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JTAT supports the Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest hosted by the Japan-America Society of Houston with our local regional contests. The speech contest inspires and empowers Japanese language learners at all levels.
The handbook for the 2026 Texas State Speech Contest is now available on the Japan-America Society of Houston website.
Detailed information regarding the new university division can be found on pages 9 and 15. Please review these sections for further details.
https://www.jas-hou.org/2026-contest-handbook
2026 TEXAS STATE CONTEST WINNERS
DIVISION 1 POETRY:
- Aubrey LEAL, Johnson H.S., San Antonio
- Tasnim SHAMIM, Richardson H.S, Dallas Region
- Chanyoo JUNG, Johnson H.S., San Antonio Region
DIVISION 2 HAIKU:
- Henry GRAY, Richardson H.S., Dallas Region
- Corinne WENDELL, LASA H.S., Austin Region
- William COOK, Johnson H.S., San Antonio Region
DIVISION 3 FREE SPEECH HIGH SCHOOL AURORA:
- Onyoo JUNG, Johnson H.S., San Antonio Region
- Ike FALLIN, Richardson H.S., Dallas Region
- Aayan MITHANI, Richardson H.S., Dallas Region
DIVISION 4 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION:
- Alexander THOMPSON, University of Texas at Austin, Austin Region
- Noe BAKER, Baylor University, Dallas Region
- Emma DUNN, Texas A&M University, Houston Region
DIVISION 5 FREE SPEECH OPEN:
- Noah MATSUBARA, Dallas Region
2025 State Speech Contest Results HERE!
2024 State Speech Contest Results HERE!
2023 State Speech Contest Results HERE!
2022 State Speech Contest Results HERE!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Japan Foundation for their generous sponsorship and support of this contest.
