Are there differences between Japan and Europe in terms of how students are educated?
I don’t know a lot about the European educational system, but I am aware of some differences between Japan and the United States when it comes to education. For example, in Japan students are younger and leave university with a complete education earlier than students do in the United States. But I couldn’t say which of the two systems is more demanding. Is it difficult to gain admission to a university in Japan? It’s very difficult. There are a limited number of university places. The government spends many millions of yen each year on university education. Is having a university degree a status symbol in Japan? Yes, it is. There are a very limited number of national universities in Japan. It’s an honor for students to attend one. The University of Tokyo is the most prestigious university in the country. The university I represent, Tohoku, is also one of the top-ranked universities in the Pacific region. In Spain many people are admitted to universities each year. Is it the same in Ja
