Boy Scouts of Japan Holds Annual National Convention in Chiba

The Boy Scouts of Japan (Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Masato Mizuno, President) held its 2026 Annual National Convention on May 30 (Sat) and 31 (Sun), 2026, at the Makuhari Messe International Conference Hall and other venues in Chiba Prefecture.

This convention is held annually to promote the significance of the Scouting movement to society and to facilitate exchange and information sharing among members. Given that the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree is taking place this year, the theme is "From Chiba and Boso to Hiroshima and Jinseikogen, Let's Deliver the Wind of Challenge: Aiming for Scouting that Walks with the Community and Contributes to Solving Social Issues."

The convention's main event, the "National Scout Education Conference," is a forum where Scouting leaders from across the country gather to discuss the role the Scouting movement can play in addressing social issues and to formulate concrete action plans.

This year, participants engaged in group discussions split into seven themes, including "Redefining the Value of Experiential Education in a Digital Society" and "Realizing Inclusive Scouting: Leveraging Diversity to Accommodate Individual Needs."

During the convention, in addition to the opening ceremony, awards ceremony, meetings, and reception, the "Scouting Expo" and "Children's Experience Festival" (experiential program area) were held. Programs were prepared for not only Scouting members but also local residents, corporate and government representatives, and anyone who wished to participate.

Participants: 1,000 Scouting members, 200 members of the public.