The 35th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest

It was a great pleasure to host the 35th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest on Saturday, March 7, 2026, connecting with the University of Calgary,  the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Alberta by zoom. 20 contestants shared their experiences and thoughts.

PTJC is thrilled to announce the results of the 35th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest! 

Beginner category:
1: Elham Sajedi Badashian (University of Alberta)
2: Agampreet Kaur (-------)
3: Elecia Storring (University of Calgary)

Intermediate category:
1: Isaac Munro (University of Saskatchewan)
2: Aaron Li (-----)
3: Tristan Kwan (University of Alberta)

Advanced category:
1: Janice Lee (------)
2: Joshua Shim (-----)
3: Raj Prasad (University of Alberta)

Open category:
1: Ezgi Ince (----)

The first place winners from each of the categories are invited to compete at the 37th Canadian National Japanese Speech Contest, which will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the University of Alberta.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. The PTJC would also like to extend our gratitude to our generous supporters and partners: Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary / Mitsui Canada Foundation / Alberta Japanese Business Association / The Prince Takamado Japan Canada Memorial Fund/ Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education / School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, University of Calgary / Organizing Committee for the Alberta District Japanese Language Speech Contest.