Since 1999, JASCO has been hosting the Annual Japanese Speech Contests, offering an opportunity for Japanese-language learners to showcase their achievements.  The objective of this event is to foster Japanese language education throughout the state of Ohio by supporting the continued effort of local public schools and colleges to improve the quality of the Japanese-language learning environment. The winners of the contest will receive scholarships and various other prizes that will encourage them to continue studying Japanese language. This competition not only provides highly motivated students across the state with the chance to improve their Japanese language skills, but also inspires and encourages others to broaden their understanding of Japan, its culture, and the strong ties between Japan and United States. More details at: http://jas-co.org/SpeechContest

Categories:

• High School Level
• College Level
• Advanced Level

6 Easy Steps to Particpate:

1. Check your eligibiilty at http://jas-co.org/SpeechContest
2. Write an original speech on a topic of your choice
3. Practice and record your speech (under 3 minutes)
4. Submit your application via email by Jan. 18, 2019.
5. JASCO will annouce the finalists by Feb. 2019
6. Finalists will perform their speeches on Mar. 2, 2019

To apply, please submit the following 4 items via email by Jan. 18, 2019 to JASCO at jasco@jas-co.org:

1. Completed Application Form with your signature
2. Original Japanese essay (handwritten or typed)
   1. For a handwritten essay, use the designated paper found here.
   2. For a typed essay, use the Genko-yoshi (原稿用紙) designated paper found here.  Please note that the linked document is set in A4 paper size. When printing, do not change the size to US letter size, as it will shift the format. Please contact JASCO at jasco@jas-co.org if you have any questions.
3. English translation of your speech.
4. MP3 file of your speech

2019 Japanese Language Speech Contest is organized by JASCO and made possible through support from Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, Japan Foundation, Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese (OATJ), Japanese Student Organization at OSU, Central Ohio Japanese Association of Commerce (COJAC), and Institute for Japanese Studies at OSU.