Pokémon and Boy Scouts Japan Collaborate on New Adventure Program

A Unique Partnership for Young Explorers

On June 13, the Pokémon franchise teamed up with the Boy Scouts of Japan to launch an exciting new program called "Aim to Be a Pokémon Trainer!". This initiative will run across all 47 prefectures in Japan from next month until June 2026.

Who Can Join?

• Kids around 10 years old
• No need to be a Boy Scout member

The program's name is a nod to the franchise’s first Japanese opening theme song, "Mezase Pokémon Master" or "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master."

Fun and Educational Missions

Participants will embark on six different missions, each designed to promote outdoor skills and teamwork:

• "Hungry! Operation: Berries" – Foraging for berries
• "The Wind's Up to No Good! Get Back on the Path!" – Pathfinding in nature
• "Big Search in Rustling Fallen Leaves!" – Finding hidden items like a buried hammer
• "What Do We Do? Pokémon Stuck on a Cliff" – Rescue operations
• "Where Are They? Pokémon Expedition!" – Searching for lost Pokémon
• "Let's Go on a Pokémon Rescue Mission!" – First aid and injury treatment

Each activity encourages kids to explore the wilderness, solve problems, and learn vital skills.

Learn More

Details about specific dates and locations in each prefecture are available on the program's official website.

Sources: Boy Scouts Pokémon Trainer website via Siliconera

This collaboration combines fun, adventure, and learning, inspired by the beloved Pokémon universe. It aims to inspire a new generation of explorers and trainers!