Clark Hosts Eighth Annual Japan Bowl

Students volunteered at the largest Japan Bowl to date

2 people — _{Clark College students Kai Welch and James Simina volunteered at the event.}

Clark hosted the Eighth Annual Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl on March 15. Organized by the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO), the event welcomed over 100 high school students from twelve schools across Oregon and Washington. This year was the largest Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl to date.

Clark College welcomed over 100 high school students from across Oregon and Washington for the 8th Annual Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl on March 15. Organized by the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO), this year’s competition was the largest yet, bringing together students to test their knowledge of Japanese language, culture, and history.

In addition to competing, participants attended a college fair, where Clark students, including volunteers Kai Welch and James Simina, shared their experiences and encouraged future language learners.

Not only do competing teams test their knowledge of arts, culture, geography, and language, but they get to attend a college fair to learn about schools and network with other students.

Two Clark students, Kai Welch and James Simina, volunteered at the event. James shared his experience learning Japanese at Clark with prospective high school students during the college fair.

2025 Results

Level 2
1^st Churchill High School (OR)
2^nd International School of Beaverton (OR)
3^rd Woodinville High School (WA)

Level 3
1^st Westview High School (OR)
2^nd Woodinville High School (WA)
3^rd Bothell High School (WA)

Level 4
1^st Sunset High School (OR)
2^nd Bothell High School (WA)
3^rd International School of Beaverton (OR)

large group of people — _{Organized by the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO), the event welcomed over 100 high school students from twelve schools across Oregon and Washington. This year was the largest Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl to date.}

About the Pacific Northwest Japan Bowl

The largest regional quiz competition on Japanese language and culture, the Japan Bowl invites 100+ high schoolers across Oregon and Washington to compete together. It’s run by the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO). Every year, the top teams go on to compete at the national level in Washington, D.C.

Learn more about PNW Japan Bowl at https://jaso.org/japan-bowl/

Photos courtesy of Michiyo Okuhara