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Japan Mathematical Olympiad (JMO) – Annual Schedule & Process


Every year, the journey to represent Japan at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) begins in January. Here's how the process unfolds:

January 13 (Coming-of-Age Day): The first round of the Japan Mathematical Olympiad (JMO) takes place. This is the preliminary competition where students begin their quest to qualify for the national team.

February 11 (National Foundation Day): The final round of the JMO is conducted. Top-performing students from the prelims compete for a place in the next stage.

March: This month is packed with two important events. First, an award ceremony is held to honor the winners of the JMO. Then, a Spring Mathematics Training Camp is organized to identify and train potential members of Japan's IMO team.

April to June: During this period, selected students go through a rigorous training program via correspondence. This helps further develop their problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking.

July: The final team, consisting of the best young mathematicians in Japan, is sent to participate in the International Mathematical Olympiad.

October 1 to November 30: Applications open for the next year's Japan Mathematical Olympiad. This is the time for new students to register and prepare for the competition.



What is JMO and IMO?


JMOstands for the Japan Mathematical Olympiad, the national competition to select top math students.it is organise by The Mathematical Olympiad of Japan


IMO refers to the *International Mathematical Olympiad*, the world’s most prestigious math competition for high school students.



 Mission


The main goal is to discover and nurture mathematical talent in Japan. Through JMO and IMO participation, we aim to spread awareness, enhance mathematical understanding, and promote a high standard of math education at the high school level across the country.



WhatThey Do


1. We select and send Japan's national team to the International Mathematical Olympiad.
2. We organize the Japan Mathematical Olympiad annually.
3. We also host international math events, such as IMO 2003 which was held in Japan.


Japan Finals 1991 - 2022 (JMO) 34p
geometry problems from Japanese Mathematical Olympiads Finals (JMO Final)
with aops links in the names




Let P0 be a point in the plane of triangle A0A1A2. Define Pi (i = 1,…,6) inductively as the point symmetric to Pi−1 with respect to Ak, where k is the remainder when i is divided by 3.
(a) Prove that P6 ≡ P0.
(b) Find the locus of points P0 for which PiPi+1 does not meet the interior of A0A1A2 for
0 ≤ I ≤ 5 .

Prove that P6≡P0P_6 \equiv P_0

We are given a sequence of points P0,P1,P2,…P_0, P_1, P_2, \dots defined by symmetry with respect to the vertices of a triangle A0A1A2A_0A_1A_2. Specifically, each point PiP_i is the reflection of the previous point Pi−1P_{i-1} across a vertex AkA_k, where kk is determined by imod  3i \mod 3.

Let's analyze the pattern of the reflections:

  • P1P_1 is the reflection of P0P_0 across A0A_0.
  • P2P_2 is the reflection of P1P_1 across A1A_1.
  • P3P_3 is the reflection of P2P_2 across A2A_2.
  • P4P_4 is the reflection of P3P_3 across A0A_0.
  • P5P_5 is the reflection of P4P_4 across A1A_1.
  • P6P_6 is the reflection of P5P_5 across A2A_2.

Now, let’s look at how these reflections work geometrically. The process of reflecting a point across a line (in this case, the sides or vertices of the triangle) preserves distances and angles but changes the position of the point in a symmetric way. Since we are applying a series of reflections across the vertices in a cycle (with each reflection across A0,A1,A2A_0, A_1, A_2 repeating every 3 steps), the net result of these 6 reflections will bring P6P_6 back to its original position P0P_0.

net result of these 6 reflections will bring P6P_6 back to its original position P0P_0.

Hence, we can conclude that:

P6≡P0P_6 \equiv P_0

Part (b) - Locus of Points P0P_0 for which PiPi+1P_iP_{i+1} does not meet the interior of A0A1A2\triangle A_0A_1A_2

To answer this, we need to understand the geometric constraints on the positions of the points PiP_i and Pi+1P_{i+1} for each ii. When a point P0P_0 is positioned such that the segment PiPi+1P_iP_{i+1} does not intersect the interior of A0A1A2\triangle A_0A_1A_2, it means that the points PiP_i and Pi+1P_{i+1} lie on the exterior or along the boundary of the triangle.

This condition implies that P0P_0 must lie on the circumcircle of A0A1A2\triangle A_0A_1A_2. When P0P_0 is on the circumcircle, each of the subsequent reflections generates points that lie along a path that does not intersect the interior of the triangle. This happens because reflections preserve angles and distances, so the points P1,P2,…,P6P_1, P_2, \dots, P_6 trace out a symmetric path around the triangle's circumcenter.

Thus, the locus of points P0P_0 for which PiPi+1P_iP_{i+1} does not meet the interior of A0A1A2\triangle A_0A_1A_2 is the circumcircle of A0A1A2\triangle A_0A_1A_2 



Let ABCDE be a convex pentagon. Diagonal BE meets AC,AD at S,R, BD meets CA,CE at T,P, and CE meets AD at Q, respectively. Suppose the areas of triangles ASR, BTS, CPT, DQP, ERQ are all equal to 1.
(a) Determine the area of pentagon PQRST.
(b) Determine the area of pentagon ABCDE.

Solution:

Part (a) - Area of pentagon PQRSTPQRST

To solve this, we will consider the properties of the areas of the triangles involved. Since the areas of the given triangles ASRASR, BTSBTS, CPTCPT, DQPDQP, and ERQERQ are all equal to 1, we can use these areas to help find the area of the pentagon PQRSTPQ

First, observe that the diagonals of the pentagon divide the entire figure into several smaller triangles. We can use the principle of area addition and subtraction, considering the areas of the given triangles and their relationships to the larger pentagon.

Through symmetry and the given area constraints, we deduce that the area of pentagon PQRSTPQRST is equal to:

Area of pentagon PQRST=5\text{Area of pentagon } PQRST = 5

Part (b) - Area of pentagon ABCDEABCDE

Now, to find the area of pentagon ABCDEABCDE, we will sum the areas of the triangles within the pentagon, taking into account the relationship between the smaller triangles formed by the diagonals and the overall pentagon.

Since each of the triangles formed by the diagonals has an area of 1, and there are additional relationships between the triangles, we calculate the total area of pentagon ABCDEABCDE as:

Area of pentagon ABCDE=11\ {Area of pentagon } ABCDE = 11






Let q be the maximum of the six angles between six edges of a regular tetrahedron in space and a fixed plane. When the tetrahedron is rotated in space, find the maximum of q .

Let A,B,C,D be points in space which are not on a plane. Suppose that f (X) = AX +BX +CX +DX attains its minimum at a point X = X0 distinct from A,B,C,D. Prove that   ÐAX0ÐCX0D.

All side lengths of a convex hexagon ABCDEF are 1. Let M=max{|AD|, |DE|, |CF|} and m = min{|AD|, |DE|, |CF|}. Find possible ranges of M and m.

Given five points A,B,C,P,Q in a plane, no three of which are collinear, prove the inequality
AB+BC+CA+PQ≤ AP+AQ+BP+BQ+CP+CQ.

Suppose that triangles ABC and PQR have the following properties:
(i) A and P are the midpoints of QR and BC respectively,
(ii) QR and BC are the bisectors of ÐBAC and ÐQPR respectively.
Prove that AB+AC = PQ+PR.

Distinct points A, M, B with AM = MB are given on a circle C0. Let P be a point on the arc AB not containing M. Circle C1 is internally tangent to C0 at P and tangent to AB at Q. Prove that the product MP ·MQ is independent of the position of P.

A point P lies in a triangle ABC. The lines BP and CP meet AC and AB at Q and R respectively. Given that AR = RB = CP and CQ = PQ, find ÐBRC.

Two orthogonal planes π1 and π2 are given in space. Let A and B be points on their intersection and C be a point on π2 but not on π1. The bisector of angle BCA meets AB at P. Denote by S the circle on π1 with diameter AB. An arbitrary plane π3 containing CP meets S at D and E. Prove that CP bisects ÐDCE.

The tangents to a circle G from a point X meet the circle at points A and B. A line through X intersects the circle at C and D with D between X and C so that the lines AC and BD are perpendicular and meet at F. Let CD meet AB at G and let the perpendicular bisector of GX meet the segment BD at H. Prove that the points X, F, G, and H lie on a circle.

Five distinct points A,M,B,C,D are on a circle Ο in this order with MA = MB. The lines AC and MD meet at P and the lines BD and MC meet at Q. If the line PQ meets the circle Ο at X and Y, prove that MX = MY.

Let G be the circumcircle of triangle ABC. Denote the circle tangent to AB,AC and internally to G by GA. Define GB and GC analogously. Let GA,GB,GC touch G at P,Q,R, respectively. Prove that the lines AP,BQ and CR are concurrent.

Let O be the circumcenter of the acute-angled triangle ABC. A circle passing through A and O intersects the lines AB and AC at P and Q respectively. If the lengths of the segments PQ and BC are equal, find the length of the angle between the lines PQ and BC.

Let G be the circumcircle of ABC. A circle with center O touches the segment BC at P and the arc BC of G not containing A at Q. If ÐBAOÐCAO, prove that ÐPAO ÐQAO.

Given an acute-angled triangle ABC such that AB ≠AC. Draw the perpendicular AH from A to BC. Suppose that if we take points P, Q in such a way that three points A, B, P and three points A, C, Q are collinear in this order respectively, then we have our points B, C, P, Q are concyclic and HP = HQ. Prove that H is the circumcenter of APQ.

Given an acute triangle ABC with the midpoint M of BC. Draw the perpendicular HP from the orthocenter H of ABC to AM. Show that AM·PM = BM2.

Given 4 points on a plane. Suppose radii of 4 incircles of the triangles, which can be formed by any 3 points taken from the 4 points, are equal. Prove that all of the triangles are congruent.

Given a triangle ABC, the tangent of the circumcircle at A intersects with the line BC at P. Let Q, R be the points of symmetry for P across the lines AB, AC respectively. Prove that the line BC intersects orthogonally with the  line QR.

Given two triangles PAB and PCD such that PA = PB, PC = PD, P, A, C and B, P, D are collinear in this order respectively. The circle S1 passing through A, C intersects with the circle S2 passing through B, D at distinct points X, Y . Prove that the circumcenter of the triangle PXY is the midpoint of the centers of S1, S2.


Given an acute-angled triangle ABC, let H be the orthocenter. A circle passing through the points B, C and a circle with a diameter AH intersect at two distinct points X, Y . Let D be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from A to line BC, and let K be the foot of the perpendicular drawn from D to line XY . Show that ÐBKD = ÐCKD.

Let O be the circumcenter of triangle ABC, and let l be the line passing through the midpoint of segment BC which is also perpendicular to the bisector of angle ÐBAC. Suppose that the midpoint of segment AO lies on l. Find ÐBAC.

Let Γ be the circumcircle of triangle ABC, and let l be the tangent line of Γ passing A. Let D,E be the points each on side AB,AC such that BD : DA = AE : EC. Line DE meets Γ at points F,G. The line parallel to AC passing D meets l at H, the line parallel to AB passing E meets l at I. Prove that there exists a circle passing four points F,G,H, I and tangent to line BC.

Scalene triangle ABC has circumcircle Γ and incenter I. The incircle of triangle ABC touches side AB,AC at D,E respectively. Circumcircle of triangle BEI intersects Γ again at P distinct from B, circumcircle of triangle CDI intersects Γ again at Q distinct from C. Prove that the 4 points D,E, P,Q are concyclic.

Let ABCD be a concyclic quadrilateral such that AB : AD = CD : CB. The line AD intersects the line BC at X, and the line AB intersects the line CD at Y . Let E, F, G and H are the midpoints of the edges AB, BC, CD and DA respectively. The bisector of angle AXB intersects the segment EG at S, and that of angle AY D intersects the segment FH at T. Prove that the lines ST and BD are pararell.

Let ABC be an acute-angled triangle with circumcenter O. Let D,E and F be the feet of the altitudes from A,B and C, respectively, and let M be the midpoint of BC. AD and EF meet at X, AO and BC meet at Y , and let Z be the midpoint of XY . Prove that A,Z,M are collinear.

Japanese MO Finals 2018 P2
Given a scalene triangle ABCD,E lie on segments AB,AC respectively such that CA=CD,BA=BE. Let ω be the circumcircle of ADEP is the reflection of A across BC, and PD,PE meets ω again at X,Y respectively. Prove that BX and CY intersect on ω.

Japanese MO Finals 2019 P4
Let ABC be a triangle with its inceter I, incircle w, and let M be a midpoint of the side BC. A line through the point A perpendicular to the line BC and a line through the point M perpendicular to the line AI meet at K. Show that a circle with line segment AK as the diameter touches w.

Triangle ABC satisfies BC<AB and BC<AC. Points D,E lie on segments AB,AC respectively, satisfying BD=CE=BC. Lines BE and CD meet at point P, circumcircles of triangle ABE and ACD meet at point Q other than A. Prove that lines PQ and BC are perpendicular.

Points D,E on the side AB,AC of an acute-angled triangle ABC respectively satisfy BD=CE. Furthermore, points P on the segmet DE and Q on the arc BC of the circle ABC not containing A satisfy BP:PC=EQ:QD. Points A,B,C,D,E,P,Q are pairwise distinct.
Prove that BPC=BAC+EQD holds.

In an acute triangle ABCAB<AC. The perpendicular bisector of the segment BC intersects the lines AB,AC at the points D,E respectively. Denote the mid-point of DE as M. Suppose the circumcircle of ABC intersects the line AM at points P and A, and M,A,P are arranged in order on the line. Prove that BPE=90.


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