34ｔｈ Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners
A Call for Contestants
In order to better understand how Japan (Yamaguchi) is seen from the perspective
of a non-native and to help spread information about various countries
to the people of Yamaguchi, the Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United
Nations Association of Japan is hosting the 34th Annual Japanese Speech
Contest for Foreigners. In addition, this speech contest will help in the
development of those who wish to work to spread internationalization and
international cooperation, to create a sense of mutual understanding between
the people of the prefecture and residents from abroad and to serve as
a ground for international exchange.
Contestants will draw from their time in Japan, sharing their experiences,
thoughts, and opinions in a Japanese speech. We look forward to your applications!
Flyer（Japanese & English）
Details
Date and Time: February 4, 2024 (Sun.) 13:30 to 16:30
Place: Old Prefectural Assembly Building (1-1, Takimachi, Yamaguchi City)
Eligibility: Must be 15 years of age or older, be a foreign resident living, working,
or studying in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Contestants cannot have lived in Japan for more than 5 years as of April 1st 2023, and must
not hold Japanese citizenship
Speech Requirements
Theme: Topic of Your Choice (foreign residents in Yamaguchi Prefecture are free
to write about their thoughts in daily life, findings or other topics relating
to Japan or Yamaguchi, the deepening of mutual understanding with residents
in the prefecture, etc.)
Time Limit: Less than six minutes, use of manuscript paer allowed, but points may
be deducted.
Rubric: Content- 60 points, Expressions- 40 points, out of a possible 100 points
Prizes
First Place: Certificate, Plaque and 30,000 yen
Second Place: Certificate, Plaque and 20,000 yen
Soroptimist International of Yamaguchi: Certificate, Plaque and 5,000 yen
Rotary Club of Yamaguchi: Certificate, Plaque and 5,000 yen
Honorable Mention: Certificate and 5,000 yen
All Participants: Speech
Contest Memento
Application: Send in a written copy of the speech in Japanese, around 1000 characters,
by mail, fax or email to the below contact information. Please include
1) the title,
2) your address,
3) name,
4) age,
5) nationality,
6) number of years in Japan,
7) job (if a student, school name and year),
8) phone number, and
9) whether or not you have participated in this contest in previous years
(if so, please include whether or not you have received an award).
Deadline: December 11, 2023 (Mon.)
Contestant
Selection:
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United Nations Association of
Japan will select 10 contestants from the applicants. The results will
be sent to all applicants on December 25, 2023 (Mon.). Travel expenses
can be compensated.
Contact Information:
〒753-8501
1-1 Takimachi, Yamaguchi -City
Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United Nations Association of Japan Office
(International Division of Yamaguchi Pref Govt Office)
Person in charge: Ms. Enami, Ms. Takamiya
Tel: 083-933-2340 Fax: 083-933-2358
Email: a12900@pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp
Website: http://unaj-yamaguchi.sakura.ne.jp/index.html
When submitting by e-mail, please write [日本語スピーチコンテストへの応募] in the subject line.
Contact Information in Japanese:
〒753-8501 山口市滝町1-1
日本国際連合協会山口県本部事務局（山口県国際課内）
担当：江波・高宮
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