2022.12.13

KOSMIC's 38th Annual Japanese Speech Contest for International Students--Report

On Saturday, December 10th, students, alumni, and faculty members gathered at the Mita Public Speaking Hall (Mita Enzetsu-kan) for the 38th Annual Japanese Speech Contest hosted by KOSMIC.

Seven international students gave speeches according to the theme for this year: "Difference Between Your Home Place and Japan".

The contestants all gave great speeches that they had been preparing specially for this contest with their Japanese tutors since October.

With each of the finalists presenting their own unique takes on the theme, the audience was treated to a mixture of humorous anecdotes, heartwarming stories, and shrewd observations covering a variety of topics.

The speech titles and nationalities of the prize winners are as follows:

Advanced Level First Prize
『ドイツ人と日本人は似ている? 』(Germany)

Elementary and Intermediate Level First Prize
『チェコと日本、多様性に富んだ国』(Czech)
Details of the Event
Date: December 10th, 2022 16:00~18:00
Location: Mita Public Speaking Hall (Mita Enzetsu-kan), Mita Campus,
Number of the Contestants: 7 Students (1 absence)

Host of the Speech Contest
KOSMIC: http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/intl_student/organization/kosmic.html


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Speeches by international students

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The audience listening enthusiastically

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Award ceremony

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The speakers and their Japanese student advisors

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The speakers and judges

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Photo: Aki Takematsu