2026 Ohio Japanese Speech Contest

[ryan....@education.ohio.gov]

Dear Japanese-Teaching OWLA Colleagues,

 

Please see the reminder below from the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) regarding the upcoming 2026 Japanese Speech Contest, which will be held at The Ohio State University on March 21, 2026. Additional information, including contestant requirements and access to the registration link, can be found on JASCO’s Ohio Japanese Speech Contest webpage. You can contact JASCO directly for additional information.

 

Many regards,

 

Ryan T. Wertz, M.Ed.

Education Program Administrator,

World Languages & Global Education Partnerships

Office of Administration

25 South Front St., 5th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

 

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.

 

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Call for Participants: 2026 Japanese Speech Contest! オハイオ日本語弁論大会参加者受付中 March 21 | The Ohio State University

Who Can Participate: ·        15+ years old by March 21, 2026 ·        Learned Japanese through intentional study ·        Lived in Ohio ≥ 24 months ·        Never won top prize in a previous JASCO contest ·        Available to compete in person   Apply by Feb. 20, 2026 via the online form in the Handbook. Don’t miss your chance to shine!   2026年3月21日にThe Ohio State Universityにて2026年オハイオ日本語弁論大会を実施します。参加者は現在受付中です。各種参加条件等はウェブサイト掲載のハンドブックをご確認ください。