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They energize their organizations with diverse thinking and perspectives, and serve as international go-betweens. Japan has many blue-chip companies with world-beating technology and top market shares. These include major corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies. Working in Japan can be a great opportunity to accumulate knowledge and experience that will help your future.  \n5  \nStudent Guide to Japan 2026-2027 / 01  \nChapter 1 Why Study in Japan  \nJapan Facts and Figures   \n 1 Longest life expectancy: 1st  \n 1 Total automobiles exported in the world: 1st  \n2 Industrial robots in operation in the world: 2nd  \n3 Total of financial contributions to the UN: 3rd  \n\n|  Gross domestic product (GDP): 4th\u003Cbr>|\n| --- |\n|  |\n| \u003Cbr>Number of Nobel laureates (31) in the world: 6th (and 2nd in Asia) According to Japan Student Services Organization research |\n|  |\n|  Global Peace Index in the world: 12th (and 2nd in Asia)\u003Cbr>|\n|  |\n|  Population in the world: 11th\u003Cbr>|\n\nNumber of World Heritage Sites in the world: 11th (and 3rd in Asia)  \nChugoku region  \nShimane  \nOkayama   \nKumamoto  \nBasic information on Japan  \nArea: Approx. 378,000 km2  \n\n| Population: Approx. 123,802,000 |\n| --- |\n| Capital: Tokyo |\n| Language: Japanese |\n| Currency: yen (¥) |\n\nSource: Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (As of 2024)  \n02 / Student Guide to Japan 2026-2027  \nMiyazaki  \nKyushu/Okinawa regions  \nKagoshima  \nOkinawa  \nHokkaido region  \nHokkaido  \nStudent Guide to Japan 2026-2027 / 03  \nChapter 1 Why Study in Japan  \nFeedback from International Students in Japan  \nQWhy did you choose to study in Japan? (multiple answers possible)  \nNo. 1  \nANN . 23  \nNo. 4 No. 5  \nNo. 6 No. 7  \nNo. 8  \nInterested in Japanese society, wanted to live in Japan  \nWanted to study the Japanese language/Japanese culture  \nFound education and research at Japanese institutions, etc. appealing  \nBecause the specialty or major I was interested in was offered in Japan Wanted to come in contact with a different culture  \nGeographically close  \nConsidered other countries, but conditions such as academic abilities and costs in Japan suited me best Wanted to work in an","cbCaifqOVjasDbu7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifqOVjasDbu7","pdf",11001247,48,"English","# Chapter 1 Why Study in Japan\n## 5 Reasons to Study in Japan\n## Japan Facts and Figures\n## Feedback from International Students in Japan\n# Chapter 2 Schools and Exams\n## Japanese Educational System\n## Universities and Colleges\n## Japanese Language Institutes and EJU\n## Other Exams and Global Network Project\n# Chapter 3 Life in Japan\n## Immigration Procedures\n## Calculating the Costs of Studying in Japan\n## Living Cost and Price\n## Academic Fees and Scholarships\n## Accommodation and Insurance\n## Part-time Work, Internship, and Employment in Japan\n# Data\n## Statistics and Campus Diary\n## Q&A about Study in Japan\n## Useful Websites When Studying in Japan","[{\"question\":\"What are the main reasons international students choose to study in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"Students choose Japan for interest in Japanese society, language and culture, appealing education and research opportunities, and majors available in Japan. 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