Girl Scouts of Japan and JAMMIN Launch Limited Charity Items Under the Theme of Friendship

The Girl Scouts of Japan (Chair: Nanae Hazama) will carry out activities under this year’s theme of “Friendship” to commemorate Girl Scout Day on May 22, 2026. As part of the initiative, the organization will collaborate with JAMMIN, a Kyoto-born fashion brand specializing in charity items, to sell limited-edition products for one week only on the JAMMIN online store from Monday, May 18 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Proceeds will support the expansion of educational programs that help girls grow into adults who can think and act independently, free from stereotypes such as “because you are a girl.” Charity item sales overview: The sales period runs for one week only, from 12:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18 to midnight on Sunday, May 24, 2026. A portion of sales will be donated to the Girl Scouts of Japan: for example, 700 yen from a 3,500-yen T-shirt, and 100 to 700 yen depending on the item. Products include short- and long-sleeved T-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tote bags, pouches, and more. Purchases can be made through the JAMMIN online store, where Girl Scout items will appear from May 18. The design concept depicts animals working together to carry a paper airplane. It expresses the idea that moving forward together leads to each individual’s growth, and that this growth can also create a better impact and future for the people around them and society as a whole. The message “We grow together” is included in the design. The number “106” on the vest represents the 106th year since the Girl Scout movement began in Japan in 1920. May 22 is Girl Scout Day. For Girl Scouts in Japan, it marks the day in 1947 when predecessors gathered to restart activities after the war. The bonds of friendship that continued even during wartime became the driving force behind the revival of Girl Scouts in Japan. Around Girl Scout Day, activities under the hashtag “#ガールスカウトとチャレンジ” are being held across Japan, and the organization encourages people to participate. The Girl Scouts of Japan aims to create a society where all girls and women can live as themselves without being constrained by gender. The friendships nurtured through Girl Scouts are not merely close personal friendships. They are strong bonds among “global citizens” who transcend language, religion, age, and even national borders, recognize one another’s differences, and share the common purpose of acting for their own happiness and peace as well as that of others. Through intergenerational exchange in local communities and relationships with adult leaders, girls can move beyond stereotypes such as “because you are a girl” and encounter diverse ways of living and role models. The friendships cultivated in this safe place of belonging give them the courage to step into society. The organization asks for public support to continue protecting the spaces where these friendships are nurtured. For details and inquiries, please contact the Girl Scouts of Japan secretariat. The contact person is Meguro of the Social Collaboration Group at the Girl Scouts of Japan secretariat. About the Girl Scouts of Japan: Girl Scouts is the world’s largest organization for girls and women, with approximately 11.2 million members in 153 countries and regions. With the goal of “maximizing the potential of girls and women,” it implements educational programs that enable members to take the initiative in addressing social issues surrounding them.