Amazing English Hunt 2005
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The English-Speaking Union of Japan is a non-profit organization with several hundred members. They come
from all walks of life (from company employees to a former Deputy Secretary of the United Nations!), but all share
a common love of the English language. As Chairman Masamichi Hanabusa says, "We want people in Japan to be more
aware of the English around them, the good and the bad. We want them to realize that English is not just a trend
or a fashion statement, but a tool for communicating with the whole world."
English-Speaking Union of Japan
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For better or for worse, English is everywhere in Japan. The fact that you're reading this web
site means that you're even more acutely aware of that fact than most. No doubt you've seen your share of mistypes,
misnomers and misguided good intentions. So what can be done?
The Hunt is On!
ELT News, eigoTown.com and the English-Speaking Union of Japan are co-sponsoring the "Amazing English Hunt 2005" (Bikkuri Eigo Tankentai),
a competition to find the most amazing or surprising examples of English language usage in Japan. The English can be
totally incomprehensible, unintentionally humorous or creative and inspiring. All you have to do is send
in some basic details with a photograph or other means to prove authenticity. The competition is open to anyone, Japanese
or non-Japanese.
The hope is that through this competition, there will be a greater awareness in Japan of just what consititutes
good and bad use of English. But just in case philanthropy isn't enough of a motivation for you, the sponsors are
offering prizes worth ¥100,000 for the best and most amazing examples sent in.
See the winners of the 2003 contest (then called the "Bikkuri English" Expedition).
Entries will be accepted until October 31st, 2005 and the winners will be announced shortly after. In case
several people submit the same item, the winner will be chosen based on their reason for choosing it.
Entries are no longer being accepted for the Amazing English Hunt. Thank you to everyone who submitted. Results will be announced later this month.
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