Boy Scouts 'Fuji Scout Badge' Awardees Pay a Courtesy Visit to the Mayor of Ota City
On March 27, 2026, 15 representative Boy Scouts who received the highest rank 'Fuji Scout Badge' and other badges paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Ota City to report on their activities and learnings.
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## [Event Overview]
■ Date and Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:30-11:00 (30 minutes)
■ Location: Ota City Office
■ Participating Scouts: 15 representative scouts who received the Fuji Scout Badge, Hayabusa Scout Badge, Kiku Scout Badge, etc. in FY2025
■ Content: Discussion with the Mayor of Ota City, presentations by the scouts, etc.
## [What is the Fuji Scout Badge?]
The Boy Scouts offer a variety of educational programs to encourage the growth of youth.
The Fuji Scout Badge is the highest rank of advancement badge in the Scout Association of Japan.
It is an honorable badge awarded by the national association to Venture Scouts (high school age) as a proof of being a "good citizen" with autonomy, responsibility, and public spirit as a member of society.
Starting from "Tenderfoot", there are a total of six advancement badges: "Second Class", "First Class", "Kiku (Chrysanthemum)", "Hayabusa (Falcon)", and "Fuji", with the highest being the Fuji Scout Badge.
Scouts aiming for the Fuji Scout tackle tasks in six areas: "Basics", "Scout Skills", "Scout Spirit", "Service", "Religious Encouragement", and "Growth and Contribution", and also challenge themselves with a 3-day, 2-night solo camp.
In addition, "leadership" is a crucial requirement for obtaining the Fuji Scout Badge. They are required to acquire the qualities of a leader who can contribute to society, possessing the ability to plan, implement, and report on projects, as well as a spirit of service.
■ Date and Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:30-11:00 (30 minutes)
■ Location: Ota City Office
■ Participating Scouts: 15 representative scouts who received the Fuji Scout Badge, Hayabusa Scout Badge, Kiku Scout Badge, etc. in FY2025
■ Content: Discussion with the Mayor of Ota City, presentations by the scouts, etc.
## [What is the Fuji Scout Badge?]
The Boy Scouts offer a variety of educational programs to encourage the growth of youth.
The Fuji Scout Badge is the highest rank of advancement badge in the Scout Association of Japan.
It is an honorable badge awarded by the national association to Venture Scouts (high school age) as a proof of being a "good citizen" with autonomy, responsibility, and public spirit as a member of society.
Starting from "Tenderfoot", there are a total of six advancement badges: "Second Class", "First Class", "Kiku (Chrysanthemum)", "Hayabusa (Falcon)", and "Fuji", with the highest being the Fuji Scout Badge.
Scouts aiming for the Fuji Scout tackle tasks in six areas: "Basics", "Scout Skills", "Scout Spirit", "Service", "Religious Encouragement", and "Growth and Contribution", and also challenge themselves with a 3-day, 2-night solo camp.
In addition, "leadership" is a crucial requirement for obtaining the Fuji Scout Badge. They are required to acquire the qualities of a leader who can contribute to society, possessing the ability to plan, implement, and report on projects, as well as a spirit of service.