Japanese language learners of all levels and ages in the Greater Houston area are invited to demonstrate their oral Japanese communication skills for a chance to compete at the Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest at the 2024 Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest.
The contest 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.
For more information on contest divisions, format, eligibility and rules, please review the contest handbook.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE (subject to change)
11:30AM | REGISTRATION
12:00PM | OPENING CEREMONY
12:30PM | COMPETITION
12:30PM | DIVISION 1 – POETRY
12:55PM | DIVISION 3 – FREE SPEECH HIGH SCHOOL AURORA
2:40PM | DIVISION 2 - HAIKU
3:05PM | DIVISION 4 – FREE SPEECH COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
4:15PM | CLOSING CEREMONY & AWARDS PRESENTATION
Sponsored by:
Support for the 2024 Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest is provided by:
