No matter what nationality you are, it's likely that several times in your life you have come across a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout dressed in that unique uniform — be it a friend or someone else from the community.
In Japan, however, the number of scouts has declined over the past few years. Girl Scouts of Japan, with its headquarters in Tokyo, is making various efforts to boost membership, most recently by hosting an international meeting for leadership development in the capital.
Girl Scouts from their 20s to their 40s came from 22 countries to the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center from Oct. 3 to 7 to take part in seminars and other activities as part of the leadership training program.