• Foreign students participate in a jobs fair in Tokyo. Even in good times, Japan struggles to attract overseas students. But with the harsh travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many such students are choosing to study elsewhere. | BLOOMBERG
    Foreign students participate in a jobs fair in Tokyo. Even in good times, Japan struggles to attract overseas students. But with the harsh travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many such students are choosing to study elsewhere. | BLOOMBERG
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International students are critical for Japan’s future.

Last decade, the government aimed to attract 300,000 of them per year to foster economic growth, heighten global competitiveness and infuse new energy into the country. Global educational exchange can result in highly educated workers. Even if international students return to their home countries, they become ambassadors by driving future business, tourism, opportunities, alliances and goodwill to Japan. Foreign students can help Japan enhance its image abroad and positively impact global university rankings.

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