【The first deadline is approaching!】Call for short video submissions for “My Country, My Story” project /【第1回締切迫る！】”My Country, My Story”プロジェクトショート動画募集

Others 2025/06/11

The International Student Section is now accepting short videos introducing your home country or region! This is your chance to share your culture with the world—and win amazing prizes!

Outstanding videos will be selected twice a year and awarded fabulous prizes!

【Prizes】

1st Prize: QUO Card worth ¥10,000

2nd Prize: QUO Card worth ¥5,000

※Prizes will be awarded per video.

※Only residents of Japan are eligible.

※Selection will be based on the first submission only.

※QUO Card: A prepaid gift card that can be used at convenience stores, bookstores, and other locations in Japan. Available only in Japan.

【Submission Deadline】

First Round: June 30, 2025（Mon.）

Second Round: December 31, 2025（Wed.）

【Announcement of Results】

First Round: Mid-July 2025

Second Round: Mid-January, 2026

For detailed instructions on how to create the video, please check the link below.

Your videos will be featured on our YouTube, Instagram, and even linked via two-dimensional code on the country info plates at the “Acanthus Interface” on Kakuma Campus!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kanazawauni-intlstudents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanazawauniv_int_st/

Creating your video is easy! Just use a video editing app to combine your photos and video clips—no advanced skills needed!

※Free mobile video editing apps are available here:

https://appllio.com/video-editing-apps-recommended-matome

If you are not familiar with creating videos, Assistant Professor Graf will be available for consultation. Please contact him by email first.

Assistant Professor Graf Tim

Advisor for international students

Faculty of International Studies, Institute of Human and Social Sciences

Email: timgraf@staff.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your culture—and win a prize!

We’re looking forward to your submissions！