Want to show off your Japanese language skills?
Want to eat a tasty bento?
Want to enjoy Koto music and a trivia game?

Compete, learn, and have fun at the 21st Annual Nihongo Philacon, a Japanese language skills competition that will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 12-3:30 PM at Haverford College.

UPDATE — This program is now closed to new registrations as we have confirmed the maximum number of participants.

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This fun and free quiz-show-style competition includes a bento lunch and a cultural demonstration. Participation is open to any middle and high school student studying Japanese in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

For additional information please contact Yuka Usami Casey at yusamica@haverford.edu

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The 21st Annual Nihongo Philacon has been supported by Haverford College, Maido!, and Temple University Japan Campus.