Japan's international student population exceeded 400,000 in 2025, hitting a national goal 8 years early. A demographic decline is the driver behind Japan's internationalization.

China toughened its stance toward Japan on Sunday, sending coast guard vessels near disputed islands and warning Chinese students in Japan about what it described as rising safety concerns. This came ...

China’s Ministry of Education has warned of “social unrest” and rising crimes against Chinese nationals in Japan, while Japan has urged its citizens in China, especially students, to take extra ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.