KazNU traditionally hosted the Japanese Speech Contest in Kazakhstan.

The competition, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Kazakhstan, the Association of Japanese Teachers of Kazakhstan, and Al-Farabi KazNU, is a testament to the close diplomatic relations between Japan and Kazakhstan. The Japanese Association in Kazakhstan, Japanese Association of Entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan-Japanese Center for Human Development, and the Japan Foundation sponsored this Competition. Tsukuba University, «Terakoya» Public Association, «Sony Electronics» Company, and the Kazakhstan's New & Rare Resources Limited Liability Partnership have greatly supported the event.