Something very amazing happened in the last election in Japan, they threw out the old guard, and replaced it with a much more progressive group of politicians. Apparently, no one saw that coming and it shocked everyone. Nevertheless, everything about the new Japanese government is different. This includes their stance on US military bases in their country.

The new Japanese Government wants to re-negotiate the military base and US Presence in Japan. This could change everything and the completely change the balance of power in the region and on that side of the Globe. Personally, I cannot think of a worse thing for the Japanese to do, it’s like shooting one’s self in the foot really. Right now the construction of a new US military base is going on in Japan and the agreement was made with the last group of government politicians, and the US is moving ahead.

Now the new Japanese government wants to change everything, and they may end up upsetting the United States military, and leave themselves vulnerable to other nations that might encroach on their territory.

For instance, the Kuril Islands are still in a territorial dispute with Russia. North Korea with nuclear weapons also poses a threat. The encroachment of an ever-growing China could also be problematic.

Fishing waters are being challenged too.

The question is; will Japanese renegotiate the old treaty, which would then allow them to have offense weapons in their military. Or does the new Japanese government, along with the population of Japan wish to have the Okinawa area for themselves, taking the US military out of there and then attempt to remain a neutral country in the future, thus, avoiding war? And would such a strategy work at all?

The United Nations may work to Japan’s favor if they wish to have their old military since they have been a peaceful nation since World War II. Still, it puts the US military in a not so good place to keep our allies safer in the region as China continues to grow its military and dominance in the region. This is a very serious issue and not enough people are talking about it. Please consider all this.

Foreign students from all over the world keep on wondering why it is great to study in Japan. There are actually different reasons for an international student to study abroad to Japan. These reasons involve personal preferences, aesthetic tastes, financial resources and even technical expertise.

Personal Preferences and Aesthetic Tastes

Your decision to study abroad to Japan might be influenced by some personal issues and preferences that are entirely unique to you as an international student. Some of these factors may include having a relative in Japan, the availability of international students’ scholarship programs to Japan or your home country’s offer for an exchange study to Japan.

You could even say that you are greatly fascinated with the Japanese culture and its general identity as a famous Asian country so you now want to take the opportunity to travel and study in Japan. If you are from Europe and the USA, this is such an exciting adventure for you as an international student. However, you need to be prepared to adapt to the Japanese culture and tradition along with learning and using the Japanese language throughout your stay in Japan for educational purposes. If you are an Asian, traveling to Japan and taking a study program will even enhance your Asian origins. This even provides you the opportunity to broaden your horizon for more potential for success coming your way.

Financial Issues and Resources

Japan is a very rich country in terms of its economic status and culture that you might be thinking by now that you will never have the chance to travel and study in Japan as you do not the funds to sustain your education and stay in this foreign country. Well, the truth is there are many financial aids, grants and scholarships that can help you make your dreams come true.

You can inquire whether your home country or university supports an exchange study program to Japan. You also need to know what financial aids, scholarships and grants available for you to study in Japan. If your home country or local university offers such financial coverage for the full course of the study, then act as quickly as possible and make sure everything is covered to avoid financial crisis while in Japan.