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Facts and sources advocating for Japanese language education in the U.S.

Facts and Sources Advocating for Japanese Language Education in the U.S. (Updated 2025)

This page contains facts and sources that could be used to advocate for Japanese language education in the United States. Feel free to use these facts to advocate for Japanese language programs near you! All the points listed here are available in our customizable advocacy brochure tool.

◆CAREER

・Trade Fact of the Week: Japanese firms are the top international investors in the United States. - Progressive Policy Institute

・JETRO | Japan US Investment Report

・GDP (current US$) - Japan | Data

・Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program | American Councils

・Japan - Investment Climate Statement

・United States (USA) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

・ACTFL | World Readiness Standards

◆INNOVATION

・Japan is World´s number one Robot Maker - International Federation of Robotics

・Japan Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics

・Japan-U.S. Space Cooperation | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

・US-Japan Space Cooperation in the Artemis Generation – Asia Matters for America

・Ranked: Automakers by U.S. Market Share

・Japan secures fifth place in Nobel Science Prizes as U.S. remains leader - Business Upturn Asia

・JR-EAST:Press Releases - Tohoku Shinkansen Speed Increase

・JETRO | Japan US Investment Report

・Wikipedia | List_of_Japanese_inventions_and_discoveries

◆LIFESTYLE

・Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

・Mastering Japan's Recycling Practices for Global Brands | WPIC Marketing Technologies

・Cleaning Time in Japan: What are the educational benefits? - Shin Edupower Pvt Ltd

・TDL Brief: Public Transit in Japan - The Decision Lab

・This Japanese word is helping the country recycle and waste less | World Economic Forum

・No Tipping in Japan: Good Service is Expected | Japan Travel Pros

・The Appeal of Learning the Japanese Language | Japan Up Close

・Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese Art of Forest Bathing| JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine

◆TASTE

・Statista | Number of Japanese restaurants in the US

・How umami became the fifth taste and how it makes food irresistible : Shots - Health News : NPR

・The MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2024: Newly Awarded Restaurants Announced Including One 3-Star Restaurant

・Washoku, traditional dietary cultures of the Japanese, notably for the celebration of New Year - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO

・Traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with koji mold in Japan - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO

◆CONNECT

・Number of foreign residents as of the end of Reiwa 6 | Immigration Services Agency

・Japan breaks annual tourism record, sets new goal of 60M visitors

・Northern and Central Californian Sister Cities in Japan | Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco

・Most used languages online by share of websites 2025 | Statista

◆TRADITION

・Japan - UNESCO World Heritage Convention

・The Three Japanese Arts of Refinement: Kado, Kodo, and Chado

・Kanzen Japan | Japanese Martial Arts

・JINJA HONCHO - Association of Shinto Shrines | Q & A

・Number of convenience stores in Japan 2023 | Statista

・Visit Iseshima | Ise Shrine

・Kabuki theatre - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO

・Shogi: Japan’s Traditional Game

◆IMAGINE

・What’s behind the growing popularity of Japanese comics and animations in U.S. | PBS News Weekend

・About Haruki Murakami - Haruki Murakami

・Statista | Revenue of media franchises

・Pokeball Royalty-Free Stock Illustration Image - Pixabay

・10 iconic directors influenced by Akira Kurosawa

・About the "World's First Novel" - Tale of Genji - The Westport Library Resource Guides at The Westport Library

・How Studio Ghibli Has Inspired a New Generation of Artists | Artsy

・Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun' | AP News

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