Japanese speech contest

The levels of proficiency of the participants are impressive as ever. Impressive by any standard. They are worthy of the tag of the best the country can offer.

Some of the school girls touched on philosophical subjects that would make adults like myself ponder about life,  all delivered in a foreign language.

I could have gone to YouTube and watch this stuff online but live immersion is just different. Is it the air?  Is it some chemical particles that are not visible to the naked eyes? Or is it the surrounding sound effect?