23rd World Scout Jamboree
The 23rd World Scout Jamboree (Japanese: 第23回世界スカウトジャンボリー, Hepburn: dai-nijūsan-kai sekai sukauto jamborii) took place in Kirarahama, Yamaguchi in western Japan from 28 July to 8 August 2015. The event was attended by 33,628 Scouts and leaders (including 7,979 International Service Team (IST) members who served as volunteer staff). The theme was 和 Wa: A Spirit of Unity. The kanji 和, meaning harmony, unity or togetherness, was part of the theme. Wa is also an early name for Japan.
| 23rd World Scout Jamboree | |||
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| Theme | 和 Wa: A Spirit of Unity | ||
| Age range | 14-18 participants, 18+ Unit Leaders/ISTs | ||
| Headquarters | 1-34-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 〒113-0033 | ||
| Location | Kirarahama, Yamaguchi | ||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Coordinates | 34°01′N 131°23′E | ||
| Date | 28 July to 8 August 2015 | ||
| Attendance | 33,628 participants | ||
| Camp Chief | Takayasu Okushima | ||
| Affiliation | Scout Association of Japan, World Organization of the Scout Movement | ||
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| Website www.23wsj.jp | |||
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