JAPANESE LANGUAGE SPEECH CONTEST 2021 DATES

For over 30 years, the Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest has been inspiring Japanese language learners of all levels and ages to improve their Japanese by providing an opportunity to demonstrate oral language communication skills.  The contest also strives to bring together the Japanese and American communities to advocate for and to celebrate Japanese language learning, and to encourage students to further their understanding of Japan, its people, and its culture.

Regional contests are held in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.  First and second place winners from each region advance to the State Contest held in Houston. 

From the State Contest, the first and second place winners in the High School Aurora Division have the opportunity to apply to compete in the National Contest, which will be held in Los Angeles in May.  The winner of the National Contest will represent the United States in the international speech contest held in Japan.  To learn more about one Texas student's experience competing in the international competition, please click here. 

Details regarding contest divisions, format, and eligibility can be found in the SPEECH CONTEST HANDBOOK.  Please click here to review.

Contest dates are provided below:

2021 HOUSTON REGIONAL CONTEST

Feb 20 (SAT)*: Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest

(registration open from JAN 22 - FEB 12, 2021 at 5PM)

*Severe winter weather has led to the cancellation of the livestreamed event. Please click here to learn more about how the Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest has been reconfigured.

2021 STATE CONTEST

MAR 13 (SAT): Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest

(registration open from FEB 26 - MAR 08, 2021 at 5PM)

Inquiries should be submitted to lhurley@jas-hou.org.