TY - CHAP
T1 - Japanese Higher Education and Multilateral Initiatives in East Asia
AU - Yonezawa, Akiyoshi
AU - Meerman, Arthur
N1 - Funding Information:
The rapid economic development of neighboring countries has resulted in an especially favorable international student market opportunity for Japan. In 2010, Japan attracted 141,774 international students, with 78.7 percent originating from China, South Korea, and Taiwan. 3 About two- thirds of international students are studying in the field of the humanities and social sciences and around 80 percent do not receive government scholarship support. The majority of international students in Japan are studying in undergraduate programs at private higher education institutions. These facts indicate that the international student market has been relying mainly on the tuition fees paid by international students and that demand remains high for programs offered in the Japanese language that allow students to develop skills and knowledge related to the Japanese economy and society. In the early 1980s, most international students were thought to have earned their living and study expenses though part-time employment during work in their study period in Japan. Presently, although the majority are still supporting themselves by such means, the number of students who can expect financial support from their home countries is increasing. In 2011, the number of international students (138,075) dropped slightly (–2.6 percent) especially among the non-university sector (special training colleges: –8.6 percent, preparatory programs: –24.3 percent).4
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© 2012, John N. Hawkins, Ka Ho Mok, and Deane E. Neubauer.
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - In March 2011, eastern Japan was struck by the largest earthquake and tsunami on national record, triggering an ongoing crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plants. Many of the cities and institutions directly impacted by this triple-faceted event have managed to achieve remarkable recovery in a very short time. However, confidence and trust in those in positions of political, administrative, and intellectual leadership were badly shaken. Preparedness of the nation and the mechanisms in place not only to deal with unforeseen crises, but also with the increased pace of change both at the national and regional levels are now being questioned. Furthermore, ongoing economic stagnation, the various predicted consequences of a rapidly aging population, and challenges posed by the expansion of largely uncoordinated multilateral initiatives in East Asia have placed pressure on Japanese higher education to adapt to changing expectations and evolve with changing realities.
AB - In March 2011, eastern Japan was struck by the largest earthquake and tsunami on national record, triggering an ongoing crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plants. Many of the cities and institutions directly impacted by this triple-faceted event have managed to achieve remarkable recovery in a very short time. However, confidence and trust in those in positions of political, administrative, and intellectual leadership were badly shaken. Preparedness of the nation and the mechanisms in place not only to deal with unforeseen crises, but also with the increased pace of change both at the national and regional levels are now being questioned. Furthermore, ongoing economic stagnation, the various predicted consequences of a rapidly aging population, and challenges posed by the expansion of largely uncoordinated multilateral initiatives in East Asia have placed pressure on Japanese higher education to adapt to changing expectations and evolve with changing realities.
KW - High Education
KW - High Education System
KW - International Student
KW - Liberal Democratic Party
KW - Private High Education
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U2 - 10.1057/9781137311801_5
DO - 10.1057/9781137311801_5
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85044923933
T3 - International and Development Education
SP - 67
EP - 78
BT - International and Development Education
PB - Palgrave Macmillan
ER -