Japan Bowl Ontario 2026:  
Celebrating 9 Years of Linguistic and Cultural Excellence

The 9th annual Japan Bowl Ontario was successfully held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, co-hosted by Huron University and The Japan Society. This year’s competition welcomed 27 students across 11 teams representing 17 high schools from across the province, including Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, and Markham. Designed to test students' mastery of Japanese language, history, and social current events, the event provides a unique platform for young learners to challenge themselves and deepen their connection to Japan. The day culminated in a competitive Final Round where the top three teams who were awarded prestigious prizes, including scholarships, and prizes.

Supported by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado as Honorary Patron, the event continues to grow as a vital bridge between Canadian students and Japanese culture. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our judges, including Consul Tomohiro Ota and representatives from The Japan Foundation and the Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce & Industry, as well as our generous sponsors listed below. Beyond the competition, all participants received a special gift package, ensuring every student felt celebrated for their dedication to their studies. We look forward to seeing these bright minds continue their journey with Japan, perhaps even joining future Kakehashi Project trips to experience the culture firsthand.

Main Organizers & Co-hosts:

• Huron University
• The Japan Society

Presenting Sponsors (Organizers of the Event):

• Huron University
• The Japan Society

Key Supporting Organization:

• The Japan Foundation, Toronto

Supporting Organizations:

• The Japan-America Society of Washington DC
• Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto
• Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce & Industry

Special Honors & Support:

• Honorary Patron of the Japan Bowl®: Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado
• Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Kakehashi Project (Visit to Japan for Winning Teams)

Corporate Sponsors (Alphabetical):

• Bennett Jones
• Canon Canada
• Douglas Wall CPA Professional Corporation
• Fasken
• St. Thomas EDC
• Sumitomo Canada Limited
• Temple University Japan Campus

Prize Donors (Alphabetical):

• Pasona Canada
• SONY Canada
• Temple University Japan Campus
• The Japan Foundation, Toronto