In Japanese, there is a particular term for lunch, “obento.” High school students compete with each other by making their obento in different ways for each scenario. Students interested in the food business or cooking are welcome to participate. For more information visit the official website here
Career Koshien is a presentation contest for high school students to compete with their brand new ideas about businesses that fight against the status quo. Students become CEOs of their own company and try to build alliances with big Japanese companies. For more information visit the official website here
The Architecture contest is an award for high school students who work innovation of housing in the rural area. For more information visit the official website here
“Umaimon Koshien” is the most delicious food competition for high school in Japan which is the 6th event in this year. Three high school students of Miyagi Agricultural high school in Miyagi prefecture took the first prize. For more information visit the official website here
In the Teens Apps Awards, students compete in creating original apps. Apps are evaluated based on the creativity and originality of the application. For more information visit the official website here
The fashion Koshien is a contest to compete with the creativity of a new style of student fashion. Students who are interested in creativity or fashion will be welcome to join the contest. For more information visit the official website here
The Haiku national competition for high school students is held annually in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture in the summer. Each school has teams of 5 members competing to compose and appreciate haiku. For more information visit the official website here
Mathematics Competitions program leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. For more information visit the official website here
Sweets Koshien is a competition on sweets. High school students will compete with the creativity and taste of new desserts. For more information visit the official website here
Kanko Koshien is a presentation contest about sightseeing. Students present a plan on how to make sightseeing courses more attractive. For more information visit the official website here
QUEST CUP is a presentation contest about future schooling and education. Students engage with educational problems in Japan and come up with a new educational model in their solutions. Students will have an opportunity to discuss these issues with their peers and professionals in the field. For more information visit the official website here
Under-22 (U-22) Programming Contest is held in Tokyo. The U-22 Programming Contest has been held since 1980 and is a submission-based programming contest for people under 23, which aims to uncover and nurture young people of talent. In this year’s U-22 Programming Contest 2017, after preliminary judging, primary judging, and the final judging held on October 1, 2017, 4 entries were chosen for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award from a total of 334 submissions. In the elementary school section, 13 entries were chosen for the CSAJ Award from a total of 56 submissions. For more information visit the official website here
Change Maker Awards（CMA）is a presentation contest for high school students. They compete with their English presentations. Students who are interested in social innovation and building on their English capability will be a good fit with the program. For more information visit the official website here
My Project Award is a high school student idea contest created by KATARIBA. Students compete with each other by presenting their social innovation ideas. Participants will have an opportunity to build on their creativity and business planning skills. For more information visit the official website here
The EF Challenge is a high school speech competition offering students from around the globe the chance to win a dream trip to New York. Students must record a speech in response to the question: “WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR SOCIETY?" Whether you hope for greater cultural exchange or equal rights – this is your opportunity to share your opinion with the world. We want to know about your hopes for the future of our society and the reasons behind them. Focus your speech on a topic you’re passionate about and make your voice heard! For more information visit the official website here
Social Fighter Award gives the opportunity to share the innovative ideas or new business model for problem-solving. For more information visit the official website here
The FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge (ITC) is an unparalleled opportunity to broaden students’ understanding of global trade and to participate in an array of stimulating activities to enhance their knowledge of product distribution, competition, pricing, promotion, and sales. For more information visit the official website here
Essay Writing Contest for high school students organized by JICA. Essay topics are mainly focused on International relations and Development. For more information visit the official website here