2026 All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest
The Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that
the 21st All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest will be held in person in May 24, 2026.
This contest aims to provide non-native high school students studying Japanese in the United States
with a valuable opportunity to present their Japanese-language speeches at the national level.
Through this experience, the contest encourages mutual learning among participants, fosters greater
motivation for Japanese language study, and deepens students’ understanding of Japan and Japanese culture.
The contest has been held continuously for over two decades in support of these educational and cultural goals.
Contest participants are selected through a rigorous screening process from among students who have achieved outstanding results in regional competitions across the United States and have received recommendations from their respective organizers.
Detailed eligibility requirements and application guidelines will be announced at a later date.
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