The 1 Million Yen Essay Contest: Sept 11 2015

JFTC ESSAY TOPIC FOR 2015:

"Promoting Globalization within Japan:
An action plan to attract overseas investment, human resources, and other resources"

Every year beginning 2005, the Japan Foreign Trade Council sponsors the JFTC Essay Competition. This essay competition is open to everyone, young and old, of any nationality.

The objectives of the essay according to the JFTC page is "to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international importance."


 The prize for the winning essay is:

• One Grand Prize of ¥1,000,000

• Three Prizes for Excellence of ¥200,000 each

The award winners from abroad will be provided with a round trip air ticket to Tokyo, Japan to attend the award ceremony to be held on January 6, 2016.

Requirements:

• Language: the essay can be written either in ENGLISH OR JAPANESE.... Click to read more..