Japanese Speech Contest 2025

Deadline: 08 June 2025

Please read the terms of the contest carefully on our website before submitting your application.

For further enquiries, please contact: rita_chou@jas.org.sg

08 June: Deadline for script, audio recording and application form submission
27 June: Finalists will be notified via email
12 July : Rehearsal and Briefing for finalists
13 July : Finalists will present their speeches live at The Japanese Association

Speech Contest

Please select your Category below based on your status as of the date of the contest (13 July 2025). If you will be between schools (e.g. graduated from JC but not yet a University student) on the date of the contest, please select "Open".

Category*

SecondaryJunior CollegeOpen

Speech Title (in Japanese)*

Speech content that has been presented in public may be disqualified by the Committee

Speech Script (pdf, doc, docx)*

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Your file name should be: Category_Name (e.g. Secondary_Elaine Lee)

Audio Recording (mp3, m4a)*

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Your file name should be: Category_Name (e.g. Secondary_Elaine Lee)

Free Tuition (Subjected to availability)

NoYes

Why do you want to participate in this contest?

Particulars and Contact Information

Name*

As in NRIC/Passport

Name in Katakana*

This name will be used for the certificate given to finalists. Max 10 characters.

Mobile No.*

Nationality*

SingaporeanSingapore PRStudent Pass Holder

You must be a Singaporean, PR or student pass holder in Singapore to be eligible to participate. You must not be a Japanese citizen.

Gender

FemaleMalePrefer not to say

Age

Email Address*

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Postal / Zip Code

Emergency Contact

Name*

Relation to You*

Contact No.

Email*

example@example.com

School/Company

Name of School / Company

Expected Year of Graduation

For Students Only

Job Title

For Working Adults Only

Study of Japanese Language

Length of Study

Location of Study

Please indicate your language school. If you are self-taught, please indicate so.

Length of Period of Stay in Japan*

Less than 6 monthsBetween 6+ to 12 monthsBetween 1 to 3 yearsMore than 3 years

You must not have stayed in Japan for more than 12 months (for Secondary & JC Category) or 36 months (for Open Category). Excluding period of stay before primary school.

Parental Consent (for those below 18)

If you are below the age of 18, you are required to obtain a parent or guardian's permission to participate in the contest.

Please have your parent of guardian sign this form and upload the signed form below.

Upload here

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Declaration

I declare that the information I have provided above is true to the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understood the rules and regulations governing this contest and agree to abide by them.*

Yes, I agree.

By application for the Japanese Speech Contest 2025, you agree to the collection, use, edit and disclosure of photos and videos recordings for public relations and Japanese cultural awareness on social media, websites and “The Southern Cross” newsletter (Non-profit activities) by the Organizing Committee.

The personal data collected for Japanese Speech Contest 2025, shall not be disclosed to third parties under any circumstances.

Email

example@example.com

Application Form