This is an announcement regarding the KICA Japanese Essay Contest (for international students) organized by the Kyoto International Cultural Association.
Applicants should download the application form and guidelines from the following website:
https://kicainc.jp/index.html

-Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, non-native Japanese speakers, and able to attend the presentation on December 14th.
*Those who have previously won an Excellence Award or higher in the KICA Japanese Essay Contest are ineligible to apply for three years.

- Theme: "The Culture of My Country" (unpublished works only)

-Application deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025