Welcom to JPDU Kansai

Australs 2006

2006-02-22T05:38:00.000-08:00

Here is information regarding the australs, and their homepage will escort you from participation to adjudication, or just to sit in to enjoy!

www.australs2006.com

Dublin World's Final Videos!

2006-01-27T05:22:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, if you are interested in watching the finals because you missed out on the event, or just want to have some sentiment of the spectacular event, here you are! Enjoy!

http://www.debating.net/flynn/Colmmain.htm

World Debate Website: British Parliamentary Style

2005-11-25T06:27:00.000-08:00

Here is a beneficial website for those who are interested in becoming a better debator. If all of the information is rememberd by heart, the chances of becoming the top debator at worlds at Dublin will rather be not so far fetched. Enjoy!

World Debate Website
http://www.debating.net/flynn/colmmain.htm

8th JPDU: Congradulation Kyoto University and Yoshiyuki Bori representing Kobe University!

2005-11-25T01:35:00.000-08:00

The 8th JPDU was held on November 9th and Kyoto University came in 3rd place losing to the tournament champion ICU (International Christian University). Kyoto was able to defeat Kitakyushu A during the Semi-Finals, even though the best speaker prize went out for one of the Kitakyushu member.
Osaka University was unfortunate losing to Seikei University in the Oct-Finals, however, Kawaguchi Yusuke representing Osaka ended up winning the 9th best speaker prize not having to come back to Kansai empty handed.
The most prestigious accomplishment to the JPDU Kansai crew goes out to Yoshiyuki Bori representing Kobe University by advancing the squad to the quarter final, while taking home the honorable 2nd best speaker prize award home.
Overall, ICU took home the crown and the runners-up award, sending a strong message to the Japans' debating societies across the nation.
Good Job everyone!

Team Placing

1st Prize　　ICU C
Dai Oba / Hisashi Okuda
2nd Prize　　ICU B
Akira Koubara / Manabu Igusa
3rd Prize　　KU A
Yusuke Nakazawa / Shunichi Takei
3rd Prize　　Kyoto B
Machi Miyata / Hiroyuki Kato

Quarter Finalists
UK A
Kobe A
Titech A
Seikei A

Oct Finalists
TMU A
Seikei B
Osaka University
Tsuda A

Best speaker awards

Best Speaker　　 Miki Kawaguchi (KU)
2nd best Speaker　　Kenta Yamada (Kobe A)
2rd best Speaker　　Manabu Igusa (ICU B)
2nd best Speaker　　Akira Koubara (ICU B)
5th best Speaker　　Rieko Higashi (Seikei A)
6th best Speaker　　Dai Oba (ICU C)
6th best Speaker　　Yo Tani (Tokyo Metropolitan University A)
6th best Speaker　　Minoru Yabuki (Tokyo Metropolitan University A)
9th best Speaker　　Hirofumi Jinno (Tokyo University)
9th best Speaker　　Yusuke Kawaguchi (Osaka University)

Motions

1st Round: THBT Japanese Government should charge citizens for ambulances.
2nd Round: THW scrap the patent for avian flu.
3rd Round: THBT going Torino is better than staying at home to watch Torino Olympic.
4th Round: THBT civil servant should be evaluated by their ability.
5th Round: THW introduce child curfew.
Oct Final: THW abolish political donation.
Quarter Final: THW put cameras in the courtroom.
Semi Final: THBT civil liberty should be restricted in the interest of security.
Grand Final: THW advocate FTA.

ESUJ 2005 Ends in Upset

2005-11-04T19:01:00.000-08:00

The University Debating Competition was held at National Olympic Memorial Youth Center on October 9th and 10th, however, the results were not as prestigious as we had predicted as the Kansai crew. Here are the results. Team speaker points wise, Kyoto University after the preliminary rounds was in the 5th place, and Kansai Gaidai University was in the 8th. Thus, Kyoto and Kansia Gaidai University were one win away from breaking to the final rounds. Lets keep up the smart work, and hope to see everyone come back to Kansai with a big smile and certificates next year.

Congradulations to the univresities that took home the certificates this year.

1st Prize:
Keio University 1 644 points w/3 wins
(SUZUKI Kentaro, SHINDO Keiko)
2nd Prize:
University of Kitakyushu 1 592 points w/3 wins
(KAWAGUCHI Miki, KATO Chihiro)
3rd Prize:
International Christian University 1 682 points w/4 wins
(OKUYAMA Arata, URASHIMA Chika)
Yokohama National University 1 612 points w/4 wins
(UMEKI Tomoaki, SUZUKI Kazue)

Kansai Crew

10th: Kobe University 578 points w/3 wins
Yoshiyuki Hori/Kenta Yamada

11th: Kyoto University 623 points w/2 wins
Yuji Hiratsuka/Hiroki Tanaka

12th: Kansai Gaidai University 605 points w/2 wins
Aki Yumoto/Makoto Matsuo

13th: Osaka Prefecture University2 580 points w/2 wins
Kentaro Hamasaki (ADULT)/Satoshi Kobata

15th: Osaka Prefecture University1 560 points w/2 wins
Shoko Kenta/Kazuo Kadowaki

18th: Osaka University 537 points w/2 wins
Yusuke Kawaguchi/Munehisa Mitani

Motions:

Round 1:
This House would make voting compulsory in Japan.
Round 2:
This House would welcome more foreign sumo wrestlers.
Round 3:
This House believes that the space exploration is a waste of money.
Round 4:
This House believes that permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council should be abolished.
Quarter Finals:
This House would support the Prime Minister's visits to the Yasukuni Shrine.
Semi Finals:
This House would abolish registration of World Heritage Sites.
Final:
This House would introduce English debate in public schools.

Koji Sobata Determined Wins 7th JPDU Nationals

2005-11-04T18:50:00.000-08:00

Here is the results for the 7th JPDU Nationals held in Tokyo, with the grand prize going to Osaka Prefecture University. This tournament determined the best debators in Japan, and this prestigious placement at nationals by Osaka Prefecture University shows that the Kansai level of debating is something to be remembered. Congradulations, and good luck to the other universities around the Kansai region!

Date: September 17. 2005 (Sun.)
Place: Tokyo Women University
Style: North American (8 minute constructive speeches)

1st Prize: Osaka Prefecture University
Sobata Koji/Shoko Kenta
2nd Prize: International Christian University A
Akira Koubara/Hisashi Okuda
3rd Prize: International Christian University B
Manabu Igusa / Dai Oba
3rd Prize: Tsuda College
Naoko Tsuchihashi/ Chisa Uekama

The following motions were debated at the 7th JPDU Tournament.

1st Round: THW encourage "Otaku" culture.
2nd Round: THW make all stages of education free.
3rd Round: THBT the US should take care of its own country rather than Iraq.
4th Round: THW ban having pets.
5th Round: THBT government can profit from citizen's sin.
Oct Final: THBT expanding democracy benefits security.
Quarter Final: THW release the name of juvenile criminals.
Semi Final: THW allow parents to have proxy votes for their children.
Grand Final: THW interfere with media when classified information is leaked from it.

WUDC (World Universities Debating Championship) 2005/2006

2005-07-25T00:24:00.000-07:00

If you would like to watch a debate tournament live, I strongly reccomend going to Ireland this New Year to check out the true passion behind the art of debating. This sight will lead you to the registeration info that will be neccessary in order to participate or just watch.

http://www.pgcareerswudc.com/downloads/invitation.pdf

American Parliamentary Debate Association Forum

2005-07-11T04:09:00.000-07:00

Are you on a forum yet? If not get registered to be heard, or just to listen in. Check it out.

http://forum.apdaweb.org/

American Parliamentary Debate Association

2005-07-11T04:06:00.000-07:00

If you are intersted in watching university debaters, here is a perfect site in order to help you investigate. This page below will jump you to the area where we can download various videos from the best university debators in the United States. Enjoy!

http://www.apdaweb.org/media/index.php

Japanese news in English!

2005-07-07T06:16:00.000-07:00

Sick of buying newspapers writtin in English in Japan? Here are some good sites!

For the conservatives.
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/

For the more liberal news.
http://www.asahi.com/english/english.html

JPDU Official Web Page

2005-07-07T06:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the official web page for Japan Parliamentary Debate Union (JPDU).
http://www.jpdu.org/

Veteran Debators Lecture Videos!!!

2005-07-07T06:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a web site with the best debators around the world explaining critically how to debate! Enjoy!!!
http://debate.uvm.edu/parlivid.html

Sakura Cup

2005-04-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

The Finalists!

Everybody! Thanks for comming!

Posted by Kara J. Baylog

Kansai Gaidai Debate Society

2005-04-26T20:09:00.000-07:00

Our fans!

Posted by Kara J. Baylog

Kansai Gaidai Debate Society

2005-04-26T20:07:00.000-07:00

Erumi and Kara

Ryan and Makoto
Wataru and Albert

Dustin and Nori

Katy and Taiki (Judges)

Taiki and Wataru, thinking about stealing the trophy

Posted by Kara J. Baylog

Kansai Gaidai Debate Society

Information Regarding the joint practices during the Golden Week

2005-04-13T07:49:00.000-07:00

Hello all debators
April 29th: Asian style joint practice@ Kansai Gaidai Univeristy (Nakamiya)
May 1st: Asian style joint practice@ Nara Womens University
May 3rd: North American style joint practice@ Osaka Prefecture Univeristy
May 4th: Asian style joint practice@ Osaka Prefecture University

The dates above has been decided. Furthermore, there will be a Parliamentary Debate orientation at Nara Womens Univresity on April 30th. Please feel free to be inclined to participate.

For those who are interested in participating in the date or dates mentioned above, please fill out the form below, and forward it to Makoto Matsuo gaidai420@yahoo.co.jp by April 23rd, Saturday, 1 pm.

April 29th: Asian Style joint practice@ Kansai Gaidai Univeristy
Date:April 29th, Saturday
Style:Asian Style
The differentiation to the North American style are, (1) 3on3 ; (2) 30 minutes of preparational time ; (3) Three motion style, and the government must choose one out of the three motions.
Place:(the links below are directions to the university).

Kansai Gaidai Univeristy Nakamiya campus
(http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/www/jx/jx000001.htm)

Opening Room:
Building 3 (Cultural Exchange Center) 3201
(http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/www/jc/jccd000f.htm)

□Time Table□
8:50 gathering
8:55 simple lecture regarding the Asian style
(For those who have experience with this new style are to gather by 9:35)
9:45 R1
12:15 Lunch
12:45 R2
15:15 R3
17:45 dissolution

The lecture will be a simplified explanation of the rules regarding the Asian style. Those who are have experience are to meet up at the opening room at 9:35.

May 1st: Asian style joint practice at Nara Womens University
Date: May 1st, Sunday
Style: Asian Style
Differenciation to the American style are, (1)3on3 ; (2)30 minute preparation time ; (3)3 motions, and the government can choose 1 out of the three after the announcement of the motion.
Place: Nara Womens University,
(http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/accessmap.html)

Opening Room
Science Building G, Room 101
□Opening Room□
(http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/campus.html)

□Time Table□
8:50 gathering
8:55 a simple lecture regarding the Asian style
(For those who have experience with the style will gather at 9:35 at the opening room)
9:45 R1
12:15 Lunch
12:45 R2
15:15 R3
17:45 dissolution

The lecture is a simplified explanation about the Asian style.
For those who have experience are to gather at 9:35 at the opening room.

May 3rd: North American Style joint practice@ Osaka Prefecture University
Date: May 3rd, Tuesday
Style: North American Style (Rules following the National style conducted in Japan)
Place: Osaka Prefecture University Nakamozu campus
(http://www.osakafu-u.ac.jp/access/index.html)

Midou-suji Nakamozu line, Nakamozu station exit 5, make a left after exiting 15 minutes by foot.
Nankai Koya line, 15 minutes by foot
Nankai Koya line, Shirosagi station, 8 minutes by foot
Opening Room
Department of Engineering, building 8, room 206
(The links below are directions to the university)
□Opening Room□
(http://www.osakafu-u.ac.jp/info/campus_map/nakamozu02.html)

□Time Table□
9:30 gathering
9:45 R1
11:45 Lunch
12:20 R2
14:20 R3
16:20 R4
18:20 dissolution

May 4th Asian style joint practice@ Osaka Prefecture University
Date:May 4th, Wednesday
Style:Asian Style. The difference to the North American style is, (1)3on3 ; (2)30 minutes of preparational time ; (3)3 motions are announced and the governement team is to choose 1 out of the 3.
Place:Osaka Prefecture University Nakamozu campus
Opening Room:Department of Engineering building 8, room 206
□Opening Room□
(http://www.osakafu-u.ac.jp/info/campus_map/nakamozu02.html)

□Time Table□
8:50 gathering
8:55 simple lecture about the Asian style
(for those who have experience with the style are to gather at 9:35)
9:45 R1
12:15 Lunch
12:45 R2
15:15 R3
17:45 dissolution
(For those who have experience with the new style are to gather at the opening room by 9:35)

For those who are interested in participating in the camp should fill out the form below, and be sent to gaidai420@yahoo.co.jp by April 23rd, Sunday, 1pm.

(Reply form)
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April 29th, Asian style joint practice@ Kansai Gaidai Univerisity Nakmiya
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))

May 1st, Asian style joint practice@ Nara Womens University
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))

May 3rd, North American style joint practice@ Osaka Prefecture Univeristy
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))

May 4th, Asian style joint practice@ Osaka Prefecture Univeristy
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))
Full name ((Participate in the Lecture, R1, R2, R3))
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If there are any students or people who have graduated that could come judege for us at any of the dates listed above, feel free to come give us a hand.

If there are any questions please feel free to ask.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the joint practices.
Thank you.

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JPDU Kansai Executive director
Co-President of Kansai Gaidai Univeristy Debate
Makoto Matsuo
ＰＣ：gaidai420@yahoo.co.jp
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Organizations for non-university students

2005-04-06T09:02:00.000-07:00

Here is an interesting web site, regarding an organization that promotes debating for people who have professions. For se, buisness men who are interested in improving there English skills through debate, or just want to present there English skills! Enjoy!

http://www.esuj.gr.jp/debate/eng/index.htm

News Hour Videos

2005-04-05T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, are you interested in watching professionals debate on line? Here is a web site where you can see representatives for large cooperations or government officials debate about their stance on the controversial issues! Check this link below for the informative News Hour ride! Enjoy!

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/index.html

The Golden Cup

2005-04-05T06:16:00.000-07:00

Date: April 24th
Place: Kobe University
Style: American Style
Requirements: 3 years or more of experience, plus 1 judge per team.
Fee: 3000 yen per team
Deadline:
Judges; April 22nd, midnight.
Debators; April 6th

This tournament will be a competitive tournament, because their will be many experienced debators that have been at the world level, like Kuala Lumpur in Singapore. The goal of this tournament is to increase the level of adjucation for the younger generation of university students. Of course the debators will be experieced, compared to the level of adjucators, but remember that this tournament goal is to develop the level of adjucation in Japan. We would like to achieve this in order for other regions to visit the Kansai area to come and enjoy the debate, while experiencing the fairness of the adjucation. If there are any new universities intersted in participating, or have any questions, please notify Makoto Matsuo at kgudebate@yahoo.com

Kansai KIEF Sakura Cup Tournament

2005-04-02T01:05:00.000-08:00

Date: April 17th, Sunday.
Place: Osaka Prefectural University
Requirements: Two years or less of experience, and International Students are welcome to join.
Note:
Judeges: 1~3 adjucator per team entry.
Debators: 2 years or less of experience in debating.
Style: North American Style
Rounds: Four preliminary rounds, plus the final round. Note; adjustments will be made according to the amount of participants.
Judge: One adjucator per registered team is the requirement. Adjucators must have some knowledge of debating, however keep in mind that this tournament is for novices.
Price: 3000 yen
For those who have any questions, please contact Makoto Matsuo, Co-President of the Kansai Gaidai University Debate team at kgudebate@yahoo.com.

US Presidential Debate

2005-03-14T03:04:00.000-08:00

Watch Bush and Gore, furthermore Bush and Kerry go at it with each other!!!
http://www.c-span.org/2004vote/debates.asp?Cat=Current_Event&Code=PresVP_04&Rot_Cat_CD=PresVP_04

JPDU Kansai: Japanese web page

2005-03-14T02:59:00.000-08:00

Hi Japanese speakers! Here is the official homepage for JPDU Kansai in Japanese!!! The information listed here is the official schedule, therefore everyone can take advantage of this web sight to keep yourself informed with the latest events in the Kansai area.
http://jpdu-kansai.hp.infoseek.co.jp/top.html

JPDU Kansai encourage universities to join

2005-03-14T01:44:00.000-08:00

JPDU Kansai would be delighted, especially for universities in the Kansai area to join our organization. If you are unfamiliar to debating, please check out the web site, brought to you by the World Debate Institute, at the University of Vermont by Alfred P. Snider.
http://debate.uvm.edu/default.html

Any universities want to join???

2005-03-14T01:31:00.000-08:00

Is anyone intersted in organizing a debate team for your university? If you are please contact Makoto Matsuo by mail.
gaidai13@yahoo.com

JPDU (Japan Parliamentary Debate Union) Kansai

2005-03-14T01:25:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! This organization is a branch of the JPDU (Japan Parliamentary Debate Union), where we are trying to permeate the debating culture from the Kansai area. We would like to here your response, and if you have any questions please notify me, Co-President of the KGU (Kansai Gaidai University) Debate at gaidai13@yahoo.com. Looking forward to hearing from organizations that are interested in the art of debating!