Torch Relay of 2020 Olympics Camp

 Torch was lighted up in United States and it is passed to United Kindom and then to Japan.

 

Training Video - Radio Calisthenics (Kuki group)

Training Video of "Radio Calisthenics" by leaders of KUKI group.

When we are in Summer vacation, every early morning children go to a school yard to perform this  "Radio Calisthenics."  Music and instruction is given over a radio, and with every attendant school children get a stamp on his or her note.

It is regret to say, we are refrained from this activity this summer.

Please refer to Wikipedia for its detail.

SUMO Training (Kamakura 2)

 This Rover scout was SUMO player during his school days, and still today he keeps his shape up exercise.

 

Special Skill - KARATE 2 (Yokohama 87)

R.H. was Cub scout till last year.  He is 1st grade in Junior High School (i.e. 7th grade).

He is practicing KARATE for 3 and half year.

He changed to SHITORYU a half year before and now with white belt. This is demonstration video of HEIAN 2 DAN.

Greeting Messages - Yokohama 87

[greeting message] Here's a video message of Yokohama 87 Cubs, introducing their own name in Japanese and English. 

It may be partly because of the mask, but because it was their first time to take a video message, the scouts seemed a little bit nervous and could not speak out loud. 

(The volume is adjusted as high as possible in Editing.)

Special Skill - KARATE (Yokohama 87)

 3rd and 5th grade Cub (brothers) are practicing KARATE.  This is its demonstration video.  This is a basic form of HEISEI-SHODAN,

Special Skill - Japanese Drum game (Yokohama 87)

 this is one of popular game "Japanese Drum."

Campfire Song - Flea Fly Flo (Yokohama-87)

Campfire song posted and shared with 2020 Olympics Camp participants.

AMABIE - Mascot of (Kuki-1&13)

KUKI Cub Packs are planning to have this "AMABIE" they have made in an activity for their Olympics Team mascot.

As for detail of "AMABIE" see a following:

 Amabie (Wikipedia in English)

Scout Scarf Day 2020 (Matto 1)

Matto 1 group has participated the Scout Scarf Day on August 1, 2020.

Each scout and leader worn a scout scarf to appeal Scouting and its spirits to a public.

 

<< Activity Report from Matto-1 >>

EXPERIENCED THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM THROUGH JOTI 2019

Participated in the Jamboree on Internet (JOTI), international exchange of scout communication, on October 20, 2019.

Used Facebook Video Chat to interact with domestic and international scouting groups. Although the time of participation was short, the scouts were able to experience many things from this event. It is an experience of international exchange.

JOTA-JOTI 2019 message video from Matto-1.
安井 馨さんの投稿 2019年12月17日火曜日

Pinewood Derby (Matto-1)

[ from Matto group 1 ]

Activity of "Pinewood Derby (PWD)" on February 9, 2019. This PWD started and became a big event of Cub scouts in U.S.

（再投稿：Instagramからの投稿は動画の幅がカットされた為） 海外のスカウト・グループ向けに、2月に実施された石川県松任第１団のパインウッド・ダービー（PWD）のスライドショー作成。今のメッセージ交換相手は、英国が中心なので、米国発祥のPWDは珍しいかもしれませんね。

安井 馨さんの投稿 2019年4月5日金曜日

Tea Ceremony activity (Matto-1)

[ from Matto group 1 ]

The Tea Ceremony by the Cub scouts of Matto 1.  This was Japanese culture experience program.

お点前（日本文化：松任第１団）

安井 馨さんの投稿 2019年12月17日火曜日

<< Activity Report from Matto-1 >>

BASIC TRAINING OF THE SCOUT

Video is a part of the opening ceremony for a day’s activity.

Raising the national flag, singing the scout association song, and the words from a leader.

It is important for scouts to practice singing loudly with good posture.

松任第１団カブ隊の基本訓練、連盟歌の紹介。
安井 馨さんの投稿 2019年12月17日火曜日

< Scouts are singing a song of Scout Association of Japan >

< Introducing Area of Matto-1>

English brochure of HAKUSAN city from where Matto-1 group is located in Japan.

Zero Plastic Campaign (Kamakura-2)

< Zero Plastic Campaign >

After the cleaning service, cub scouts of Kamakura 2 studied about environment protection program, i.e. “Zero Plastic Campaign” of Kanagawa, and about SDGs.

(Zero Plastic Declaration by Kamakura-2)

(Greetings from Cubs and Beavers of Kamakura-2)

Make It Clean Our Community (Matto-1)

< Clean our community >

Scouts for SDGs activity of Matto 1.  This project is registered under WOSM.

Kamakura Beach Clean (Kamakura-2)

< Scout for SDGs program activity of Kamakura 2 >

This project is registered under WOSM.   Beach clean program every year.

January event - New Year's Decorations

< Introducing Japanese culture >

New Year's decorations

After the Christmas, we will have New Year's decorations. This is from the office of our group chairman of the Yokohama 87.

In Japan, we decorate offices and private homes like this. This is a typical decoration.

What do you do on New Year's Day?

【日本文化紹介の事例】 自団の団委員長が投稿されたお正月飾りの写真を拝借して、日本の文化紹介を海外スカウトに発信。 皆さんからのお正月の挨拶（年賀状等）や活動紹介で背景等に出てくるお正月飾りの説明としても使えるかなと期待。 お飾りの詳細は、ウィキペディア（英語）へのリンクで。
安井 馨さんの投稿 2019年12月28日土曜日

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Originally, Shogatsu-gyoji (New Year event) was held to welcome and worship Toshigami, the god of the year.

For the Japanese who were agricultural people, Toshigami, the god of good harvest, was considered as an important god.

In addition, since it is said to bring life and happiness, people prepared to worship Toshigami by displaying KADOMATSU and SHIMENAWA near New Year's Day.

The pine, bamboo and plum trees on the KADOMATSU have their own meanings.

Pine trees are used for auspicious events because they lead to "worship".

Bamboo grows tall in about 2 ~ 3 days, so it has the meaning of a symbol of vitality.

The plums that bloom in the new spring are decorated as flowers suitable for the beginning of the year, and it is common to decorate KADOMATSU with both Kobai and Hakubai (red and white plum).

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Please see the links below for more information:

• << KADOMATSU >>
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadomatsu

• << KAMIDANA >>
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamidana

• << SHIMENAWA >>
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimenawa

• << KAGAMIMOCHI >>
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagami_mochi

Christmas Greeting Exchange (Yokohama 87)

After JOTA-JOTI event on October, we exchange the message card (i.e. Christmas and/or New Year Greetings) .

You may be interested to exchange the messages with scouts of Japan after the Camp event.  Please discuss with your leader.

海外のスカウトに向けたクリスマス・メッセージ（１）
【海外のスカウトに向けたクリスマス・メッセージ（１）】 カブ（小学3年生～5年生）とビーバー（小学1年生～2年生）は、海外スカウトに向けたクリスマス・メッセージ・カード作成を行いました（2018年11月18日（日））。 カード作りの様子や、出来上がった作品を動画の形で、海外のスカウトに向けて発信。 世界のどこから返信があるのか。どのような海外のスカウトとお友達になれるのか、カードを作成したスカウト達は期待に胸を膨らませています。
ボーイスカウト横浜第87団さんの投稿 2018年12月2日日曜日

海外のスカウトに向けたクリスマス・メッセージ（２）
【海外のスカウトに向けたクリスマス・メッセージ（２）】 11月18日（日）の活動で作成したクリスマス・メッセージ・カードをスライドショーの動画にして、海外のスカウトに向けて発信。
ボーイスカウト横浜第87団さんの投稿 2018年12月2日日曜日