The 10th Nihongo Taiken Contest in Kuala Lumpur
The 10th Nihongo Taiken Contest in Kuala Lumpur
Thank you for participating in the 10th Nihongo Taiken Contest in August!
We hope you had a great time!
We look forward to seeing you again in 2025!
The Nihongo Taiken Contest in Kuala Lumpur is back! 
This competition is specially designed for Japanese language learners to put their skills to the test and experience using Japanese in a contest setting.
The competition will be conducted in two parts: a challenging first round of 30 multiple-choice questions, followed by an impromtu short speech contest.
Five lucky winners will enjoy an all-expense-paid 7-day and 6-night trip to Tokyo in December 2024!
Contest Details
- Answer 30 MCQs.
- 15 – 20 highest scorers will advance to the final round.
- Finalists will be required to prepare a 3-minute speech (on the spot) based on the 3 topics given.
- The topics will only be revealed on the contest day.
Malaysian Citizen
16 years old (born in year 2008) & above and currently residing in Malaysia.
jlpt n4 proficiency & above
Passed JLPT N4 exam or must be able to hold a proper conversation in Japanese (contest is held entirely in Japanese; you are required to present in Japanese if chosen as a finalist).
Able to Participate
Able to participate the contest on 25 Aug 2024 (Sun) & the winning tour if chosen as one of the winners.
Able to obtain visa
Not barred from entering Japan.
Fill-in the online application form with the required details.
※Kindly ensure that the details are official & complete, example
- Name as per MyKad/Passport.
- Name of School in full (exp: ✔ A to Z Language Centre, ✖ ATOZ).
Upload the following documents according to the instructions given
- MyKad/Passport Copy – as proof of citizenship, follow instructions to black-out sensitive information before uploading.
- Passport-format Photo – white background, formal/professionally taken photo (✖selfie).
Submit your form.
Participate in the contest on 25 August 2024 (Sunday) at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur!
20 June - 31 July 2024
APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED.
SEE YOU AT JW MARRIOTT HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR ON 25TH AUGUST (SUN)!
APPLICATION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN INTENDED WHEN THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS REACHED
※ Late submissions will not be entertained; incomplete forms or forms submitted with insufficient documents will be disqualified automatically.
grand prize
5 winners (tentatively)
7 Days & 6 Nights
All Expense Paid Trip to Tokyo
The Nihon Taiken Ryoko held in December 2023
consolation prize
10 winners (tentatively)
Yes, kindly find the information in the 「アジア文流 Vol. 55」.
No, the topics will only be revealed on the contest day.
No, the contest will be held entirely in Japanese.
※Do note that minimum JLPT N4 proficiency is required.
It is scheduled to end by 5:00pm.
Yes, as long as you can hold a proper conversation in Japanese.
※ Please understand that this is necessary because you have to present entirely in Japanese if you advance to the Final Round.
They are required as proof that you are a citizen of Malaysia.
However, as we only need to see your name and photo on the document, kindly follow the guide in the application form, and black-out sensitive information before uploading them.
No, participants are required to bear these costs themselves.
No, the date is determined by the organizer; it is tentatively scheduled to be on 9 – 15 December 2024.
If you are chosen as one of the winners but you are unable to join the trip for any reason, your prize will be forfeited and no replacements will be given.
No. You are required to follow the itinerary given by the organizer.
All participants are also expected to move in groups during the “free & easy sessions”.
Yes, but only if you have never won the grand prize (trip to Japan) before.
We would appreciate if you could get in touch with our person-in-charge, Ms. Regina at 011-366-98-366.
Kindly contact our person-in-charge, Ms. Regina at
011-366-98-366 (Whatsapp/LINE).
★ NEW INFO ★
For Registered Contestants
The 10th Nihongo Taiken Contest in Kuala Lumpur will be held at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Bintang 3 Hall).
Address: 183, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
https://goo.gl/maps/Cm5Erw8EzQJP3EBK9
Please arrive the hall latest by 12:45pm as the event is scheduled to start at 1:00pm.
Late comers will not be allowed to participate; they will be disqualified automatically.
No, there is no need to prepare/bring along any additional documents for this contest.
Yes, your friends/family can come along and no additional registration is required.
However, please note that the event will be conducted ENTIRELY IN JAPANESE without English translation.
On the other hand, Pavillion Bukit Bintang is located right in front of the hotel if they prefer to not sit in the event hall waiting aimlessly for time to pass instead.
No, SMART CASUAL would be fine.
※ Please do not come in short pants, slippers, singlet or clothing that is too revealing; guests included.
No, meals are not provided during this event.
No, we do not provide accommodation/transportation allowances for this event.
Yes, kindly validate your ticket at the concierge before leaving the hotel to get a flat rate.
Yes,
- MRT Bukit Bintang (https://goo.gl/maps/b8iaed5kmSYDGuvZ8)
- Monorail Bukit Bintang (https://goo.gl/maps/g58U83YxJNjWJmzR9)
The event is scheduled to end at 5:00pm, but should more time be needed, we expect the event to end latest by 5:30pm.
We seek for all participants’ cooperation to stay until the end of the event.
If you happen to be one of the winners but you have left before the announcement, your winning prize will be forfeited.
We would appreciate if you could drop our person-in-charge a message (email/LINE/Whatsapp) if you are unable to participate after signing up.
Kindly contact the hotel directly for directions.
Our person-in-charge will be busy running around and will not be answering calls and replying messages before and during the event.
No, you will automatically be disqualified if you do not turn up before the event starts.