asked to inform the Jamboree Office of the Contingent size and the number of participants for each registration category by the “Contingent Registration Form” (Appendix 4). If your Contingent has not yet submitted the Contingent Registration Form, please do so as soon as possible.

2. Registering on the Jamboree Registration System (From April 2014 to end of March 2015)Jamboree Registration System will be available from April 2014. A login account for the System will be issued to Contingents which have submitted the Contingent Registration Form. Bulletin 4 will contain a detailed explanation about the System.

3. Transferring Jamboree feeAfter you have completed the registration of participants on the System, each Contingent will need to transfer appropriate sum of Jamboree fee. When making a bank transfer, please notify the Jamboree Office with the “Jamboree Fee Remittance Form” (Appendix 7) attached to this Bulletin.

If your Contingent is considering paying Jamboree fee or deposit at a discounted rate, you can transfer the Jamboree fee or deposit before the opening of the System. Each time you make a transfer of the Jamboree fee or the deposit, please notify the Jamboree Office with the Jamboree Fee Remittance Form.

Please note that registration will not be complete until full payment indicated on the form is received by the Jamboree Office.

Contingent registration and payments

Payment ScheduleIn order to encourage early payment of Jamboree fees, a discount system has been developed as follows: In order to qualify for the discounts, the final payment must be received before 31st of March 2015, or an additional 5% will be charged.

Discounts on early payment

Full fee received by 31st January 2014 10% discount

Full fee received from 1st February 2014 by 31st July 2014 5% discount

Full fee received from 1st August 2014 until 31st March 2015 No discount

Payment received after 1st April 2015

5% additional charge

Category A Category B Category C Category D

JPY 25,000 JPY 50,000 JPY 75,000 JPY 100,000

* Please refer to the NSO Jamboree Fee Category List (Appendix 10) to find the category to which your NSO belongs.

Jamboree fee reminderFees for participants, Unit Leaders, IST and CMT members are as follows:

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Kirara-hama

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi UbeAirport

Shin Yamaguchi Station

FukuokaAirport

Kansai InternationalAirportFukuoka

OsakaHiroshima

KyotoNagoya

JAPAN

Fukuoka Airport is a 2-hour drive away from the Jamboree site and has direct flights to Amsterdam, Incheon (Seoul), Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore and 12 other Asian cities.

Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 30-minute drive away from the Jamboree site and has 9 flights to and from Tokyo daily.

Shin-Yamaguchi Station (Japan Railways) will be the main gateway for Contingents traveling by train. Shin-Yamaguchi station is about 4.5 hours from Tokyo and 2 hours from Osaka by Shinkansen (bullet train).

Kansai International Airport is 8-hour drive away from the Jamboree site, and has many direct flights with cities around the world. For arrival, due to its long distance from the Jamboree site, transport from the Kansai International Airport will be via overnight bus

Entry points

Contingents can send their equipment in advance. There are various ways in which you can send items. We recommend you to use pallets or containers by sea or air. Each pallet needs to be wrapped in plastic covers as it will be stored outdoors. Pallets and containers will be stored within the Jamboree site, and depending on the location of their campsites, some Contingents may be required to carry their items for a considerable distance.

Please note that there are strict regulations regarding the shipping of items such as food, medicines, and cooking instruments to Japan.

Further information about containers and delivery of equipment will be announced in later Bulletins.

Shipping items to the Jamboree

which will leave on 25th of July for IST and CMT and 28th of July for participants. Please note that the number of seats available will be limited.

Further information on the transport to and from the entry points will be announced in later Bulletins.

Tour arrangementsWhen you are planning travel to Japan, we recommend that you consider arriving at Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) and take a connecting flight to Yamaguchi Ube Airport, or arrive at Narita International Airport and take a connecting flight to Fukuoka Airport. By 2015, Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) will enhance both international and domestic flights, making it a hub airport in Japan.

Transport to and from the designated entry points is included in the Jamboree fee. For IST and CMT members, transport will be available on 25th and 26th (AM) of July and on 9th of August. For participating Scouts and Unit Leaders, transport will be available on 28th and 29th (AM) of July and 8th of August.

The 3 airports and 1 train station shown below will serve as the entry points of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. In addition to these entry points, each Contingent can also make its own arrangement for arriving and departing to and from the Jamboree site directly.

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As mentioned in the previous Bulletins, a Home Hospitality programme will be available in Japan for participant Scouts and Leaders attending the 23rd World Scout Jamboree at no additional fee. (Please

note that each Contingent will be asked to arrange and assume the cost of transportation to/from the designated Home Hospitality areas.) Scouts and Leaders will stay with families in Japan for 2-3 days before or after the Jamboree. The Home

Hospitality programme will be a great opportunity for Scouts to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, customs, and way of life, and to cultivate mutual understanding.

Contingents are asked to provide the numbers of Scouts and Leaders that require Home Hospitality by completing and returning the “Contingent Registration Form”. The form has been sent with Bulletin 2 and attached also to this Bulletin. Please note that the Home Hospitality programme will be arranged on a first-come, first served basis.

Home Hospitality

Each Contingent will need to determine the fee payable by each member of the Contingent for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree including the additional costs such as inland travel and insurance. Below are the items included in the Jamboree fee.

The Jamboree fee for participants includes:• The Jamboree Programme• All meals for the duration of the Jamboree

from dinner on 28th July 2015 until lunch on 8th August 2015

• Upon arrival, transport from one of the specified entry points to the Jamboree site.

• At the end of the Jamboree, transport from the Jamboree site to a specified exit point.

• Unit camping kit, including cooking equipment.• Medical care in the case of illness (excluding

pre-existing conditions) or accidents, including minor surgery or treatment when necessary during the period of the Jamboree. Medication and any costs relating to hospitalisation are NOT included in the fee.

• A World Scout Jamboree participation pack, including a neckerchief and a handbook.

The Jamboree fee for members of the International Service Team (IST) includes:• Briefing and training (including role specific

training) prior to the arrival of Participants• The Jamboree IST Experience, including a

programme of activities for when not required to work

• All meals for the duration of the Jamboree from

What’s included in the Jamboree fee

dinner on 25th July 2015 until lunch on 9th August 2015

• Upon arrival, transport from one of the specified entry points.

• At the end of the Jamboree, transport from the Jamboree site to a specified exit point

• Medical care in the case of illness (excluding pre-existing conditions) or accidents, including minor surgery or treatment when necessary during the period of the World Scout Jamboree. Medication and any costs relating to hospitalisation are NOT included in the fee

• A World Scout Jamboree IST Experience pack, including a neckerchief and a handbook

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If any member of your Contingent requires a visa to enter Japan, except for those bearing passports of countries that are exempt from the visa requirement, please take the following steps to ensure that the requirements for entry to Japan are satisfied for every member of your Contingent.

1. Decide to send a Contingent to 23WSJ 2. Send the Contingent Registration Form to

the Jamboree Office. 3. Check whether nationals of your Contingent

require a visa in order to enter Japan. If a visa is required, follow the prescribed application procedure to obtain one. (For more information on visa, visit the Ministry

Applying for a visa

of Foreign Affairs of Japan Website: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/)

4. Complete the registration of individual participant.

5. Transfer the Jamboree fee. 6. Book air tickets for travel between your

country and Japan 7. Contact the Jamboree Office, requesting

visa support letter. (Please note that we cannot send the letter unless steps 4-6 are already completed.)

8. Submit your application to a Japanese Embassy or Consulate.

* We advise you to apply for visas as early as possible. It may take several weeks to obtain the visas.

23WSJ Bulletins Past two Bulletins and their appendices.

Jamboree Design GuidelineGuidelines include the direction and use of the logo and all the Jamboree Design elements. Please refer to the guidelines when creating items such as your Contingent’s badge.

Jamboree Promotional VideoA 5-minute movie clip is available for Contingents. The movie covers the introduction to Japan and Yamaguchi, and an outline of the Jamboree Programme.

Jamboree PosterA Jamboree Poster promoting the World Scout Jamboree has been created and is available both in English and French.

To help the preparation of the Contingents, we have introduced a Contingent Resource Website. The Contingent Resource Website can be accessed only by the Contingents and will include the files of past publications such as the Bulletins and their appendices, promotional material and an information board.

From November 2013 onwards, we will contact the Contingents that have submitted Contingent Registration Forms and Appointment of Heads of Contingent Forms to the Jamboree Office and provide them with an account ID and password. If your NSO has not submitted the aforementioned forms, please do so as soon as possible.

The materials that can be downloaded from the Contingent Resource Website are:

Jamboree Contingent Resource Page

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First Heads of Contingent Visit

First Heads of Contingent Visit will be held from 4th to 6th April 2014 at Yamaguchi Seminar Park, located near the Jamboree site.

We are planning to have two Heads of Contingent Visits. We recommend each Contingent to send representatives to at least one of them (if possible both).

Arrival and DepartureFor arrival and departure, transport from the following three points will be arranged: Yamaguchi Ube Airport, Fukuoka Airport, and Shin-Yamaguchi Station.

Participants are requested to arrive on 4th of April, and leave in the afternoon of 6th of April from these three arrival points.

As for arrival, since programme will start in evening of 4th of April, if you are arriving at either Yamaguchi Ube Airport or Shin-Yamaguchi Station, you should aim to arrive around 12:00 to 16:00. If you are arriving at Fukuoka Airport,

you should aim to arrive in the morning; a bus will leave the airport at 14:00.

As for departure, please schedule to leave after 15:00 from Yamaguchi Ube Airport or Shin-Yamaguchi Station, and 17:30 from Fukuoka Airport. The bus to Fukuoka Airport will also stop at Hakata Station in Fukuoka as well.

Please note that if you are considering arriving and departing from any other point, you will need to make your own travel arrangements to the above three points or directly to the Yamaguchi Seminar Park.

VenueThe Heads of Contingent Visit will be held at the Yamaguchi Seminar Park, an educational facility located near the Jamboree site. It will take about 15 minutes by bus to reach the Jamboree site.

Who should attendThe Heads of Contingent Visit is for Head of Contingent and members of the Contingent Management Teams. If you have not yet informed the Jamboree Office of your Head of Contingent, please do so as soon as possible. You will find the Appointment of Head of Contingent Form from previous Bulletins and on the Contingent Resource Website.

ProgrammeOn the evening of 4th of April, the opening ceremony will be held where participants will get to know each other.

The main programme will be held from the morning of 5th of April to the morning of 6th of April. During that period, participants will receive presentations about the Jamboree, meet key members of the Jamboree Organization, ask questions, create network with other Contingents and visit the Jamboree site. (Please also note that as construction work is ongoing in some areas of the Jamboree site, there will be certain areas that are off-limits.)

Participants will be asked to wear their Scout uniform or smart casual during the working sessions. In addition, please bring outdoor shoes and rainwear for the Jamboree site visit.

There will not be any International evening during the Heads of Contingent Visit.

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International Food Houses at a number of recent Jamborees has offered a wonderful opportunity to learn about other cultures through food that is unique to a country. In addition, Food Houses

Food Houses

VisasIf you need a visa to enter Japan, please register as soon as possible. Once we receive the necessary information, we will issue an invitation letter with which you apply for a visa.

AccommodationParticipants for the Heads of Contingent Visit can choose their accommodation from the three options below.

1. Dormitory in Yamaguchi Seminar ParkTwo people will share a room. Facilities such as toilet and showers (public bath) are located within the dormitory and will be shared with other participants. Please note that private shower facilities are not available at the Yamaguchi Seminar Park.

2. HotelIf you prefer to have a private space, this will be a better option. We will book a single hotel room located near the Shin-Yamaguchi Station and arrange transport to and from the Yamaguchi Seminar Park.

3. Own ArrangementIf you would like to arrange your own accommodation, please inform the Jamboree

served as meeting points for Scouts as well as Visitors, providing a little time of refreshment.

The 23rd World Scout Jamboree will follow this trend and will welcome Food Houses run by Contingents. However, as we are still at the stage of the preparation, further information on the Food Houses will be provided for those who are interested in participating. If you are planning to run a Food House, please complete and return the “Food House Expressions of Interest Form” (Appendix 9) by the end of March 2014, informing us of the contact person responsible for the Food House.

Please keep in mind that there is a set of restrictions on providing food service at a temporary event such as Jamboree in Japan, and each Contingent will settle an agreement with the Jamboree Organisation.

Office of the place where you will be staying. Please note that in such cases, participants will need to arrange his or her own transport to/from the Yamaguchi Seminar Park.

FeeThe fee for attending the Head of Contingents Visit will include:

• Meals from dinner on 4th of April to lunch on 6th of April 2014.

• Bus transport from Shin-Yamaguchi Station, Yamaguchi Ube Airport, or Fukuoka Airport and return.

• Programme materials.• Visit to the Jamboree site.

For the dormitory accommodation, the fee is JPY 20,000. For the hotel accommodation arranged by the Jamboree Office, the fee is JPY 30,000 per person. For participants making their own arrangements for accommodation, the fee will be JPY 10,000 per person.

RegistrationPlease fill out the relevant information on “First Heads of Contingent Visit Registration Form” attached to this Bulletin by the end of February 2014.

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30th APR Scout Jamboree

In the summer of 2013, we have hosted the 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree (also held as the 16th Nippon Jamboree) as the pre-Jamboree for 23WSJ. With the outcome of the pre-Jamboree, we will accelerate our preparations for 23WSJ.

Outline of the pre-JamboreeDates: 1st August to 7th August, 2013Venue: Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, JapanTheme: Wa: a Spirit of UnityConcept: Energy, Innovation, Harmony, and CommunicationParticipants: 14,340 participants from 53 countries and territories around the world. • 1,391 overseas participants• 12,949 Japanese participants

Overview of the programmeOpening CeremonyParticipants gathered at the Arena to mark the opening of the Jamboree. They experienced the energy of Scouts gathered from around the world.

Module ActivitiesThere were 7 module activities, which were GDV, Culture, Science, Community, Nature, Water and Peace. In Units or Patrols, participants took part in the module activities inside and outside of the Jamboree site. In the GDV, participant learned about global issues and how they can make a difference. In Culture, participants shared cultures of their own country and experienced the unique culture of Yamaguchi and Japan. The Messengers of Peace workshop was introduced at the Culture module area as well. In Science, participants learned about the latest technologies as well as fundamental scientific technologies. In Community, participants visited 19 cities and towns in Yamaguchi and at each destination they exchanged friendship with local people. In Nature, participants enjoyed the rich nature of Yamaguchi through hiking and other outdoor activities. In Water, participants enjoyed activities in swimming pool and beach in Kirara-hama. For Peace, participants visited city of Hiroshima and learned about importance of peace from its history.

There were also various Free Time Activities that participants could join when they had no scheduled activities.

23WSJ Study Visit

At the 30th APR Scout Jamboree/16th Nippon Jamboree, a 23WSJ Study Visit was conducted with 24 participants from 10 NSOs.

We have had an opportunity to discuss and receive feedback. We will reflect on those feedbacks in preparation for 2015.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial CeremonyDelegates from National Scout Organizations attended the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on 6th of August to pray for the victims of the bombing and renew their oath for creating peace in the world.

Faith and Beliefs19 booths from different religions and faiths were set up and Scouts learned about the different faiths and beliefs in the world. On 4th of August, an Inter-Religious Ceremony was held in the morning, where participants participated in a ceremony according to their faith, and affirmed their commitment to strive for world peace.

Arena EventParticipants gained innovative thinking through a variety of cultural exploration activities. Many Contingents have given a performance on the stage; dance, music and so on.

Sub Camp LifeLife at Sub Camp comprised a large part of the Jamboree programme. Participants shared their experience with other members in the Unit or Patrol and exchanged friendship with other Contingents.

Closing CeremonyThe Closing Ceremony marked the end of the Jamboree. With new friendships from the Jamboree, participants made a promise to return in 23WSJ.

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When you are working on travel plans for your Contingent, you will need to keep in mind about Japanese holiday season.

In the middle of August, most Japanese people take a week’s holiday with their families. Around this time, transport such as flights, train and highway will be crowded and prices will be higher. Usually, this period starts around the 10th of August and finishes around the 15th of August.

It would be a better idea to participate at Home Hospitality programme or go sightseeing before the Jamboree and leave Japan immediately after the Jamboree if you wish to avoid the crowds.

Proposed travel plan 1: Simple optionArrive at Fukuoka Airport on 28th of July. Transport to Jamboree site by bus, and check in. Once the Jamboree is over, leave the Jamboree site on Saturday, 8th of August to Fukuoka Airport, and leave Japan. This plan does not require any additional cost for inland travel.

Proposed travel plan 2: HoHo around TokyoArrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport or Narita International Airport on 25th of August, and stay at a hotel for the night. On the next day, visit the family with whom participants are staying and go sightseeing in Tokyo. Assemble at Tokyo International Airport on 28th of July, and leave for Yamaguchi Ube Airport, from where you will be taken to the Jamboree site by bus. Once Jamboree is over, leave the Jamboree site on 8th of August and take a plane back home. (This plan requires additional cost for inland travel between airport and host family, and hotel.)

Proposed travel plan 3:Sightseeing around FukuokaArrive at Fukuoka Airport on 26th of July. Spend 2 days in Fukuoka, and leave for Shin-Yamaguchi Station on 28th July by train, and arrive at Jamboree site by bus. Once Jamboree is over, leave the Jamboree site on 8th of August and take a plane back home. This plan requires additional cost and arrangement by Contingents.

Affordable JapanYou might have an impression that travelling in Japan is expensive. However there are various ways that you can make the most of your travel at an affordable cost.

Enjoying TempuraTempura (battered and deep fried vegetables or seafood) is a famous cuisine in Japan, but can be expensive if you eat at Tempura restaurant. However, tempura is often served with noodles such as Udon and Soba, and it would be cheaper to eat Tempura Udon or Tempura Soba. You will find many Soba stands at train stations, a fast food in Japan.

Enjoying SushiYou can enjoy sushi at Kaitenzushi (Sushi brought on the conveyor belt) at relatively cheaper cost. If you want to eat at a Sushi restaurant, you should visit at lunch time. At the coastal towns, you will find really fresh sushi at reasonable prices (approx. JPY 1,000).

Rail passIf you visit a big city like Tokyo, you can use a discount ticket. There are a few types such as one for Japan Railways, Tokyo Metro (Subway), bus and so on. Public transport system are well developed in many cities in Japan. Also, there is a Japan Rail Pass, which is a rail pass for overseas visitors that can be used for travel on major forms of transportation provided by the Japan Railways Group in Japan. Japan Rail Passes can only be purchased outside Japan through a travel agency.

Visiting shrines and templesMany shrines and temples in cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto do not require admission fees.

Drinking waterIt is safe to drink tap water in Japan. You can make use of a canteen if you wish. Tap water that is not suitable for drinking will be indicated.

Capsule hotelFor IST members, you should try staying at a low-cost hotel called a Capsule hotel. You will only have a limited space, but it will be like staying in a tent. You will find many capsule hotels in big cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, and in some places you will have access to comic books and DVDs.

Plan your travel for the Jamboree

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At the 23rd World Scout Jamboree, Contingents can make a contribution to the Jamboree programme in various ways.

World Scout CentreAt the World Scout Centre, each Contingent will have a designated space, which will serve as a display of the Scouting and culture of their country. This space will also function as a working space for the Contingent headquarters as well.

Module activitiesThe majority of the programmes for module activities will be planned by the Jamboree Organisation, but we will welcome the programme planned and run by Contingents. Further information will follow in future Bulletins.

Sub Camp LifeTo enrich life at the Sub Camp, Contingents are encouraged to prepare meals or dance that is unique to your country.

Weather at the Jamboree site

Contingents’ contributionto the programme

The Jamboree site, Kirara-hama, is located in an area that receives a lot of sunshine throughout the year, and gets hot in summer. As it is located near the sea, strong breeze will blow throughout the day.

* Averages are calculated based on the data from July and August of the past 10 years in Yamaguchi from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Average maximum temperature 30.8 degrees Celsius

Average minimum temperature 25.1 degrees Celsius

Average daily rainfall 4.1 mm

Average days with more than 1 mm rainfall 1 in 5 days1mm

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Contact Details

23rd World Scout Jamboree OfficeScout Association of Japan1-34-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo113-0033, Japan

TEL : (+81) 03-5805-2569FAX : (+81) 03-5805-2908E-mail: [email protected]

23WSJ Facebook page and website update

23WSJ Facebook PageWe have opened an official Facebook page for the 23WSJ. We will start posting news about the Jamboree

to people around the world. Please visit our Facebook page!

Jamboree WebsiteWe have updated our website for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree to reflect the latest information and the images from the pre-Jamboree.

Contingent Checklist

Below is the checklist for forms required by the Jamboree Office.

1. Appointment of Head of Contingent Form (Appendix 1) 2. Contingent Registration Form (Appendix 4) 3. Jamboree Fee Remittance Form (Appendix 7) 4. HoC Visit Registration Form (Appendix 8) 5. Food House Expression of Interest Form (Appendix 9)

Timetable

February 2014 Bulletin 4April 2014 First Heads of Contingent VisitSeptember 2014 Bulletin 5February 2015 Bulletin 6March 2015 Second Heads of Contingent VisitMay 2015 Bulletin 7

Next Bulletin

The next Bulletin will be published in February 2014.

• Contingent Registration (Update)• IST (Update)• Jamboree Programme (Update)• First Heads of Contingent Visit (Update)

Appendices

1. Contingent Registration Form (Appendix 4) 2. Jamboree Fee Remittance Form (Appendix 7) 3. HoC Visit Registration Form (Appendix 8) 4. Food House Expression of Interest Form (Appendix 9) 5. NSO Jamboree Fee Category List (Appendix 10)

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