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Most Japanese know of foreigners mainly in public schools helping the students with English learning. What they might not know is that most of these foreigners have been dispatched through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, or the JET Program.
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Doshisha University is one of the 13 Global 30 Universities making significant progress in achieving their goal.
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The main aim in the foundation of Nippon Budokan is educating the healthy youth of Japan and "provide a place to cultivate international exchange through Budo".
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The Tokyo International Exchange Center (TIEC), run by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), offers a range of accommodations to visiting students in Tokyo, where there are opportunities for international cultural exchange.
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As globalization continues, the graduates of Akita International University (AIU) located in Akita will play leading roles on international stages. Established in 2004, AIU offers students a fully English-based curriculum.
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is a Japanese organization well known for its official development assistance (ODA) projects in developing countries.
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Japan has been long recognized for its advanced health care system and health technologies. The nation's medical infrastructure has enabled it to have the world's lowest cost of medical care among developed nations, while offering the longest life expectancies and one of the lowest infant mortality rates.
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Serving at restaurants, selling ice cream or beating the taiko drum - this all can be done by Motoman, YASKAWA Electric Corporation's new generation, human-friendly robot.
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Mikio Mori is a driven and passionate entrepreneur who has blazed his own path in the tough business world of Southeast Asia.
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Connection to an Ancient Past
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