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1st-year students created three to four-minute video skits. The topic should be related to Japan (such as Japanese customs, culture, society, and so on), or it should include information about Japan.

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「うそつき」The Liar

Sydney Compton

Sarah Hill

Saqqara Scott

Kendal Oster

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Japanese II skit video / VERSION TO SEND IN (not to be shown in class)

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The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation

TBDN Tennessee Company

Middle Tennessee Japan Society

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3rd year and higher level students created a four to five minute video poster presentation. This year’s topic is 「私と日本」（Japan and I). Students should talk about their experiences related to Japan, Japanese language study and/or their future plans. They should discuss how they will connect their knowledge and experiences related to Japan to their future.

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2nd year students created four to five minute video skit. The topic needs to depict either the planning or the experiencing of a trip to a destination of choice.

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https://padlet.com/ryokopoarch/2024-contest-participants-4j3w374ch1hvo8u

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Consulate General of Japan in Nashville

Japan America Society of Tennessee

Knoxville Asian Festival

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「生き甲斐」

Ikigai

Jordyn Caudle

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「私と日本」

Japan and I

Akari Zhang

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「日本と私」

Japan and I

Mae Monette

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Thank you so much for allowing us to participate in this competition! It’s already had an impact on our Japanese learning and it is a motivation to work harder to learn as much Japanese as possible!

Sydney Compton

Sarah Hill

Saqqara Scott

Kendal Oster

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Matthew Ferrante

Adam Miller

Adrian Meza

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「わたしの着物体験」

My Kimono Experience

Heather Quilin

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「日本にいる外国人」

Foreigners in Japan

Matthew Ferrante

Adam Miller

Adrian Meza

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「VIP初音ミクの経験」

VIP Hatsune Miku Experience

Izzy Carr

Kinsey Ulrich

Austin Cradic

Jade Shelton

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The prize is very helpful since saving money as a college student can be quite stressful, as I’m sure a lot of people can relate to. The certificate I received is something I will keep with me forever, as it is a reminder of the work that I have put into learning the Japanese language and that I should recognize my own efforts from time to time. I’m very grateful to the sponsors and hosts for their time and efforts in this contest. It was a great experience and I hope to be a part of more events in the future with both the Japanese community and the people who enjoy Japanese culture here in Tennessee.

--Jordyn Caudle

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このコンテストを参加するきっかけで、日本語の練習にもなりました。親や、先生とアイデアを話したりして、自分と日本のストーリーに関してもっと深く考えることができました。いい経験でした！ Participating in this contest also helped me practice my Japanese. I was able to talk about ideas with my parents and my teacher, and I was able to think more deeply about my own story and that of Japan. It was a good experience!

--Akari Zhang

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Izzy Carr

Kinsey Ulrich

Austin Cradic

Jade Shelton

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Firstly, we want to thank Nakano sensei for her guidance in class and on our project. We also want to thank the judges who chose our skit! It was a very fun project, and we are grateful to have had the chance to enter the competition. It improved our Japanese and we hope to continue improving through experiences like this one. Thank you!

Ava,DiLouie

Brianna, Woods

Victoria Lim

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Thank you to all of the sponsors and everyone involved in putting together this year's contest. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to reflect on my personal connection to Japan and my love of Japanese culture that has developed over the years. It was also so inspiring to see the dedication and hard work of the other contestants in their videos, and I am excited to see the continued growth of Japanese language programs in Tennessee. これからも日本語の勉強を頑張ります。ありがとうございました。

--Mae Monette

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I really enjoyed the topic for this year's contest titled "Japan and I." It was fun to get to share my personal experience I had while I was in Japan. I shared on the beautiful experience I had wearing Kimono in Japan. I am glad my presentation was well liked enough to receive the Special Award. Thank you all very much for picking mine and for my award!

--Heather Quillin

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「あいをみつけて」

Find your love

Ava,DiLouie

Brianna, Woods

Victoria Lim

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「ペニーで買う物」Pay a pretty penny

Jouji Pedersen

Caleb Spurling

Parker Belanger

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East Tennessee State University

Maryville College

Middle Tennessee State University

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Vanderbilt University