Toyama Cup Virtual Japanese Speech Contest

University and college students in Oregon and SW Washington, currently studying Japanese, are eligible to participate in this online Japanese Speech Contest.

Toyama Cup showcases the excellence of Japanese language programs all over Oregon, providing students in our community many local options if they choose to pursue their love of the Japanese language in higher education institutions. The Japan-America Society of Oregon continues to work to support this community of students, teachers, and programs; and equally, the sister-state relationship with Toyama that brings greater richness and opportunity to all.

2026 Toyama Cup

30^th Annual Toyama Cup Results

Level 2

1. Rin Nguyen of Mt. Hood Community College, “おばあちゃん、ありがとう！” [“Thank You, Grandma!”]

2. Eliana Bly of Lewis & Clark College, “日本人の勤勉さと思いやり:よさこいから” [“Japanese Hard Work and Thoughtfulness: What I Learned From Yosakoi“]

3. Arfaan Karim of University of Oregon, “どのようにして言語を学ぶことは社会問題を解決するか” [“How Language Learning Can Solve Global Issues“]

Level 1

1. Trey Trejo of Oregon State University, “”A.I. and the ‘Heart’ of Communication”

2. Diego Gomez-Hernandez of Lewis & Clark College, “漢字が好き”

3. Mario Estrada Pena of Mt. Hood Community College, “Reaching Zero Through Wrestling”

Toyama Cup Documents

2026 Event Day Schedule (in PDT)

Results and Publications

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