|
Yamanaka Scout Camp
Yamanaka Scout Camp was the mountainous national Scout training camp of the Scout Association of Japan, located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, near Lake Yamanaka, near the base of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. Yamanaka campsite was established at the end of the Taishō era for training Scout leaders. The 1,000 meter altitude, quiet campground is surrounded by the acorn-bearing '' Quercus mongolica'' (') and larch on a northward slope of about 72,732 square meters, (roughly 18 acres) which gently drops towards Lake Yamanaka. In 1924, Japan fielded a full contingent of 25 to the 2nd World Scout Jamboree in Denmark. Tsuneha Sano was a participant, during which time he attended a Wood Badge course at Gilwell Park, marking the watershed for the first period of Japanese Scouting. In 1925 Sano returned to Japan and created Japan's own training course at Lake Yamanaka, called ''Jisshu-sho'', for both Cub and Scout leaders, which is still used to this day, after complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Yamanaka
is located in the village of Yamanakako in Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in surface area and the highest in elevation. It is the third highest lake in Japan, with a mean surface altitude of . It is also the shallowest of the Fuji Five Lakes, with a maximum water depth of . It was formed by lava flows from an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji. It is drained by the Sagami River and is the only of the Fuji Five Lakes to have a natural outflow. Carp, dace and smelt were introduced to the lake in the Meiji period, although early efforts to introduce sockeye salmon were not successful. In more recent years, introduced exotics such as black bass and bluegill have increasingly displaced native species. In terms of plant life, a variety of marimo was discovered in the lake in 1956. The lake is a popular recreational site for boating, fishing, water-skiing, windsurfing, sightseeing and swimming. If the wind comes from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is a Scouting leadership programme and the related award for adult leaders in the programmes of Scout associations throughout the world. Wood Badge courses aim to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement. Courses generally have a combined classroom and practical outdoors-based phase followed by a Wood Badge ''ticket'', also known as the project phase. By "working the ticket", participants put their newly gained experience into practice to attain ticket goals aiding the Scouting movement. The first Wood Badge training was organized by Francis "Skipper" Gidney and lectured at by Robert Baden-Powell and others at Gilwell Park (United Kingdom) in September 1919. Wood Badge training has since spread across the world with international variations. On completion of the course, participants are awarded the Wood Badge beads to recognize significant achievement in leadership and direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scouting In Japan
The Scout and Guide movement in Japan is served by * Girl Scouts of Japan, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts * Scout Association of Japan, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement * Baden-Powell Scouts Association-Japan * International Boy Scouts, Troop 1 International Scouting There are two organizations focused on serving children of American military families living in Japan and elsewhere in Asia, the Girl Scouts of the USA, serviced by the USA Girl Scouts Overseas—West Pacific and the Boy Scouts of America, serviced by the Asia East District and Asia Central District of the Far East Council at Camp Zama. These councils serve BSA and GSUSA units of children of diplomatic, business and military personnel, and international units run under their auspices. See also *Scouting in displaced persons camps Scouting has been active in displaced persons camps (DP camps) and in the lives of refugees since World War I. During and after World W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cradle Of Liberty Council V
Cradle may refer to: * Cradle (bed) * Bassinet, a small bed, often on rockers, in which babies and small children sleep Mechanical devices * Cradle (circus act), or aerial cradle or casting cradle used in an aerial circus act * Cradling (paintings), an art restoration technique to stabilise a painting on panel * Docking station, also known as a cradle for the connection of a mobile device * Ship cradle, for supporting a ship when dry docked * Grain cradle, an addition to the agricultural scythe to keep the grain stems aligned when mowing * Newton's cradle, a device that demonstrates conservation of momentum and energy via a series of swinging spheres * Rocker box, also known as a cradle used in mining to separate gold from alluvium * Suspended cradle, a platform for accessing the exterior of buildings, used by among others window cleaners * Slip catching cradle. a device used by cricketers to practice taking catches A metaphor for humanity's origins * Cradle of Humankind, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahagi, Ibaraki
250px, Hananuki valley 250px, Takado Beach is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 27,522 in 11,651 households and a population density of 140 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 36.2%. The total area of the city is . Geography Located in northern Ibaraki Prefecture, Takahagi is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, and by Fukushima Prefecture to the northwest. Surrounding municipalities Ibaraki Prefecture * Kitaibaraki * Hitachi * Hitachiōta Fukushima Prefecture *Hanawa Climate Takahagi has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Takahagi is 13.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1429 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.8 °C. Demographics Per Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahagi Scout Camp
Takahagi Scoutfield ( ', "Yamato no Mori" Takahagi Scoutfield) is an educational camp facility owned and managed by the Scout Association of Japan, located in Takahagi, Ibaraki, near the Pacific coast. Takahagi Scoutfield replaced Yamanaka Scout Camp Yamanaka Scout Camp was the mountainous national Scout training camp of the Scout Association of Japan, located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, near Lake Yamanaka, near the base of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. Yamanaka campsite was ... at the end of August 2017 for training Scout leaders. The altitude campsite is surrounded by forests on about about from JR Takahagi Station. In 2012, the Scout Association of Japan received a donation of vast forests of approximately 2.7 square kilometers in Takahagi, Ibaraki Prefecture, from Daiwa House. Permanent facilities include an Administrative Building with accommodations for 44 people, dining room/kitchen, meeting room, training room; an outdoor auditorium of that sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asbestos
Asbestos () is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral. There are six types, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre being composed of many microscopic "fibrils" that can be released into the atmosphere by abrasion and other processes. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to various dangerous lung conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer, so it is now notorious as a serious health and safety hazard. Archaeological studies have found evidence of asbestos being used as far back as the Stone Age to strengthen ceramic pots, but large-scale mining began at the end of the 19th century when manufacturers and builders began using asbestos for its desirable physical properties. Asbestos is an excellent electrical insulator and is highly fire-resistant, so for much of the 20th century it was very commonly used across the world as a building material, until its adverse effects on human health were more widely acknowledged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Base Camp
Mountaineering or alpinism, is a set of outdoor activities that involves ascending tall mountains. Mountaineering-related activities include traditional outdoor climbing, skiing, and traversing via ferratas. Indoor climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering are also considered variants of mountaineering by some. Unlike most sports, mountaineering lacks widely applied formal rules, regulations, and governance; mountaineers adhere to a large variety of techniques and philosophies when climbing mountains. Numerous local alpine clubs support mountaineers by hosting resources and social activities. A federation of alpine clubs, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), is the International Olympic Committee-recognized world organization for mountaineering and climbing. The consequences of mountaineering on the natural environment can be seen in terms of individual components of the environment (land relief, soil, vegetation, fauna, and landscape) and location/zo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuji Scout
The is symbolized by the earning of several rank badges. Rank insignia Beaver and Cub Scouts Beaver Scouting is the youngest section of Scouting with members younger than Cub Scouts, aged five to eight. The program is based on the Scouts Canada concept of co-operating and sharing. Members normally wear a brown vest as a uniform with a blue Beaver cap. The program is based around a specially written story called ''Friends of the Forest''. Badges are elongate light blue ovals with turquoise or vermilion borders, based on their Canadian counterparts. All Cub Scouts first work on their Squirrel badge to complete the Cub Scout joining requirements, which include knowing the Cub Scout motto and salute. The Squirrel badge is dark blue ringed in gold, with a button loop. Once the Squirrel badge requirements have been completed, the Cub Scout will continue with the age appropriate program. The next three ranks are diamond-shaped red badges based upon the Boy Scouts of America Cub syste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.svg "Click for more on -> Takahagi, Ibaraki"){kind=logo}
