Consulate General of Japan in Detroit

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Glenn Oswald                                                                 Consulate General of Japan
Lana Mini                                                                      Public Relations
Marx Layne & Company                                                    (313) 567-0120 ext. 226
(248) 855-6777

CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE SURVEY IN MICHIGAN
Thousands of K-12 and University Students Enrolled in Japanese Language Courses in the State

DETROIT, Mich. – MARCH XX, 2016– The Consulate General of Japan in Detroit has announced the results of its annual survey of Japanese language education in the state of Michigan. This survey lists the number of K-12 schools, universities and colleges offering Japanese language programs in the state, as well as with the number of students enrolled.

This year’s results show 47 K-12 schools and 17 colleges and universities in Michigan offering Japanese language courses. The number of students enrolled in K-12 schools is 3,059 with 1,860 college and university students taking classes. In total, 4,919 Michigan students are enrolled in Japanese language courses.

Currently, there are 491 Japanese facilities in Michigan that provide 39,486 jobs to local individuals. Japanese language education, along with exposure to Japanese culture, provides students a significant advantage over competition in the Japanese job market due to the Japanese business lingo and acumen they acquire.

“The number of students learning the Japanese language is a direct reflection on the global economy and the need to speak multiple languages,” said Mitsuhiro Wada, Consul General of Japan in Detroit. “I am encouraged to see so many in Michigan enrolled in Japanese language courses which further expands our two countries’ bond of friendship and understanding.”

For more information on the Japanese language survey, including a full list of colleges and universities offering Japanese language programs along with K-12 enrollment numbers, please visit the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit website at www.detroit.us.emb-japan.go.jp/

About the Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit
The Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit was established in 1993 by the Government of Japan to serve in the states of Michigan and Ohio.  The Detroit office is one of 14 Japanese Consulates General in the United States.  The Consulate strives to promote better understanding of Japan and Japanese culture through educational and cultural programs.  The office protects the interests of Japanese citizens and strengthens the Japan-U.S. alliance through furthering relations with local governments, companies, educational institutions, cultural organizations and the general public. For more information, visit www.detroit.us.emb-japan.go.jp/index.htm or call (313) 567-0120. 

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