Register for the 34th National Japan Bowl today!

Thank you for your interest in joining us at the 34th National Japan Bowl! Registration for the National Japan Bowl is open until JANUARY 30, 2026. Registration will be completed online and all of the relevant links can be found here.

COMPETE:

Interested in competing at the 34th National Japan Bowl? We’d love to have you! Review the eligibility guidelines in the Competition Guide, then have your Teacher or Lead Chaperone start your registration using the form below.

• Team Registration Form (Teacher/Lead Chaperone Registration)
  • This form is to be completed by the Teacher or Lead Chaperone who will be bringing their team(s) to the National Japan Bowl. Teachers or Lead Chaperones must submit information about their school and students as well as pay any team, student observer, and/or additional chaperone fees.

OBSERVE:

Want to watch the Preliminary and Championship Rounds of the 34th National Japan Bowl? Join us as an Observer! Both students and adults are welcome to join. Review the observer details in the Competition Guide, then start your registration using the form below.

• Observer Registration Form
  • If you would like to join the National Japan Bowl as an observer, either student or adult, please complete the Observer Registration Form.

Participants should not mail any physical documents to the JASWDC office unless prompted.

All registration fees are outlined in the Competition Guide. Chaperones and observers may all pay the associated registration fees using a credit card or by check.

All registration documents must be submitted by Friday, January 30, 2026 to be considered complete.

If you have any questions about how to register, please do not hesitate to contact us at japanbowl@jaswdc.org or (202) 833-2210 so that we can assist you with your registration.