BOY SCOUTS OF NIPPON (BSN)

The Scout movement spread to Japan in 1913 soon after it was founded in 1907. The National Association was organized in 1922. Since then, despite the short disruption of World War II, the Association has grown steadily and established itself an eminent place for itself in social education for young people. The Scout organization became a founder member of the World Organization (WOSM) and was readmitted as a full member in 1950.

The aim of the Association, as well as Scouting, is to help young people become responsible humanitarian citizens, who can appreciate and practice loyalty, courage and self-respect in an international perspective. With the support of volunteer leaders, the Scout Movement in Japan provides a fun filled, challenging programs, with an emphasis on developing each boy’s character, health, abilities and sense of service to others.

The Scout Association in Japan is a non-political, voluntary movement, open to all regardless of origin, race or creed. Those who want to become members are welcomed to achieve the ideal of Scouting for all boys.

BSN hosted the 13^TH World Jamboree in 1971 and has since hosted numerous international activities.

The National Association is name, "Boy Scouts of Nippon" or BSN. BSN has opened its doors to female members in all sections in 1995.

Membership in all sections in 1998 was 244,827.

On my honor, I promise to do my best, to do my duty to god/Buddha and the country,

And to obey the Scout laws, to help other people at all times and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

Information was obtained from the Japan Scout web page and WOSM.

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