ESSAY CONTEST IN JAPAN

Dear friends,

Welcome to take part in the annual essay contest in Japan. This year the theme is:

"THE POWER OF CULTURE TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE"

Every part of the world has its own culture. Culture includes the arts, traditions and customs of a country or region, as well as the wisdom, values, lifestyles and trends of the people living there. In order to build a peaceful world, we need to acknowledge and respect each other's cultures. What aspects of the culture in your country or region do you take pride in? How can youth make the most of them to create a better future?

Essays must be 700 words or less.

You can read the winners' essays at: http://www.goipeace.or.jp/english/activities/programs/2012/index.html

Good luck!