About
| Theme | 山 *Speech can be about anything related to this kanji character, or anything that resembles the shape, or anything beyond that, open to interpretation and creativity of the contestant. |
| Submission Deadline | 16 March 2025 (Sun) |
| Date | 19 April 2025 (Sat) |
| Event Type | Physical Contest |
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Eligibility
- There is no restriction on the number of submissions from each school/institution.
- The contest is open to Malaysian students with the following criteria:
- Currently attending secondary school in Malaysia;
- Between the age of 15 and 18 as of 1 July 2025;
- Currently learning Japanese language in their secondary school or any institutions such as a language centre/school, a society or organisation, that offers Japanese language course;
- Not this contest’s previous first prize winner;
- Have not stayed in Japan for study or language training and have not stayed in Japan for more
than 6 months (accumulated) in the last 5 years as of 1 July 2025; - A non-native Japanese speaker (mother tongue is not Japanese); and
- Either parent is not a Japanese national or a native speaker.
For more details about the contest, including eligibility criteria, entry procedures, and additional requirements, please visit official page below.