33rd Annual Arizona Japanese Speech Contest
Updates: The application period for the 33rd Annual Arizona Japanese Speech Contest has ended as of March 13th, 2026. Best of luck to all our contestants this year!
Participation Information
Students must be currently enrolled in a Japanese course in Arizona. Native/heritage learners are not eligible to participate.
Students are selected by their schools before applying for a category.
Application Timeline
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Category application deadline: February 27, 2026
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Final speech draft due: March 13, 2026
A detailed application form for student participants will be released in February to participating schools.
Speech Categories
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Category A – 自己紹介 (Self-Introduction)
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Category B – 私の好きな食べ物 (My Favorite Food)
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Category C – 日本の食べ物と私の家族(国)の食べ物の比較
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Category D – 未来の食文化
Categories vary by course level. Some categories require participants to answer questions in Japanese about their speech*