Announcements

We’re excited to announce the results from Preliminary Rounds of the 33rd National Japan Bowl! Congratulations to all teams and students for your incredible hard work and passion for Japanese language and culture.

Below are the teams advancing to the Championship Rounds, the winners of the Conversation Round, and the Team Haiku submission that received the most votes from participants. おめでとうございます！

🏆 Championship Round Finalists

These three teams will compete in the Championship Round for their level. Championship Rounds will take place in the theater according to the schedule below.
After the Championship Rounds conclude, all competing teams should return to the theater and sit in rows F–H for the Closing Ceremony. If you need assistance in the theater, please ask a volunteer nearby.

Level II Finalists:

  • Stuyvesant High School, NY
  • Henry M. Gunn High School, CA
  • Lynbrook High School, CA

Level III Finalists:

  • Gretchen Whitney High School, CA
  • Lynbrook High School, CA
  • Henry M. Gunn High School, CA

Level IV Finalists:

  • Stuyvesant High School, NY
  • Lynbrook High School, CA
  • Cupertino High School, CA

🕒 Championship Round Schedule:

  • Level II: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Level III: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • Level IV: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Closing Ceremony: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

💬 Conversation Round Winners

Congratulations to the following students, selected as top performers in the Conversation Round across all levels!
After the Championship Rounds conclude, all Conversation Round winner should come to the theater and sit in rows F–H for the Closing Ceremony. If you need assistance in the theater, please ask a volunteer nearby.

LEVEL II TEAMS: Please choose one member to represent your team to receive the award on stage.

  • Level II: Gretchen Whitney High School
  • Level II: St. John’s School
  • Level III: Serena Louie (Stuyvesant High School)
  • Level III: Abigail Mizan (Montgomery Blair High School)
  • Level IV: Dristi Brubaker (Cupertino High School)
  • Level IV: Rhea Bathula (Langley High School)

✨ Most Popular Team Haiku

This year’s most-voted haiku was selected by Japan Bowl participants themselves. Congratulations to the authors on a creative entry!

寒風や​
渚の隣​
極楽だ

William Davis, Evan Collins, Ella Goodwin
Dublin Scioto High School – Level IV