GASCA Tokyo Reading and Public Speaking Competition - Finals
GASCA Tokyo Reading and Public Speaking Competition - Finals
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Please pay the entry fee first, registration form will be sent to the registered email after payment is completed:

Please fill in the following information: 
Recitationpublic speaking
EnglishMandarinCantoneseJapanese
€143,95

Competition bonus:

Overall Champion (one winner) Received a cash prize of HK$2300
Overall runner-up (one person) - Received a cash prize of HK$1600
Overall third place (one person) - Received a cash prize of HK$780

Competition Awards:

Champion (one for each group),Awarded to the contestant with the highest score, a certificate and a trophy will be awarded.
Runner-up (one from each group),Awarded to the contestant with the second highest score, who will receive a certificate and a trophy.
Second runner-up (one from each group): Awarded to the contestant with the third highest score, who will receive a certificate and a trophy.
Honorable Mention:The top 40% of participants will receive a certificate and a medal.
Merit Award:The next 30% of the contestants will receive a certificate and a medal.

If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.

Final game schedule:

Final Date:January 2026, 7
Final Location: Shibuya Cultural Comprehensive Center, Dahe District
Participants who are shortlisted for the final must complete the registration and payment for the final within 14 days after the results of the preliminary competition are announced

*The number of places in the final is limited. Participants must first obtain the qualifications and then register on a first-come-first-served basis; once the payment is confirmed, successfully admitted participants will be notified by email.

Tentative competition schedule:

2026 year 7 month 16 day

9:30am Registration & Audience Entry

10:00am - 12:00

Cantonese group

English group

Mandarin Group

Japanese group


2026 year 7 month 17 day

2:00pm - 4:30pm Award Ceremony

Awards ceremony:

The awards ceremony will be held on July 17th at Sakura Hall after the competition concludes. The champion will receive a certificate and trophy. The runner-up, third place, honorary and merit award recipients will receive certificates and medals.

The registration fee includes the certificate, trophy/medal. Please note that the trophy and medal presented at the award ceremony are notwill notThe name of the winner is printed.

Participants who are unable to attend the award ceremony can apply for their certificates and trophies/pennants to be sent to the designated address after the competition. Shipping costs will be charged separately based on local postal charges.

The Association offers a trophy upgrade service. Winners who wish to have their trophies printed with their own names can apply for this upgrade on the official website after the competition. Please note that custom trophies are an additional service and are not included in the registration fee. Shipping costs will be charged separately based on local postal rates. The production time for the trophy upgrade service is 2-3 months. If you cannot wait, the Association does not recommend applying for a custom trophy.

Competition registration steps:

FINAL Details | Finals Information: 

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Other details of the competition:

Competition theme

Feel free to choose any theme

If selected to advance to the Tokyo finals, participants may compete using another topic.

language category

Languages: Cantonese, English, Japanese, Mandarin
Competition category

GroupCategoryDate of BirthTime Limit
Early Child-Group CBorn between 2020 and 2023
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2023		Within 2 minutes2 minutes
Junior-Group DBorn between 2018 and 2019
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2019		Within 3 minutes3min
Junior-Group EBorn between 2016 and 2017
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017		Within 3 minutes3 minutes
Junior-Group FBorn between 2014 and 2015
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015		Within 4 minutes4 minutes
Intermediate-Group GBorn between 2011 and 2013
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2013		Within 5 minutes5 minutes
Intermediate-Group HBorn between 2008 and 2010
January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2010		Within 5 minutes5 minutes
Open-Group JBorn in 2007 or earlier
Date of Birth Before: 31 Dec 2007		Within 5 minutes5 minutes
Final Round Rules (Tokyo Grand Final)

  • There is no dress code.
  • You are free to choose the same theme or different themes during the preliminary and final rounds.
  • Content must not contain vulgar or offensive language.
  • Participants are allowed to use cue cards during their presentations to assist in the delivery of their presentations.
  • If the set speech period is exceeded, a bell will sound to indicate the end of the speech period. Please stop speaking at that time.
  • After your speech, please exit from the wings of the stage and exit the building. We kindly ask for your cooperation and not to remain in the lobby.
  • All rights related to the recording, distribution and sale of performances, reviews, seminar recordings, recordings, etc. performed at GASCA International Competitions belong to the organizers.
  • Videos of performances, reviews and workshops from GASCA International competitions may be posted online without prior notice.
  • Filming or recording during competitions is prohibited.
  • The date and time of the judging will be determined by the sponsor.
  • Additional reservations and cancellations will be posted on the organizer's website if required.
  • There is no parking lot.Please come by public transport.
  • Preschool children are not allowed in the halls.Also, if it is determined that a contestant will be disturbed by crying, etc., we may ask them to leave the room.
  • All travel and accommodation expenses are borne by the participants themselves.
  • No refunds will be given after application for any reason.

Scoring criteria:

Judges will assign scores based on the following criteria:

Performance charm (20%): includes the speaker's posture, body language and overall stage presence. Maintaining a calm, confident presentation helps support your presentation and engage your audience.
Voice and Pronunciation (20%): Speaking clearly, using volume, rhythm and intonation appropriately to enhance your speech and make it more attractive to your audience is crucial. Pitch changes and pauses can significantly affect the delivery.
Emotional Expression (20%): Use emotion and emphasis appropriate to the content of the speech or recitation. It requires a delicate balance to convey the right emotion without overacting.
Subject Matter Communication (20%): Demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter that enables the speaker to communicate it in a way that makes the content accessible and vivid to the audience.
Overall performance (20%): This encompasses the overall effectiveness of the speech or recitation, including the speaker's ability to stay engaged, convey the message clearly, and leave a lasting impact on the audience.
Competition Awards:

Overall Champion (one winner) - Awarded HK$2300 cash prize

Overall runner-up (one winner) - will receive a cash prize of HK$1600.

The overall third runner-up (one person) will receive a cash prize of HK$780


The champion (one from each group) will be awarded a certificate and a trophy to the participant with the highest score.

Runner-up (one in each group) - Awarded to the participant with the second-highest score in that group, who will receive a certificate and a banner.

Third Place (one in each group) - Awarded to the participant with the third highest score in that group, who will receive a certificate and a banner.


Honorable Mention: The top 40% of participants will receive a certificate and a banner.

Award of Excellence: The next 30% of participants will receive a certificate and a banner.

Participation Prize: The remaining participants will receive a certificate.


Tokyo International Speech Contest Outstanding Teacher Award - The tutor of the top three winners in each group will receive a certificate and a trophy.

Tokyo International Speech Competition - Talent Development Silver Award: HK$500 cash prize, awarded to tutors who invite five or more students.

Tokyo International Speech Contest, Japan - Gold Award for Training Talents: HK$1000 cash prize, awarded to tutors who invite ten or more students.

Tokyo International Speech Contest in Japan - Education Grand Prize: Schools/education centers that invite ten or more students to participate in each group of competitions will receive a certificate and a trophy.


Participation Award: All participants will receive a participation certificate.


If the judges believe that the contestants in this group have not reached the award-winning level, no award ranking and prizes for that ranking will be awarded.


The awards ceremony will be held on July 17th after the competition concludes. The champion will receive a certificate and trophy. The runner-up, third place, and those receiving honors and awards of excellence will receive certificates and banners.The final entry fee includes a certificate, trophy/banner. Please note that trophies and banners awarded at the awards ceremony will not have the winner's name printed on them.


The Association offers a trophy upgrade service. Winners who wish to have their trophies printed with their own names can apply for this upgrade on the official website after the competition. Please note that custom trophies are an additional service and are not included in the registration fee. Shipping costs will be charged separately based on local postal rates. The production time for the trophy upgrade service is 2-3 months. If you cannot wait, the Association does not recommend applying for a custom trophy.

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judges

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