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2023 Houston Regional Japanese Speech Contest

  • University of St. Thomas - Anderson Hall 3800 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX, 77006 United States (map)

The Houston Regional Japanese Language Speech Contest returns to an in person event in 2023!

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. 

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

  • 1:20PM | DIVISION 3 – FREE SPEECH HIGH SCHOOL AURORA

  • 2:30PM | DIVISION 2 - HAIKU

  • 3:05PM | DIVISION 4 – FREE SPEECH COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

  • 4:30PM | CLOSING CEREMONY & AWARDS PRESENTATION

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