Studying in Japan has been quite a popular choice among a lot of aspiring students who want to study abroad or overseas. In fact, as of 2019, more than 298,000 foreigners are staying in the Land of the Rising Sun to finish their education.

The Japanese government has also been encouraging foreigners to seize opportunities in the country. The administration’s program has proven to be effective, as the staggering increase in population will most likely surpass the intended amount of 300,000 foreign learners by the year 2020.

But why is Japan such an enticing country to study at? What are the advantages that these students are considering? In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of being an international student in Japan.

High-Quality Education System

Japan has always been known for its excellent quality of education. In 2019, Japan was ranked as number 9 out of the top 10 countries with the best education system in the world. The country has appeared in this top-tier list for the past several years.

Japan’s education system focuses on vital subjects such as the Japanese language, social studies, mathematics, science, music, home economics, information technology, and even the English language.

The Japanese education system has always held such high regard for the education that it offers to students, that it results in encouraging interested students to follow the footsteps of other foreign learners who have provided nothing but positive scholastic evaluations of the country.

Considering how great the education is in Japan, it won’t be surprising to see them continue to be one of the world’s best when it comes to the academics aspect.

Several Excellent Universities

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Have you ever heard of the phrase “There is plenty of fish in the sea”? Well, that same sentiment can be shared and applied when searching for the best universities in the Land of the Rising Sun, since there are tons of options for foreigners.

As a matter of fact, there are approximately 780 universities situated all over the country for foreign students to decide on. This is great news for students who are still deciding where they want to study, as they have a wide variety of choices to choose from.

Among over 700 universities, 3 universities are among the best-known in the world. The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Nagoya University have all been ranked within the Academic Ranking of World Universities’ World Rankings List of 2019.

Numerous Job Opportunities After Graduating

If hundreds of thousands of foreigners from abroad could land jobs in Japan, just imagine how convenient finding employment is for foreigners who have stayed in the country for a long time.

Aside from being more familiar with the country, companies will most likely hire international students in Japan since they won’t have to go through the transition period anymore. They are already knowledgable of the Japanese language, have lots of experience interacting with the Japanese people, and are immersed in the nation’s unique culture and traditions.

For foreign students who will apply for a work visa after graduation, careers in engineering, teaching, banking, military, IT, translating, and interpreting await them in the Land of the Rising Sun.

The Terrific Life in Japan

Aside from the high-quality education system, the number of excellent universities, and the multiple opportunities after graduating, the biggest benefit of studying in Japan is getting to live in Japan.

Ask any foreigner and they’ll tell you great things about living in the Land of the Rising Sun. The country is incredibly safe, their public transportation system is terrific, and their health insurance policies are some of the best all over the world.

The nation’s cuisine is also world-renowned for its unique taste. Dishes like sashimi, udon, tempura, ramen, donburi, soba, gyoza, tonkatsu, takoyaki, and yakisoba are all great and you’re missing out if you haven’t tried them yet.

But the Japanese people are what makes living in Japan truly great. Everyone’s super respectful, hospitable, welcoming and polite. You’ll surely absorb a lot of virtues if you plan on staying here for your studies.

Conclusion

There a lot of benefits that come with being an international student in the Land of the Rising Sun. Advantages like a great education system, excellent schools, promising opportunities, and a great everyday life heavily outweigh the minor drawbacks.

We hope this article will help you in deciding whether to study in Japan. The best of luck with your studies!

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