The Japan Foundation, in cooperation with International Education Center and Saga City, Saga Prefecture, hosted the 62nd International Speech Contest in Japanese on May 29, 2021.
12 participants from 10 countries were chosen out of 64 contestants from 21 countries/regions in the preliminary round to participate in the Contest.
The participants gave a speech about what they think and feel through their daily life in Japan and exchanges with Japanese people.
As the result of the contest, following awards were given to the participants who were highly evaluated by the judge.

【Foreign Minister’s Award】

Tyler Burton

（United States of America, Coordinator for international relations）

【Educational Minister’s Award】

Zaidi Shan Zehra

（United States of America, Coordinator for international relations）

【Organizer’s Special Award】

Kris Hadian Permana

（Indonesia, University student）

【Prefectural Governor Award】

Mabaleng Maria Brigette

（Republic of South Africa, Graduate student）

【Audience-Judge Award】

Ndayizeye Samuel

（Rwanda, University student）

The Speech videos can be watched on the website of the International Education Center.

Outline

Date	Saturday, May 29, 2021 Starting time: 1:00 p.m.
Venue	Saga City Culture Hall Saga City, Saga Prefecture

Participants

For the previous contests

• The list of past contests