Smoking and Alcohol

Alcohol and smoking is not permitted under age of 20 in Japan.

I have received some more information about the camp in relation to smoking. At the training camp last weekend we stated that there would be designated areas for those of you who smoke. Unfortunately, the law on smoking in Japan is the same as for alcohol in that you have to be 20yrs old. Therefore, there will be no smoking permitted on the Jamboree and no smoking at all whilst we are in Japan. For those who feel that this is going to be an issue, I suggest you visit your GP before we go and ask about nicotine replacement therapy, but remember, it must be prescribed for you to be able to take it into the country.

Essential Toiletries for Japan

Here is the list of essential toiletries that were discussed on base 3 (with Liz and Maureen):

small bottle of hand sanitizer
Wet ones travel pack
small packs of tissues
travel toilet roll – save the tokens for Maureen
insect repellant containing DEET
after bite stick (containing amonia)
sun cream at least factor 15
lip balm containing sunscreen
diaoralyte sachets 1 box of 10 sachets
Travel Wash

Worth bearing in mind that at the time of posting, Boots are doing a number of BOGOF deals, and 3 for 2 offers on various holiday/travel related products.

Japanese Lesson Handouts

Here are the lesson notes from the Japanese Classes that we have been running.

Lesson 1 Notes handout

Lesson 4 Notes

Lesson 5 Notes

Lesson 6 Notes

Lesson 7 Notes

Self Introduction

TimeActivityGreeting

Vaccine Reminder

IMPORTANT – You need to make sure you’ve had your vaccines by the end of this week!

Vaccinations recommended:

• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid

You should also be up to date with UK vaccination schedule.

NEEDED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE WE TRAVEL

Suggest they are done before the last training camp.

Please notify us of any special dietary requirements so we can make appropriate arrangements, e.g. in flight meals

Japan has various rules and regulations regarding the importation of medicines, therefore:

Medication – copy of prescription/letter from GP; original packaging with pharmacy label attached; no more than necessary!

NO morphine/pseudoephedrine containing substances allowed – Sudafed, cough linctus, Codeine containing preperations

Required for last training camp 2/3 July

There are currently no outbreaks in Japan.

See www.nathnac.org for information sheets for travellers – bite avoidance, food and water-bourne diseases info.

Any questions, contact Liz Slater liz@japan2010.org.uk

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The ‘Little Lifesaver’ travel guide

Martin Lewis, the “Money Saving Expert” has a very useful guide for you to print out, and complete, with all sorts of information that might be useful to have when traveling.

Click here to read the full article on his site.

MSE Pocket Travel Guide

Medicine Reminder

Remember, we need to know about any medicines you plan on taking by the last Training Camp!

Vaccinations recommended:

• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid

You should also be up to date with UK vaccination schedule.

NEEDED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE WE TRAVEL

Suggest they are done before the last training camp.

Please notify us of any special dietary requirements so we can make appropriate arrangements, e.g. in flight meals

Japan has various rules and regulations regarding the importation of medicines, therefore:

Medication – copy of prescription/letter from GP; original packaging with pharmacy label attached; no more than necessary!

NO morphine/pseudoephedrine containing substances allowed – Sudafed, cough linctus, Codeine containing preperations

Required for last training camp 2/3 July

There are currently no outbreaks in Japan.

See www.nathnac.org for information sheets for travellers – bite avoidance, food and water-bourne diseases info.

Any questions, contact Liz Slater liz@japan2010.org.uk

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Official Kit List

The kit list is now available: Japan2010 – Official Kit List

Make sure everything is named.

Day bag

• Bum bag (optional useful for money etc)
• Passport
• Pocket Money (more details to follow)
• Camera
• Note Pad and Pen
• Book / game / cards
• Personal Stereo (No Speakers)
• Business Cards (with your email and Name)
• Sun glasses
• Mobile Phone (At own risk)
• Change of clothes
• Medicines
• Fragile items
• Snacks for journey out

No Knifes or sharp objects!

Main Bag

• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Mat
• Towel x 2
• Wash Kit (toothbrush, soap, comb etc)
• Underwear Lots
• Socks Lots
• Waterproof Jacket / Trousers
• Uniform Shirt x 2
• Official UK Neckerchief
• Scout Activity Trousers/Shorts
• Long Sleeved T-shirt x 1
• T-Shirts x 6
• Shorts x 3
• Trousers 3-4 (No Jeans)
• Smart Shirt (in case they take you out for dinner on homestay)
• Explorer Japan polo shirts
• Long sleeved top / sweatshirt 1-2
• Pyjamas /overnight clothes
• Swimming Shorts/Costume(Communal Showers)
• Boots (with ankle support)
• Trainers – 2 pairs
• Water bottle
• Knife, fork, spoon
• Bowl, Plate, Mug
• Tea towel
• Personal First Aid (Plasters etc)
• Sun Cream (Min Factor 15)
• Hat / Gloves
• Sun Hat / Baseball cap
• Torch (& spare batteries)
• Gift (for homestay)
• Scout Badges and memorabilia (to Swap)
• Insect Repellent (should contain Deet)
• Travel Wash (for clothes)
• Personal Photo Album (Great to show who you are and where you’re from)

Notes regarding personal equipment :

You should have 2 bags

1. A day bag to carry on the flight
2. A flight bag to go in the aircraft hold – 20kg

Day/flight Bag Spare clothes to wear while we fly. Waterproofs, Underwear, shirt, passport. Personal stereo, no liquids or gels

Uniform – Every Explorer must travel in uniform (Change of clothes in day sack to change into on flight)

The Japanese are very smart and tidy people – plan your clothes to match so avoid any offensive logos on T-shirts and no strapless tops etc.

Do not pack any knives, scissors, pins nail files or cutlery in your flight bag.

If you are taking a rucsac, don’t pack anything on the outside (it won’t be attached by the time we get to Japan). Your roll mat should be packed in your rucsac.

Don’t forget your PASSPORT.

The main campsite covers a huge area and we are planning to do quite a lot of travelling so pack carefully and make sure you can carry your bags.

We’re going to Japan at the height of their summer and the temperature will be very high so it is important you have sun cream and a sun hat.

This is a 3 week expedition – make sure you have enough clothes. You will have an opportunity to wash clothes so bring some TRAVEL WASH that you can use to hand wash your stuff (do not bring and white powder type washing stuff, no clothes that need any special washing requirements).

We will be doing some walking – make sure you have the right clothes and good boots with ankle support. You need a drinks bottle. Please remember the message to keep re-hydrating.

Your day sized rucksack for use as a flight bag but also trips out and hill walking.

We’re recommending that everyone takes a camera – takes lots of pictures – hand in a copy of your pictures so we can collate them into a digital pack for everyone – then we will have a great record of everyone’s experiences during the trip.

The kit list is a guideline on what to bring – you can add items if necessary.

Any special medical requirements must, urgently, be made known to Liz Slater (ea.slater@hotmail.com)

We recommend that you have at least 2 Uniforms for the trip – we expect to be using the Uniform a great deal due to the formal nature of the events and society in Japan. A uniform order form has previously been sent out by Troop Leaders.

Call any Leader for advice on what to take with you.

We’ll pass on more tips about travel and packing at the forth-coming parents evening and training weekend in July,

Example Kit List

UPDATE – The official Kit List has been released.

Our recommended kit list will be distributed shortly. In the mean time, below is the list that our friends from Fife recommend.

Clothes

Sleeping Bag
Thermarest or roll-mat
Plate, Bowl, Mug, Cutlery, Dish Towel
Soap for clothes (Travel-wash) (No white powder)
Wash Kit & 2 Towels
Swimming stuff
Phrase Books
Shorts, T-Shirts, Tracksuit trousers
Training Shoes
Lightweight Waterproof Jacket
Long-sleeved T-shirt
Contingent Polo Shirts
Socks, Underwear
Neat Shirt, Trousers, Blouse, Skirt or Dress (if going out for a formal meal)
Don’t bring fleeces, sweatshirts or jeans!!
Full Uniform

Other Items

Passport
Personal Family Photo Album
Notepad & pens
Books/Magazines to read on journey
Camera, Phone, iPod etc & chargers and adapaters (optional)
Pre-printed Postcard Labels for relatives, inc UK
First Aid Kit & Sewing Kit
Any Pills/Medicines (Ensure leaders know)
Insect repellent
Sun Cream / Sun Hat / Sun Glasses
Day-Sac, Water Bottle
Headtorch & Spare batteries
Bankcard or Travellers Cheques or Money
Business Cards with your name/email address
Homestay gifts
Swapping stuff (See note below)
Playing Cards or any other games
Snacks for journey out – Packed Lunch

Keep Below 20kg!

Notes

Full Uniform: Kilt, Lovat Green Kilt Socks, Sporran, Scout Belt, Black Shoes – to travel.

Spare Scout Stuff: Spare Scout badges, old uniforms, T-Shirts, can be taken for swapping.  You have to keep your full uniform so buy extra badges, neckers to swap.

Spectacles: If you wear spectacles/contact lenses it is advisable to take a spare pair with you and note of your prescription.

Day-Sac: Your day-sac is your flight bag which should have what you need on the journey and any irreplaceable items.  Include, for example, full change of clothes; medicines, spare spectacles etc; Lightweight waterproof jacket; breakable/fragile items; Books or Games for journey. Please note that no knives, scissors, nailfiles etc can be carried onto the plane nor any liquids/gels more than 100ml and must be in transparent, sealable bag.

Bum-Bag/Pockets: On you should be your passport, travellers cheques and money (not all in the same place as each other!); Notepad & pen; and Camera/Ipod etc.

Pocket Money: Check that your bankcard works in Japan if taking it and remember there is a charge for each transaction so take out a few large amounts or share with others, each taking out once.  If taking Travellers Cheques keep a note of the numbers separate to the travellers cheques, but remember you’ll have to go to a bank in daytime hours which is not always convenient.

Family Photo Album: It is often easier to start conversations where language is a problem by showing photos of your family, home town, hobbies etc.   You can stick postcards as well as photos in to show your local area.

Laundry: Do not take with you articles of clothing that need special washing or cleaning.  It is better to have clothes that can easily be washed by hand and dry quickly in sun.  Mark anything that it likely to be mixed up with permanent marker or namelabels (eg Polo Shirts).

Contingent Clothing

Order forms have been sent out for Japan2010 Hoodies and T-Shirts. Copies of the order forms are below.

The deadline for ordering is 21st May!

TeeShirt Hoodie Order Form (.pdf)

TeeShirt Hoodie Order Form (.doc)

Health & Safety Information – Important!

Vaccinations recommended:

• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid

You should also be up to date with UK vaccination schedule.

NEEDED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE WE TRAVEL

Suggest they are done before the last training camp.

Please notify us of any special dietary requirements so we can make appropriate arrangements, e.g. in flight meals

Japan has various rules and regulations regarding the importation of medicines, therefore:

Medication – copy of prescription/letter from GP; original packaging with pharmacy label attached; no more than necessary!

NO morphine/pseudoephedrine containing substances allowed – Sudafed, cough linctus, Codeine containing preperations

Required for last training camp 2/3 July

There are currently no outbreaks in Japan.

See www.nathnac.org for information sheets for travellers – bite avoidance, food and water-bourne diseases info.

Any questions, contact Liz Slater liz@japan2010.org.uk

Health and Safety Resume