{"id":38535,"date":"2026-06-11T14:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/?p=38535"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:44:20","slug":"sing-japan-1-0-offers-a-platform-for-students-to-showcase-their-third-language-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/sing-japan-1-0-offers-a-platform-for-students-to-showcase-their-third-language-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Sing Japan! 1.0 Offers a Platform for Students to Showcase Their Third-Language Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by: ERIC LEOW KAI HONG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TANJONG MALIM, 16 May<\/strong> \u2013 The Japanese Language Club of Sultan Idris Education University (KBJ UPSI) successfully organised the inaugural \u2018Sing Japan!\u2019 Japanese singing contest series (previously known as \u201cNihongo Singing Contest\u201d) at Lecture Hall 3, Sultan Azlan Shah Campus, UPSI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snack and beverage booth were also set up on site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The audience (Star Witnessed) smiled and posed for the camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The contestants (Star Contestants) who sang alone during the Karaoke Session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The competition, held from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm, witnessed 12 participants and around 80 spectators bravely break down linguistic barriers by expressing emotional and cultural artistry through the medium of Japanese language music. In addition to the vocal competition, the hall resounded with the supportive cheers of the UPSI community and was enlivened by the presence of snack stalls, creating a relaxed, homely atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo of Top 5 winners of Sing Japan! 1.0 with jury panels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Miss Nursyahirah (President of JLC 2025\/2026) was giving reviews as jury panel during review session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Isma during his performance (ALONEZ).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The participants’ performances were judged transparently and individually by three internal judges, namely Puan Norhana binti Md Salleh (Advisor of the UPSI Japanese Language Club), Puan Noor Azlina binti Buang (Japanese Language Teacher at UPSI) and Miss Nursyahirah binti Muhammad Hairi (President of KBJ UPSI 2025\/2026). The intense screening ultimately crowned Grace Kalincius (Semester 4, FPM) as the champion, while the second and third places were secured by Chia Chin Yu (Semester 6, FBK) and Muhammad Aqil Ilham bin Norman Lizam (Semester 2, FBK) respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A registration site was set up at the entrance of Lecture Hall 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Zhi Han was performing \u201cOogoe Diamond<\/em>\u201d by AKB48, a legendary J-POP female group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sara from AJK Media and Publicity was bravely volunteer to sing during the break session (Karaoke Session)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In his address, Programme Director Eric Leow Kai Hong expressed his highest appreciation to four key pillars: the jury and advisers for their guidance, the steadfast commitment of the committee members, the courage of the participants who placed their trust in KBJ, and the unwavering support of the audience, which successfully revived the momentum of the club’s first in-person programme in a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shu Zen (SZ) was performing \u201cMune Ga Doki Doki<\/em>\u201d with his own music instruments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Aini was performing \u201cHomura\u201d by LiSA, a legendary J-POP singer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ftrsya was performing \u201cHomecoming Voyage FOS Anthem\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Sing Japan! 1.0 successfully achieved its objective of fostering students\u2019 personal development through a fresh, practical approach. In keeping with the slogan \u2018You Are the Star\u2019, the programme demonstrated that every individual involved\u2014whether on stage or in the audience\u2014is a true \u2018star\u2019 who brings the celebration of a third language to life at UPSI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Session of the 12 \u201cStar Contestants\u201d with the jury panels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The \u201cStar Contestants\u201d were supporting each other by switching on the flashlight and sang along.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Sing Japan! Series event was seen as a platform that not only unearths students’ singing talents and also strengthens the bonds between members of the Japanese Language Club and the university community through a shared interest in Japanese music and culture. With a very encouraging response, it is hoped that this programme can be continued in the future on a larger scale and with greater participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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