November 12 will officially be celebrated annually in Japan as 'Study Abroad Day', recognising and promoting the value of study abroad, it has been announced.

Just over 6,000 Japanese students travelled abroad to study in 2021 marking a significant decline from pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report.

The Covid-19 pandemic led to an “unprecedented” drop in the number of Japanese students pursing study abroad opportunities.

Japan's outbound study numbers have remained steady again, but the country's destinations of choice and appetite for language studies are having a noticeable impact on where and what people are studying.

Japan outbound mobility has grown for the 14th consecutive year, according to the latest figures from Japan Student Services Organization, which show a mobile cohort of more than 100,000 for the first time.

Japanese education consultants are increasingly competing with universities to send language students abroad according to association JAOS.

A new Memorandum of Understanding to encourage Japanese students to consider a Malaysian ELT and higher education has been signed by English Malaysia and JAOS.

Quality English and the Japanese Association of Overseas Studies have signed a MoU which bosses say will support, strengthen and promote co-operation.