International Boy Scouts, Troop 1 the Boy Scouts of Japan in 1971 and preparations for the event were well under way by 1970. The IBS cooperated with the Japanese Scout association in the production of pre-Jamboree promotional items, including brochures, postcards and posters. The items featured IBS Scouts wearing the Scout uniforms of various countries to help promote the "international" image of the event under the theme "For Understanding". That 13th World Scout Jamboree was set to be held near Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture at Asagiri Kogen and, in preparation for that world event, the 5th Nippon Jamboree was held at this location in August 1970.
Scouting in Greater London Scouting in Greater London Scouting in the region of Greater London is largely represented by The Scout Association of the United Kingdom and some Groups of traditional Scouting including the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association. The Scout Association has defined Greater London as a Scout Region with a Regional Commissioner, Terry Kingham. There is a single member of the national Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) covering all the universities in Greater London. For the history of Scouting in London see Scouting, The Scout Association and the British Boy Scouts. The first Commissioner for London of Baden-Powell Boy Scouts was Sir Francis