The 16th Japanese Speech Contest in Riyadh（Deadline:October 9.2025）
2025/9/18
The 16th Japanese Speech Contest in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
1. Event Information
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 14:00～17:00(The Venue Opens at13:30)
Place: Auditorium, Cultural Palace in DQ, Riyadh
Organizer: The Embassy of Japan in KSA
Co-organizer: Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia, Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Japanese Society in Riyadh
Contact: The Embassy of Japan in KSA Riyadh, Cultural Affairs & Public Relations Section (info@rd.mofa.go.jp, +966(0)11-488-1100)
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 9, 2025
2. Entry Qualifications
Eligible candidates fulfill the following requirements;
(1) Saudi Nationals
(2) Applicants must have studied or be currently studying Japanese.
(3) If the applicants reside in Japan, the total period of residence must not exceed 5 years.
Participation can be rejected in the following cases;
(1) Lack of Japanese language skills.
(2) If the participant's speech is offensive to public order and morals.
3. Speech Categories
| Category | Time Limit | Theme | Specifications |
| Beginner Level | A Maximum of 3 MINUTES |
【Free theme】 |
For example, “your family”, “future dreams”, “me and Japanese”, etc… |
| Advanced Level | A Maximum of 5 MINUTES |
【Connecting the Present and the Future: Myself in 20 years】 | Participants will be given a question by one judge related his/her speech in Japanese, Answer to the question. |
* Applicants must choose theme and the level when apply.
* Applicants must not submit entries on themes other than those tied to their level.
* Depending on the Japanese short video/audio applicants submit, participant may be requested to change his/her level.
* If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a preliminary screening process will be implemented.
* No statements of a political nature are NOT allowed.
* Participants may bring notes during speeches, however participants should look at the audience and are encouraged not to read the text during their speeches.
4. Judging
●Each speaker's speech will be evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) Content (originality), (2) Presentation attitude, (3) Pronunciation, accent, intonation, (4) Grammar, vocabulary, and (5) Q&A session (for advanced level only).
●Prizes will be awarded to participants in both group according to the evaluation.
●Power points Slides, distributing brochures, displaying photographs or any other tools used for illustration will NOT be permitted during your speech.
●Participants must NOT bring items such as cell phones, cameras, or musical instruments onto the platform.
●Prizes will be awarded to participants in both groups.
●Contest conditions are subject to change without notice.
5. Entry
Entry Form (https://forms.gle/HisqkyEDxu9LyYUF6)
Submit the Application form with Short video or Voice and Speech Summery.
*Short video must be recorded in Japanese to introduce yourself (maximum 30seconds).
Click here for Application Form
IIf you have any questions, please contact us, info@rd.mofa.go.jp
We look forward to seeing you at the 16th Japanese Speech Contest in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Good luck.