"Visitors wanted"

4th KIFA Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners

The purpose is to improve the Japanese language skills of foreigners living in Japan and to promote multicultural exchange.

We will be holding the 4th KIFA Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners.

Please come and listen to the contestants talk about their lives in Japan and their daily thoughts!

[Event name]

4th KIFA Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners

[Contents]

・Japanese speeches by foreigners (beginners, intermediate and advanced)

*The participants are foreigners studying at Japanese language classes for foreigners in Kusatsu City.

・Performance (English Rakugo)

・Announcement of judging results and award ceremony

[Date and Time]

Sunday, October 5, 2025

13:30-16:00

(Reception starts at 13:00)

【venue】

Kusatsu City Civic Exchange Plaza (Ferie Minami Kusatsu 5th floor) 5th floor large conference room (1-15-5 Noji, Kusatsu City)

*Please refer to the website below for parking and transportation access information.

https://www.kusatsu-plaza.com/access

[Admission fee]

free

[Capacity]

50 people (elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

[how to apply]

Please apply using the application form/email below.

Deadline: Tuesday, September 30th

https://forms.gle/AARY2xSaM9cxHWgj8

[Inquiries and applications]

Kusatsu International Association (KIFA) Secretariat

Phone: 077-561-2322

Email: kifa-japan@coda.ocn.ne.jp