Japan introduces a new national accreditation system for Japanese-language schools in April to meet growing foreign population needs.

Japan will introduce a new national accreditation system for Japanese-language schools in April to ensure quality meets growing foreign population needs. Schools must meet staffing and curriculum requirements for accreditation, with instructors needing new national qualifications. The move comes as Japan's foreign population hits a record high of 3.4 million, while standards among the 2,700 Japanese-language schools vary.