2025: 33rd National Japan Bowl: America’s Top Japanese-Language Competition Returns to Washington, D.C., April 4-5, 2025NEW

The 33rd National Japan Bowl, America’s premier Japanese-language competition, will take place on April 4-5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C., this event welcomes 200 top high school students nationwide to compete in Japanese language and culture. Registration opened on November 20, 2024, and closed on January 31, 2025. The 2025 Competition Guide and Team Study Guide are available for download, offering key details on eligibility, competition format, study topics, and registration guidelines. Virtual information and networking sessions were held in December 2024 and January 2025 to help teachers and staff prepare. For more details, contact japanbowl@jaswdc.org.

Date
April 4-5, 2025

Location
Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies.
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001

Details
• Registration: Closed on January 31, 2025.
• Competition Guide & Study Guide: Available for download with study resources.
• Virtual Sessions: Held in December 2024 and January 2025 for teachers and school staff.
• Organized by: Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C.
• Contact: japanbowl@jaswdc.org.