This is a brand-new event for primary and secondary school students studying Japanese in the UK organized by the Japan Foundation, London.

The world is currently changing very quickly. Technology is advancing, and nowadays if you have a computer or a smartphone you can send a message to anyone in the world. In a time like this, we should always have the following questions in our mind: “What message do I want to convey and how?” It is important for us to deliver messages clearly and easily for others to understand.

This event is a contest for young Japanese learners in the UK to use their Japanese and make a video on a topic provided. You can apply individually or as part of a group.

You can make your video in whatever style you prefer. Show us your creativity in full and have fun making the video!

Finals day will take place on 9th July 2022 (Saturday).

Eligibility:

• Primary and secondary school students studying Japanese in the UK may enter individually or as part of a group. However, one person cannot participate in multiple group videos, or one person cannot submit both an individual video and a group video.
• Students studying Japanese outside of school, students who have lived in Japan in the past, and students who speak Japanese at home can all apply.

Categories and Theme of the Video:

• Japanese level: A1-A2 Level of standard for Japanese-language Education /CEFR
• Theme: My/Our School
• Length of Video: Approx. one minute

• Japanese level: A1-A2 Level of standard for Japanese-language Education /CEFR
• Theme: My/Our Favourite Place
• Length of Video: 1.5 to 2.5 minutes

• Japanese level: B1 Level of standard for Japanese-language Education /CEFR
• Theme: “Japan” in the United Kingdom
• Length of Video: 2.5 to 3.5 minutes

• To find out more details, please download the Application Guidelines on the Japan Foundation website. Please read the information carefully before applying.
• You can also refer to the “Video Creation Hints for secondary school categories” document below for brainstorming on the theme.
• Sample videos will be available in the near future.

The closing date for applications: 3rd May 2022 (Tuesday) 23:59 GMT