[Nyororin]

A degree is not that incredibly hard to get. Even for those without the money, there are countless ways to attend. (For those countries where it is difficult to receive an education, there are programs bringing promising students to Japan for university or apprenticeship programs.)

If you can`t manage to get a degree, you definitely aren`t going to give an employer confidence in your reliability.

Without a degree being used as a regulator, there would have to be some other regulation put in place... One that is potentially more difficult in the long run.

I really don`t see the reasons behind the negativity toward the degree requirement. I find no negatives in receiving more education. (And it isn`t as if they`re asking for a degree from a prestigious school. As long as it`s accredited, anywhere will do!)