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Concern over drop in Japanese students abroad -
05-15-2007, 04:49 PM
Since the number of Japanese students studying in the United States peaked 10 years ago at more than 47,000, the numbers have begun to decline and there is concern that the growing number of other Asian students overseas could hurt Japan's future.
"In macro terms, there is no question that Japan's competitive advantage and edge is being eroded" by this trend, said David H. Satterwhite of the Fulbright Commission Japan.
The decline can be attributed to a number of factors, including Japan's sustained economic recovery...
Source: Japan's 'edge' threatened by drop in students abroad| Japan Times
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