2015年12月12日（土）桜美林大学国際寮ホールにて日本語カラオケ大会を開催しました。
　アメリカ、オーストラリア、韓国、カンボジア、中国大陸、ベトナム、香港、モンゴルからの留学生17組がJ-POPや演歌、アニメソングなど様々なジャンルの歌を熱唱しました。
会場には観客からの温かい拍手が鳴り響きました。

◎最優秀歌唱賞を受賞して

So I may have just won not one, but two awards at my university's annual karaoke competition! There were 17 acts - all foreign students singing a Japanese language song - and I was up last; I was feeling a lot of pressure to end the competition with a bang! There was a lot of anticipation leading up to that moment, and it was great to sing along with the other contestants when I knew the song. In this way, I was able to keep my voice warm; having only had one practice, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to hit the high notes when it came my turn to perform. I was very impressed with all the contestants, to be able to get up on that stage and sing; it took a lot of courage. When I finally stood up to sing, it was a little surreal; it felt like I was having an out of body experience. I think that was the most connected I’d ever felt to Yuzu’s “Eiko no Kakehashi”. My voice just seemed to lead the way; my body and mind weren’t important. Waiting for the results, I really wasn’t expecting to win anything, so when I received the audience choice award I was so humbled. After that I was really interested to see who had won the overall prize, and when it was me, I couldn't believe it! I was honestly very surprised, and very grateful; all the contestants put in an amazing effort, and it was such a fun day; I was exhausted and elated at the same time. I love karaoke and I love to sing, but it has always been just a hobby; I never really thought that my voice anything special. Winning this award tells me that I am a good singer, and that makes me feel very happy. I can keep on singing to my family and friends, and even to new people, and know that they really do enjoy my voice. I personally want to thank the organisers, the judges, and everyone who attended to watch and help out; with your support, we could make it a special day. Now I have to contend with a most difficult decision... who will I take with me to Disneyland I wonder?