EducationWeak yen discourages study abroad while luring foreignersThe number of Japanese students in overseas institutions is growing slowly, making it difficult to develop professional talent with an international mindset. (Illustration by Nikkei)SARA MORI and SEISHI MINOWAMay 30, 2026 01:49 JSTTOKYO -- A record number of foreign students are studying in Japan, survey results out Friday show, but Japanese enrolled in overseas institutions remain down roughly 20% from the peak marked several years ago.
Japanese hold off on overseas study as international students flood in
Weak yen discourages study abroad while luring foreigners
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