The aim of the contest is to encourage learners of Japanese as a Second Language, and background speakers who speak Japanese at home, to practise and consolidate their language skills and public speaking skills by presenting a speech on a topic of their choice to an audience. A second aim is to provide an opportunity for interaction between learners of Japanese and the Japanese speaking community in Victoria.

This page is for tickets to attend as an audience member to watch the speech contest.

Contestants and invited VIP guests do not need to register themselves, however family members, etc should register to attend as audience members.

Please note: the online applications for the contest closed on 22 August 2026. If you are already registered as a contestant and are looking for the contest guide or terms and conditions of the competition you can find it on this website.

Do you have questions about the Japanese Language Speech Contest 2026 or want to get in touch with the The Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria, Inc?

Please fill in the contact form.

The 2026 Japanese Language Speech Contest is generously supported by:

The estate of Mrs Mioko Wood
The City of Melbourne
Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne
Japanese Society of Melbourne
Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Melbourne
Japan Club of Victoria Inc.
La Trobe University
Monash University
RMIT University
University of Melbourne

About the Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria, Inc.

The Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria Inc is comprised of volunteer academics, educators and supporters that organise and conduct the annual speech contest in Victoria in order to promote the teaching and learning of the Japanese language.

Committee Members

President: Dr Robyn Spence-Brown (Monash University)
Vice President: Ms Hiroko Ohashi (RMIT University)
Treasurer: Dr Jun Ohashi (The University of Melbourne)
Secretary: Dr Lidia Tanaka (La Trobe University)
Dr Maho Fukuno (RMIT University)
Dr Shimako Iwasaki (Monash University)
Dr Hiroko Levy (La Trobe University)
Ms Sue Lucacevich
Ms Michiyo Naito
Dr Kaya Oriyama (The University of Melbourne)

Contact the host of Japanese Language Speech Contest 2026 (ビクトリア州日本語弁論大会)