28th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners A Call for Contestants

28th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners A Call for Contestants

The Yamaguchi Prefectural Chapter of the United Nations Association of Japan is hosting the 28^th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners in order to encourage exchange and deepen understanding between the local and international residents of Yamaguchi. The speech contest is an opportunity for contestants to draw from their time in Japan and share their experiences, thoughts, and opinions in a Japanese speech. We look forward to your applications!!

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【Detail】

◆Date and Time: November 12, 2017 (Sun.) 13:30 to 16:00

◆Place: Old Prefectural Assembly Building (1-1, Takimachi, Yamaguchi City)

◆Eligibility: Must be 15 years of age or older, and a resident in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Contestants cannot have lived in Japan for more than 5 years, 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.)

Rubric: Content- 60 points, Expressions- 40 points, out of a possible 100 points Prizes

First Place: Plaque and 30,000 yen

Second Place: Plaque and 20,000 yen

Honorable Mention: Certificate and 5,000 yen (number of recipients may vary)

All Participants: Speech Contest Memento

◆Application: Send in a written summary of your speech, around 1000 characters by mail, email or fax to address below. Please include a title and subtitle, your address, name, age, citizenship, job (school name and year), and phone number.

◆Deadline: September 29, 2017 (Fri.)

◆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 October 13, 2017 (Fri.).

Compensation for travel expenses is available.

◆Where to Apply: :

〒753-8501

1-1 Takimachi, Yamaguchi -City

Nihon Kokusai Rengou Kyoukai Yamaguchi-ken Honbu Jimukyoku

(International Division of Yamaguchi Pref Govt Office) Attn: , Harada,Kubo

Tel: 083-933-2340 Fax: 083-933-2358 Email: 　a12900@pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp

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