The Japanese Language Education Association (JLEA) successfully held its Certificate Award Ceremony 2026 on Wednesday, 16th September 2026, at the Sasakawa Centre Auditorium, Colombo 07, celebrating the achievements and dedication of students who successfully completed their Japanese language courses.
The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mr. Naoaki Kamoshida, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest, alongside distinguished representatives of Japanese organisations, educational institutions and members of the JLEA Trust.
The ceremony commenced with a welcome by students from the Jokyu classes, followed by the traditional lighting of the oil lamp and the national anthems of Sri Lanka and Japan.
Mr. Dayasiri Warnakulasooriya, Chairman of the JLEA Trust, delivered the opening address, followed by a special address from the Chief Guest, Mr. Naoaki Kamoshida, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka; highlighting the significance of Japanese language education and the strong friendship between Sri Lanka and Japan.
The ceremony celebrated the achievements of students from the following course batches:
Certificates were presented to students in recognition of their academic performance under the categories of Excellent Performance, Distinction Passes, Merit Passes and Ordinary Passes.
The awards were presented by distinguished guests, including Mr. Naoaki Kamoshida, Mr. Saito Kosuke, Principal of the Japanese School in Colombo; Mr. Daisuke Shikama, Resident Representative of JETRO Colombo; and Prof. Dilrukshi Rathnayake of the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya.
The ceremony featured a variety of performances that showcased the creativity, and talents of JLEA students.
The programme included musical performances by students of Nyumon 1 class and Chukyu 1, a special presentation by Chukyu 2 students and a solo guitar performance by a Shokyu 1 student.
In addition, outstanding students shared their Japanese language learning experiences through speeches, including:
A special gift was also presented to Mr. Magage Isuru Madusara by Mr. Dayasiri Warnakulasooriya, Chairman of the JLEA Trust, in recognition of his achievement in the Class-wise Japanese Language Speech Contest.
The Certificate Award Ceremony 2026 was a memorable occasion, recognising not only the academic accomplishments of students but also their commitment and enthusiasm for learning the Japanese language.
3rd Floor,
Sasakawa Center,
No. 85, Ward Place,
Colombo 07,
Sri Lanka.
