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Japan Physics Olympiad (Physics Challenge)

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Committee of Japan Physics Olympiad

Physics Challenge national contest (following the usual autumn pattern)approximate

November 1, 2026 (UTC+9)

Japan's domestic physics tournament for students under 20 who have not yet entered university, run to select the national team for the International Physics Olympiad. Applicants sit theoretical and experimental exams over two days, and five representatives are chosen from more than a thousand entrants.

Registration

Format
Hybrid
Age
12-19
Participation
Individual
Location
Japan
Entry fee
Free
Prize
Selection as one of five Japanese representatives at the International Physics Olympiad.

Timeline

  1. Physics Challenge national contest (following the usual autumn pattern)approximateNovember 1, 2026 (UTC+9) source
  2. IPhO (following the usual July pattern Japan's team competes)approximateJuly 4, 2027 (UTC) source
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