- Date & Time
June 25th (Wed) 6:15-8:00pm (Doors open: 5:55pm)
*After checking in, you may enter and leave freely. - Place
Ono Auditorium, Waseda Campus - Eligibility
Waseda students, faculty, staff & the general public - Registration
Not required (Seating for 200) - Fee
Free!
International students enrolled at Waseda University will sing their hearts out in Japanese and the winner will be decided by a prestigious judging panel. There were over 51 entries who competed in the qualifying rounds and now the 12 finalists will battle it out in the Grand Final!
This event features the winner of last year’s Karaoke World Championship in Finland and current SILS staff member, Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka, as a judge and guest singer.
Also the winner of the special “Audience Choice Award” will be decided by the audience at the event!
So which international student is the best singer on Waseda’s global campus?? Watch, listen and let Waseda’s international students move you with their talents!
Students from China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Romania, Singapore, Taiwan & Vietnam from various departments (FINAL lineup) will sing Japanese hits ranging from 1980’s pop all the way to present day rock!
- Date
June 25 (Wed) 6:15-8:00pm (Doors open: 5:55pm)
*After checking in, you may enter and leave freely.
*Audience voting buttons will be distributed until 6:20pm. - Language
Japanese & English (songs in Japanese) - Judging Criteria
A combination of performers Singing Ability, Performance, Passion & Visual Impact
*Only audience members who have seen all entries may vote. - Judges
Prof. Hiroko Mikami: Director of the Waseda University International Community Center (ICC)
Mr. Naohiko Hariki: JTB Corporation, Corporate Sales, Sales Division, Education Department
Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka: School of International Liberal Studies Staff Member, 2013 Karaoke World Championship Winner
- Judge/Guest Singer
Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka
Began working at Waseda University after graduating from Waseda’s School of Political Science and Economics in 2002.
First worked in the International Division and currently works at School of International Liberal Studies where his duties include managing entrance exams and student recruitment.
After his success on NHK’s “Nodo Jiman” TV show as a Waseda student he went on to appear in several national karaoke competitions.
In 2003 he received an award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in a national competition. He came first in the Karaoke World Championships men’s category in 2013 (performance video)
★ Winner’s Prizes (decided by the judges)
1) JTB Travel Voucher for 30,000 yen (Sponsor: JTB Corporation, Corporate Sales)
2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD)
★ “Audience Choice” Special Award (voted by audience)
1) Book Gift token for 10,000 yen
2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD)
★ Audience Gift (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD.)
The first 200 audience members will receive a free BIG ECHO (30min)
karaoke box voucher! This can be redeemed at 8 different branches,
including the one in front of Takadanobaba station.
Organizer: Waseda University International Community Center
Sponsors: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD. JTB Corporation Corporate Sales
Inquiries: TEL: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]
