Registration will open in February 1, 2026
28th Annual Heartland
Japanese Language Contest
KU - Burge Union, Forums C & D
March 28, 2026 - In person
Karuta: Hiragana, Katakana, N5 & N4 Kanji
March 27, 2026 - Online Quizzes
beginning at 6 pm
JLPT 5, 4, 3 Vocabulary and Grammar quizzes
Calligraphy & Tanka Contest - submit by March 6
Find complete contest details here:
DETAILS - TBD
Returning:
Obento Contest on March 28th
Schedule of Events
Entertainment, Activities, Info
HAJAS Bazaar Table
Kizuna Friendship Group performance & workshop
Japanese games, calligraphy & origami
Info Tables
Japan Trivia Game
Obento Contest
For more information or question, please contact:
kcjlangcont@gmail.com
Registration fees underwritten by:
Hosted by:
Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Heart of America Japan-America Society
KU - East Asian Language Department
Sponsored by:
Heartland JET Alumni Association
KU - Center for East Asian Studies
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