Japanese people were once highly regarded in the global market.
The number of students learning Japanese continued to grow worldwide, with university Japanese classes so popular they required lottery selections.
However, today that enthusiasm has waned, and even in neighboring Asian countries, there is an oversupply of Japanese language teachers.
While Japanese culture and cuisine remain beloved worldwide, Japanese people themselves can hardly be called “essential players in the business world” anymore.
As someone who has worked for a major consulting firm in Europe and Asia for over 25 years and currently serves in management at the Japanese branch, this change is a stark reality.
“Why have Japanese people become less sought after by the world?”
