<p>he deadline for the 20th Japan Center Essay Competition sponsored by Canon USA has been <b>extended</b> to <b>January 31, 2025. </b></p><p>The aim of the competition is to provide high school and college students with a unique opportunity to think creatively and critically about their lives by relating them to some aspect of Japan, fostering broader horizons and a global citizenship mindset. For detailed rules, guidelines, and additional information, including the rubric and FAQs, please visit:</p><p><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stonybrook.edu%2Fcommcms%2Fjapan%2Fprograms%2Fessay-comp.php&data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C30eeff5bbd934cde252e08dd30ccdbd0%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638720378622693564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cW3hWmVeMKNCaPy44KPWebGvGoKf5TXiWHtF3aBBFlY%3D&reserved=0">https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/japan/programs/essay-comp.php</a></p>
