What’s New
2024-09-10
The Foreign Minister's Commendations are awarded to individuals and groups of outstanding achievements in international fields, to acknowledge their contribution to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other countries. The Commendation also aims to promote the understanding and support of the Japanese public for their activities.
2024-03-26
Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation
is currently accepting Application
for
All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest
is currently accepting Application
for
All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest
2024-02-01
2023-12-12
https://jaccc.org/events
Aratani Theatre Box Office
Wednesday & Friday 11 am ~ 2 pm
Aratani Theatre Box Office
Wednesday & Friday 11 am ~ 2 pm
2023-12-12
2023-09-13
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
2023-09-09
The Japanese Language Scholarship deadline has been changed.
New deadline is Monday October 16th,2023
Please check the scholarship page for more details.
New deadline is Monday October 16th,2023
Please check the scholarship page for more details.
2023-06-16
Please watch the Video of Speech Contest
スピーチコンテストの動画は、下記のリンクからご覧いただけます。
https://vimeo.com/834479467
スピーチコンテストの動画は、下記のリンクからご覧いただけます。
https://vimeo.com/834479467
2023-06-02
Sunday, June ４th, 2023, 1:00 PM (PDT)
Live streaming will be available from the link below.
ライブ配信は、下記のリンクからご覧いただけます。
https://youtube.com/live/HrmDra2Kyh0?feature=share
Live streaming will be available from the link below.
ライブ配信は、下記のリンクからご覧いただけます。
https://youtube.com/live/HrmDra2Kyh0?feature=share
2023-02-26
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 1 PM (PDT)
2023年6月4日(日) 午後1時（太平洋時間）
2023年6月4日(日) 午後1時（太平洋時間）
2022-06-04
Sunday, June 5th, 2022, 1:00 PM (PDT)
Live video streaming will be available from the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i3AKu-SR7E
Live video streaming will be available from the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i3AKu-SR7E
2022-01-01
2022-01-01
2021-09-28
2021-06-26
Live video streaming will be available from the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPt0iL6BQU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPt0iL6BQU
2021-06-25
Please join and support the young learners of Japanese in making their presentations !
2021-06-25
Live video streaming will be available from the link below.
2021-04-28
Saturday, June 26, 2021
1 PM (PDT)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the contest will be held remotely, online through Zoom, this year.
Each participant will be logging in synchronously for this virtual event.
1 PM (PDT)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the contest will be held remotely, online through Zoom, this year.
Each participant will be logging in synchronously for this virtual event.
2020-12-20
“2020 Season's Greetings - Stay Together -”
Special YouTube Presentation is ready.
Please see from the link below
https://youtu.be/ws9pmGuZXwg
Special YouTube Presentation is ready.
Please see from the link below
https://youtu.be/ws9pmGuZXwg
2020-12-09
The Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation (Aurora Foundation) is planning to organize
a special YouTube presentation called the "2020 Season's Greetings - Stay Together"
A program featuring grant winners and performers from past Aurora events
to share with supporters of the Aurora Foundation.
a special YouTube presentation called the "2020 Season's Greetings - Stay Together"
A program featuring grant winners and performers from past Aurora events
to share with supporters of the Aurora Foundation.
2019-10-23
2019-10-23
2019-10-14
Jeffrey Burton, Lone Pine, CA
http://www.jlsf-aurora.org/jpn/page/2019-recipients
http://www.jlsf-aurora.org/jpn/page/2019-recipients
2019-10-14
Emi Yamasaki, New York, NY http://www.jlsf-aurora.org/jpn/page/2019-recipients
2019-09-09
Sunday, Octorber 27, 2019, 12PM
The Riviera Country Club
The Riviera Country Club
2019-06-08
The 16th Annual All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest was held on Saturday, May 25, 2019
The fourteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place
Zane Marcus Adlam
「My Promise with Grandma」
Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA, 11th Grade
2nd Place:
Mikhail Tupaz
Notre Dame High School 10th Glade
「音楽の旅」／”Music Journey"
3rd Place
Hyerin Noh
Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, 11th Grade
「Society and Grace」
「七年ぶりの帰郷」/"Return in 7 years "
Audience Award
Bryanna Lynette Mendez
Salinas High School, Salinas, CA, 12th Glade
「メンタル戦争」/"Mental War"
Adlam will represent the U.S.A. students at the 24th Japanese Speech Award (International High School Japanese Language Speech Contest)
which will be held in Japan in July, 2019.
The fourteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place
Zane Marcus Adlam
「My Promise with Grandma」
Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA, 11th Grade
2nd Place:
Mikhail Tupaz
Notre Dame High School 10th Glade
「音楽の旅」／”Music Journey"
3rd Place
Hyerin Noh
Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, 11th Grade
「Society and Grace」
「七年ぶりの帰郷」/"Return in 7 years "
Audience Award
Bryanna Lynette Mendez
Salinas High School, Salinas, CA, 12th Glade
「メンタル戦争」/"Mental War"
Adlam will represent the U.S.A. students at the 24th Japanese Speech Award (International High School Japanese Language Speech Contest)
which will be held in Japan in July, 2019.
2019-03-08
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Humanities Gateway (HG)
University of California, Irvine
Humanities Gateway (HG)
University of California, Irvine
2019-03-08
Monday, May 13, 2019
Via Verde Country Club
Via Verde Country Club
2018-06-02
The 15th Annual All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest was held on Saturday, May 26, 2018
The Fifteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place: Consulate General of Japan Award
Jessica Haeji Yoon
「The Reason Why I build Robot」
Glenbrook South High School,Glenview, IL, 12th Grade
2nd Place:
Heewon Huh
「The True Happiness」
Newman Smith High School, Carrolton, TX, 12th Grade
The winner is given a plaque by Fujitsu Frontech North America, Inc.
3rd Place
Hyerin Noh
「Society and Grace」
Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, 10th Grade
Winner given a plaque by Yakult U.S.A, Inc.
Yoon will represent the U.S.A. students at the 23th Japanese Speech Award (International High School Japanese Language Speech Contest)
which will be held in Japan in July, 2018.
The Fifteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place: Consulate General of Japan Award
Jessica Haeji Yoon
「The Reason Why I build Robot」
Glenbrook South High School,Glenview, IL, 12th Grade
2nd Place:
Heewon Huh
「The True Happiness」
Newman Smith High School, Carrolton, TX, 12th Grade
The winner is given a plaque by Fujitsu Frontech North America, Inc.
3rd Place
Hyerin Noh
「Society and Grace」
Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, 10th Grade
Winner given a plaque by Yakult U.S.A, Inc.
Yoon will represent the U.S.A. students at the 23th Japanese Speech Award (International High School Japanese Language Speech Contest)
which will be held in Japan in July, 2018.
2018-06-01
「第15回米国高校生による日本語スピーチコンテスト全米大会」が
5月26日(土)、カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校で開催されました。
全米各地のコンテストで上位入賞し推薦を受けて応募者の中から
選考を経て選ばれた15名が熱弁をふるいました。
6名の審査委員による厳正な審査の結果、
ジェシカ・へジ・ユーンさん(イリノイ州)が最優秀賞に輝きました。
チェンさんは 「 なぜロボットを作るのか」とのタイトルで 、
テクノロジークラブとの出会いから
日本のロボットの持つ心の問題の解決という深いテーマを日本語で熱弁し、
米国代表として7月に日本で開催される世界大会への切符を手にしました。
優秀賞は、ヒーウォン・ハさん(テキサス州）
優良賞は、へリン・ノさん(カリフォルニア州）が授賞しました。
最優秀賞
「なぜロボットを作るのか」
ジェシカ・へジ・ユーン ／Jessica Haeji Yoon
Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL 12th Grade
優秀賞
「本当の幸せとは」
ヒーウォン・ハ ／ Heewon Hun
Newman Smith High School, Carrollton, TX, 12th Grade
優良賞
「社会と恵み」
へリン・ノ／Hyerin Noh
Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, 10th Grade
5月26日(土)、カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校で開催されました。
全米各地のコンテストで上位入賞し推薦を受けて応募者の中から
選考を経て選ばれた15名が熱弁をふるいました。
6名の審査委員による厳正な審査の結果、
ジェシカ・へジ・ユーンさん(イリノイ州)が最優秀賞に輝きました。
チェンさんは 「 なぜロボットを作るのか」とのタイトルで 、
テクノロジークラブとの出会いから
日本のロボットの持つ心の問題の解決という深いテーマを日本語で熱弁し、
米国代表として7月に日本で開催される世界大会への切符を手にしました。
優秀賞は、ヒーウォン・ハさん(テキサス州）
優良賞は、へリン・ノさん(カリフォルニア州）が授賞しました。
最優秀賞
「なぜロボットを作るのか」
ジェシカ・へジ・ユーン ／Jessica Haeji Yoon
Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL 12th Grade
優秀賞
「本当の幸せとは」
ヒーウォン・ハ ／ Heewon Hun
Newman Smith High School, Carrollton, TX, 12th Grade
優良賞
「社会と恵み」
へリン・ノ／Hyerin Noh
Crean Lutheran High School, Irvine, CA, 10th Grade
2018-03-31
Application method for All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest
has been changed to Online Submission.
For more information, please visit our Website
"Speech Contest Information 2018"
has been changed to Online Submission.
For more information, please visit our Website
"Speech Contest Information 2018"
2018-03-23
2018-01-30
2017 Benefit Awards Dinner
Friday, October 20, 2017
The primary goal of the foundation is to assist U.S. citizens, who are Japanese language teachers or graduate students of Japanese language education,
to experience living in Japan and further their understanding of the Japanese language,
improve their teaching abilities, and enrich their appreciation of Japanese culture through scholarships.
These awards will enable the awardees to carry out a project of their choice in Japan.
Each awardee will receive a $5,000 scholarship, which can be used to carry out the project,
including a roundtrip air ticket between the USA and Japan.
The project can be anything that would enhance the quality of the awardee's educational goal.
Applicants are encouraged to propose any projects they would like to carry out but are currently unable to because of the lack of funding.
Types of projects awardees may choose are unlimited!
Deadline: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
For more information
http://www.jlsf-aurora.org/eng/page/japanese-language-scholarship
Friday, October 20, 2017
The primary goal of the foundation is to assist U.S. citizens, who are Japanese language teachers or graduate students of Japanese language education,
to experience living in Japan and further their understanding of the Japanese language,
improve their teaching abilities, and enrich their appreciation of Japanese culture through scholarships.
These awards will enable the awardees to carry out a project of their choice in Japan.
Each awardee will receive a $5,000 scholarship, which can be used to carry out the project,
including a roundtrip air ticket between the USA and Japan.
The project can be anything that would enhance the quality of the awardee's educational goal.
Applicants are encouraged to propose any projects they would like to carry out but are currently unable to because of the lack of funding.
Types of projects awardees may choose are unlimited!
Deadline: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
For more information
http://www.jlsf-aurora.org/eng/page/japanese-language-scholarship
2018-01-03
The Aurora Foundation would like to extend our warmest greetings to you and your family.
We hope you have had a wonderful Holiday Season and are now ready to start the exciting New Year of the Dog: a very happy, uplifting year marked by the qualities of loyalty, honesty, teamwork, generosity, and stubbornness....just like the Shiba Inu!
We thank you for your long-time kind support and partnership.
We are very happy to announce that this year the Aurora Foundation is celebrating our 20th anniversary in October.
We hope you will be able to join us on this special milestone occasion at our Gala Dinner & Benefit Concert, featuring the renowned singer/writer Masashi Sada.
Wishing you good health, laughter and happiness throughout 2018
Akiko Agishi
Founder & President
We hope you have had a wonderful Holiday Season and are now ready to start the exciting New Year of the Dog: a very happy, uplifting year marked by the qualities of loyalty, honesty, teamwork, generosity, and stubbornness....just like the Shiba Inu!
We thank you for your long-time kind support and partnership.
We are very happy to announce that this year the Aurora Foundation is celebrating our 20th anniversary in October.
We hope you will be able to join us on this special milestone occasion at our Gala Dinner & Benefit Concert, featuring the renowned singer/writer Masashi Sada.
Wishing you good health, laughter and happiness throughout 2018
Akiko Agishi
Founder & President
2017-12-31
Aurora Foundation would like to express our gratitude and appreciation
to all of the sponsors, staff, volunteers, and supporters
who made Awards Dinner GALA & Benefit Concert with Aki Yashiro a great Success!
We could not have succeeded without your dedication and support.
October 21, 2017
Photo by Tak S. Itomi
to all of the sponsors, staff, volunteers, and supporters
who made Awards Dinner GALA & Benefit Concert with Aki Yashiro a great Success!
We could not have succeeded without your dedication and support.
October 21, 2017
Photo by Tak S. Itomi
2017-07-04
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
2017-06-27
The 14th Annual All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest was held on Saturday, May 27, 2017
The Thirteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place: Consulate General of Japan Award
Yu Xuan Chen
「A message for the future me」
Stuyvesat High School, New York, NY, 12th Grade
2nd Place:
Heewon Huh
「Grandma and me」
Newman Smith High School, Carrolton, TX, 11th Grade
The winner is given a plaque by Fujitsu Frontech North America, Inc.
3rd Place
Carissa Nayon Seo
「Because of color guard」
Glenbrook South High School,Glenview, IL, 12th Grade
Winner given a plaque by Yakult U.S.A
Chen will represent the U.S.A. students at the 22th Japanese Speech Award (International High School Japanese Language Speech Contest)
which will be held in Japan in July, 2017.
The Thirteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place: Consulate General of Japan Award
Yu Xuan Chen
「A message for the future me」
Stuyvesat High School, New York, NY, 12th Grade
2nd Place:
Heewon Huh
「Grandma and me」
Newman Smith High School, Carrolton, TX, 11th Grade
The winner is given a plaque by Fujitsu Frontech North America, Inc.
3rd Place
Carissa Nayon Seo
「Because of color guard」
Glenbrook South High School,Glenview, IL, 12th Grade
Winner given a plaque by Yakult U.S.A
Chen will represent the U.S.A. students at the 22th Japanese Speech Award (International High School Japanese Language Speech Contest)
which will be held in Japan in July, 2017.
2017-06-27
「第14回米国高校生による日本語スピーチコンテスト全米大会」が
5月27日(土)、カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校で開催されました。
全米各地のコンテストで上位入賞し推薦を受けて応募者の中から
選考を経て選ばれた13名が熱弁をふるいました。
7名の審査委員による厳正な審査の結果、
ユキ・チェンさん(ニューヨーク州)が最優秀賞に輝きました。
チェンさんは 「 これからの私におくりたい言葉」とのタイトルで 、
両親の離婚や米国での出会いなどを通して
「終わりよければすべてよし」と考え、人生は自分で作っていくものだと、
力強く、流暢な日本語でスピーチしました。
優秀賞は、ヒーウォン・ハさん(テキサス州）
優良賞は、カリサ・ソさん(イリノイ州）が授賞しました。
最優秀賞
「これからの私におくりたい言葉」
ユキ・チェン ／Yu Xuan Chen
Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY 12th Grade
優秀賞
「祖母と僕」
ヒーウォン・ハ ／ Heewon Hun
Newman Smith High School, Carrollton, TX, 11th Grade
優良賞
「カラー・ガードのおかげで」
カリサ・ナヨン・ソ ／Carissa Nayun Seo
Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL, 12th Grade
チェンさんは、７月に日本で行われる世界大会に
米国代表として出場します。
5月27日(土)、カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校で開催されました。
全米各地のコンテストで上位入賞し推薦を受けて応募者の中から
選考を経て選ばれた13名が熱弁をふるいました。
7名の審査委員による厳正な審査の結果、
ユキ・チェンさん(ニューヨーク州)が最優秀賞に輝きました。
チェンさんは 「 これからの私におくりたい言葉」とのタイトルで 、
両親の離婚や米国での出会いなどを通して
「終わりよければすべてよし」と考え、人生は自分で作っていくものだと、
力強く、流暢な日本語でスピーチしました。
優秀賞は、ヒーウォン・ハさん(テキサス州）
優良賞は、カリサ・ソさん(イリノイ州）が授賞しました。
最優秀賞
「これからの私におくりたい言葉」
ユキ・チェン ／Yu Xuan Chen
Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY 12th Grade
優秀賞
「祖母と僕」
ヒーウォン・ハ ／ Heewon Hun
Newman Smith High School, Carrollton, TX, 11th Grade
優良賞
「カラー・ガードのおかげで」
カリサ・ナヨン・ソ ／Carissa Nayun Seo
Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL, 12th Grade
チェンさんは、７月に日本で行われる世界大会に
米国代表として出場します。
2017-04-02
All-USA High School Speach Contest
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Humanities Instructional Building
University of California, Irvine
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Humanities Instructional Building
University of California, Irvine
2017-01-09
Please accept my heartfelt THANKS to
all the members of our Board of Directors, and to our longtime sponsors
and supporters of the Aurora Foundation through our 18 years.
We are so grateful to Saori Yuki & Sachiko Yasuda
for the Aurora Fall Benefit Concert last October in LA.
The Concert was amazing!
It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable performance.
They are a treasure and we feel very honored!
We are starting our 19th year, and it is our great pleasure to announce
our four Scholarships and Grants including
Japanese Language Scholarships, Aurora Challenge Grant,
and All-USA High School Japanese Language Speech Contest in 2017.
Please see our website for details. < www.jlsf-aurora.org >
I hope you are as excited about the coming year as we are!
We're looking forward to seeing you all again this year.
The spring fundraising Charity Golf Classic
at Via Verde Country Club on Monday, May 8th with Mr. George Sugimoto ,
member of the Aurora Foundation Board of Governors,
who is generously continuing his leadership as our tournament Chair.
The Japanese Speech Contest
at University of California, Irvine on May 27th,
We are looking forward to working together to accomplish our vision
and to overcome the challenges we are facing for the future.
Your continued support fills us with encouragement, with inspiration,
and with the determination to persevere on with our efforts.
Thank you very much.
Akiko Agishi
Founder & President
all the members of our Board of Directors, and to our longtime sponsors
and supporters of the Aurora Foundation through our 18 years.
We are so grateful to Saori Yuki & Sachiko Yasuda
for the Aurora Fall Benefit Concert last October in LA.
The Concert was amazing!
It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable performance.
They are a treasure and we feel very honored!
We are starting our 19th year, and it is our great pleasure to announce
our four Scholarships and Grants including
Japanese Language Scholarships, Aurora Challenge Grant,
and All-USA High School Japanese Language Speech Contest in 2017.
Please see our website for details. < www.jlsf-aurora.org >
I hope you are as excited about the coming year as we are!
We're looking forward to seeing you all again this year.
The spring fundraising Charity Golf Classic
at Via Verde Country Club on Monday, May 8th with Mr. George Sugimoto ,
member of the Aurora Foundation Board of Governors,
who is generously continuing his leadership as our tournament Chair.
The Japanese Speech Contest
at University of California, Irvine on May 27th,
We are looking forward to working together to accomplish our vision
and to overcome the challenges we are facing for the future.
Your continued support fills us with encouragement, with inspiration,
and with the determination to persevere on with our efforts.
Thank you very much.
Akiko Agishi
Founder & President
2016-12-31
Aurora Foundation would like toexpress our gratitude and appreciation
to all of the sponsors, staff, volunteers, and supporters
who made Saori Yuki & Sachiko Yasuda Concert a great success.
We could not have succeeded without your dedication and support.
October 29, 2016
Photo by Taro Yoshida
to all of the sponsors, staff, volunteers, and supporters
who made Saori Yuki & Sachiko Yasuda Concert a great success.
We could not have succeeded without your dedication and support.
October 29, 2016
Photo by Taro Yoshida
2016-04-24
All-USA High School Speach Contest
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Humanities Instructional Building
University of California, Irvine
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Humanities Instructional Building
University of California, Irvine
2016-04-24
Aurora Charity Golf Classic, Auction & Dinner
Monday, May 9th, 2016
Via Verde Country Club
Monday, May 9th, 2016
Via Verde Country Club
2016-04-06
The 5th Anniversary of 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Memorial
Sunday, March 6, 2016
LAPD HQs
Sunday, March 6, 2016
LAPD HQs
2016-03-04
The 11th Charity Golf Classic, Auction & Dinner
Monday, May 9, 2016
Via Verde Country Club
Monday, May 9, 2016
Via Verde Country Club
2016-01-09
Sunday, February 7, 2016
2 PM & 6 PM
Aratani Japanese American Theater
2 PM & 6 PM
Aratani Japanese American Theater
2015-07-08
The Fifteen finalists who participated in the event were selected
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place: Consulate General of Japan Award
Yusi Wang
「The Path Towards Global Citizenship」
Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim, CA, 12th Grade
2nd Place: Fujitsu Frontech North America Award
Bilal Pazir
「The Kizuna Project That Changed My Life」
Winston Churchill High School, San Antoni, TX, 12th Grade
3rd Place: Union Bank Award
Khaalidah Giddens
「No Matter What Kind of Palin You go through always stand up again」
Herron High School,Indianapolis, IN, 12th Grade
from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests
held across the United States.
1st Place: Consulate General of Japan Award
Yusi Wang
「The Path Towards Global Citizenship」
Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim, CA, 12th Grade
2nd Place: Fujitsu Frontech North America Award
Bilal Pazir
「The Kizuna Project That Changed My Life」
Winston Churchill High School, San Antoni, TX, 12th Grade
3rd Place: Union Bank Award
Khaalidah Giddens
「No Matter What Kind of Palin You go through always stand up again」
Herron High School,Indianapolis, IN, 12th Grade
2015-07-08
「第12回米国高校生による日本語スピーチコンテスト全米大会」が
５月２３日(土)、カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校で開催されました。
全米各地のコンテストで入賞し推薦された応募者の中から
1次選考を経て選ばれた1５名が熱弁をふるい、
カリフォルニア州アナハイム市から参加のユシ・ワンさんが最優秀賞に輝きました。
ワンさんは 「 世界人になりたい」とのタイトルで 、
中国系ロシア人に生まれて 米国に移住する中で感じた疎外感と、
日本語や日本文化に触れることによって修復していった心の動きを
流暢な日本語で発表しました。
テキサス州から参加のビラル・パジアさんが、
東日本大震災後に自分の足で南三陸町を歩いて感じた
日本との絆を力説して優秀賞を受賞しました。
優良賞には、インディアナ州から出場のカリーダ・ギデンスさんが受賞しました。
最優秀賞
「世界人になりたい」
ユシ・ワン ／Yusi Wang
Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim, CA, 12th Grade
優秀賞
「僕の人生を変えた絆プロジェクト」
ビラル・パジア ／ Bilal Pazir
Winston Churchill High School, San Antonio, TX, 12th Grade
優良賞
「どんな悩みがあっても、もう一度立ち上がろう」
カリーダ・ギデンズ ／Khaalidah Giddens
Herron High School, Indianapolis, IN, 12th Grade
７月に日本で行われる世界大会には、最優秀賞のワンさんが米国籍を持たないため、
優秀賞のパジアさんが米国代表として出場します
５月２３日(土)、カリフォルニア大学アーバイン校で開催されました。
全米各地のコンテストで入賞し推薦された応募者の中から
1次選考を経て選ばれた1５名が熱弁をふるい、
カリフォルニア州アナハイム市から参加のユシ・ワンさんが最優秀賞に輝きました。
ワンさんは 「 世界人になりたい」とのタイトルで 、
中国系ロシア人に生まれて 米国に移住する中で感じた疎外感と、
日本語や日本文化に触れることによって修復していった心の動きを
流暢な日本語で発表しました。
テキサス州から参加のビラル・パジアさんが、
東日本大震災後に自分の足で南三陸町を歩いて感じた
日本との絆を力説して優秀賞を受賞しました。
優良賞には、インディアナ州から出場のカリーダ・ギデンスさんが受賞しました。
最優秀賞
「世界人になりたい」
ユシ・ワン ／Yusi Wang
Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim, CA, 12th Grade
優秀賞
「僕の人生を変えた絆プロジェクト」
ビラル・パジア ／ Bilal Pazir
Winston Churchill High School, San Antonio, TX, 12th Grade
優良賞
「どんな悩みがあっても、もう一度立ち上がろう」
カリーダ・ギデンズ ／Khaalidah Giddens
Herron High School, Indianapolis, IN, 12th Grade
７月に日本で行われる世界大会には、最優秀賞のワンさんが米国籍を持たないため、
優秀賞のパジアさんが米国代表として出場します
2015-01-12
Please accept my heartfelt THANKS to
all the members of our Board of Directors, and to our longtime sponsors
and supporters of the Aurora Foundation through our 16 years.
I give my special thanks to Tsukemen , who made their USA debut
at the Aurora Fall Benefit Concert last October in LA.
They were so inspirational and talented,
and the audience members enjoyed the unique
and serene concert immensely, giving them a standing ovation!
We are starting our 17th year, and it is our great pleasure to announce
our four Scholarships and Grants including
Japanese Language Scholarships, Aurora Challenge Grant,
and All-USA High School Japanese Language Speech Contest in 2015.
Please see our website for details. < www.jlsf-aurora.org >
I hope you are as excited about the coming year as we are!
We're looking forward to seeing you all again at the Speech Contest
at University of California, Irvine on May 23th, and
for the spring fundraising Charity Golf Classic
at Via Verde Country Club on Monday, June 8th with Mr. George Sugimoto ,
member of the Aurora Foundation Board of Governors,
who is generously continuing his leadership as our tournament Chair.
We are looking forward to working together to accomplish our vision
and to overcome the challenges we are facing for the future.
Your continued support fills us with encouragement, with inspiration,
and with the determination to persevere on with our efforts.
Thank you very much.
Akiko Agishi
Founder & President
all the members of our Board of Directors, and to our longtime sponsors
and supporters of the Aurora Foundation through our 16 years.
I give my special thanks to Tsukemen , who made their USA debut
at the Aurora Fall Benefit Concert last October in LA.
They were so inspirational and talented,
and the audience members enjoyed the unique
and serene concert immensely, giving them a standing ovation!
We are starting our 17th year, and it is our great pleasure to announce
our four Scholarships and Grants including
Japanese Language Scholarships, Aurora Challenge Grant,
and All-USA High School Japanese Language Speech Contest in 2015.
Please see our website for details. < www.jlsf-aurora.org >
I hope you are as excited about the coming year as we are!
We're looking forward to seeing you all again at the Speech Contest
at University of California, Irvine on May 23th, and
for the spring fundraising Charity Golf Classic
at Via Verde Country Club on Monday, June 8th with Mr. George Sugimoto ,
member of the Aurora Foundation Board of Governors,
who is generously continuing his leadership as our tournament Chair.
We are looking forward to working together to accomplish our vision
and to overcome the challenges we are facing for the future.
Your continued support fills us with encouragement, with inspiration,
and with the determination to persevere on with our efforts.
Thank you very much.
Akiko Agishi
Founder & President
2014-11-24
who made TSUKEMEN Concert a great success.
We could not have succeed without your dedication and support.
ありがとうございました！
We could not have succeed without your dedication and support.
ありがとうございました！
2014-09-06
｢TSUKEMEN Benefit Concert in LA｣
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Benefit Concert Tickets
$100, $55, $35
Tickets on Sale now
Call for Tickets : 323-825-6545
or
Online PayPal payment
Tickets available at the stores;
Kinokuniya Bookstore LA: 213-687-4480
Kinokuniya Bookstore Costa Mesa: 714-662-2319
AllAmerican Tickets: 888-507-3287, www.allamerican-tkt.com
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Benefit Concert Tickets
$100, $55, $35
Tickets on Sale now
Call for Tickets : 323-825-6545
or
Online PayPal payment
Tickets available at the stores;
Kinokuniya Bookstore LA: 213-687-4480
Kinokuniya Bookstore Costa Mesa: 714-662-2319
AllAmerican Tickets: 888-507-3287, www.allamerican-tkt.com
2014-07-22
最優秀賞
Zhu XuWei(朱徐イ)：中国（上海) 女性
優秀賞（３名)
Leeyon Lim：シンガポール 男性
Wang ZhiHan (汪シカン)：中国（瀋陽） 女性
Chu ChunMing (朱俊銘)：香港 男性
会場賞
Jaehyeok Shin：韓国 男性
Zhu XuWei(朱徐イ)：中国（上海) 女性
優秀賞（３名)
Leeyon Lim：シンガポール 男性
Wang ZhiHan (汪シカン)：中国（瀋陽） 女性
Chu ChunMing (朱俊銘)：香港 男性
会場賞
Jaehyeok Shin：韓国 男性
2014-07-21
7月20日に｢第19回海外高校生による日本語スピーチコンテスト｣が開催されました。
当日応援に参加いただいた齋藤理事よりの報告です。
＊＊＊＊＊＊*＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
東京の齋藤哲男です。
昨日、海外高校生による日本語スピコン（NPO法人E.G.G.主催）が行われ、観覧及び交流会に参加してまいりましたので、以下ご報告いたします。
日時
2014年7月20日(日)
会場
川崎ソリッドスクエアホール
参加者
16名 (15カ国 )
アメリカカナダ、ブラジル、イギリス、ブルガリア、ポーランド、ロシア
ニュージーランド、インドネシア、カンボジア、シンガポール、マレーシア
韓国、香港、中国（藩陽・上海から2名）
米国代表Glynis Robyb McKinneyさんは、全体の一番目のスピーカーとして内容的にも言語的にも非常に立派にスピーチを行いました。
ほぼ独学で 日本語を習得したとのことで審査員及び会場から称賛されていました。私もお話しさせて貰いましたが、日常会話も滑らかで素晴らしい達成レベル であったと感じ、全米代表としてふさわしく誇らしく思いました。全体の水準が非常に高く、残念ながら最優秀賞・優秀賞への入賞は逃し、 審査員特別賞という結果でしたが、米国代表として立派な発表でした 。
当日応援に参加いただいた齋藤理事よりの報告です。
＊＊＊＊＊＊*＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
東京の齋藤哲男です。
昨日、海外高校生による日本語スピコン（NPO法人E.G.G.主催）が行われ、観覧及び交流会に参加してまいりましたので、以下ご報告いたします。
日時
2014年7月20日(日)
会場
川崎ソリッドスクエアホール
参加者
16名 (15カ国 )
アメリカカナダ、ブラジル、イギリス、ブルガリア、ポーランド、ロシア
ニュージーランド、インドネシア、カンボジア、シンガポール、マレーシア
韓国、香港、中国（藩陽・上海から2名）
米国代表Glynis Robyb McKinneyさんは、全体の一番目のスピーカーとして内容的にも言語的にも非常に立派にスピーチを行いました。
ほぼ独学で 日本語を習得したとのことで審査員及び会場から称賛されていました。私もお話しさせて貰いましたが、日常会話も滑らかで素晴らしい達成レベル であったと感じ、全米代表としてふさわしく誇らしく思いました。全体の水準が非常に高く、残念ながら最優秀賞・優秀賞への入賞は逃し、 審査員特別賞という結果でしたが、米国代表として立派な発表でした 。
2014-07-16
2014 Aurora Challenge Grant Recipient
Tamara Ruppart
Tamara Ruppart
2014-06-23
The Fourteen finalists who participated in the event were selected from among the top finishers of regional Japanese language speech contests held across the United States.
2014-03-26
Aurora Foundation with LA Tokyokai & LA Kimono Club
on March 22, 2014 at Descanso Gardens
on March 22, 2014 at Descanso Gardens
2014-02-22
This year we, Aurora Foundation,are happy to have received the Community Organization Recognition Awards Award and we are very grateful to many supporters for the last 15 years' program. Indeed, without these, we are not here today.
2014-01-16
Japanese Language Scholarship Foundation (dba Aurora Foundation) is current accepting applications for the year 2014 scholarsip and grant program.
You can download the application from online at www.jlsf-aurora.org
You can download the application from online at www.jlsf-aurora.org
2014-01-15
Aurora Foundation presents The 9th Charity Golf Classic, Auction & Dinner
* Monday, April 14, 2014
* Via Verde Country Club
* Monday, April 14, 2014
* Via Verde Country Club