Government holds first meeting of expert working group to create Japanese language learning program for foreign residents

On the 18th, the government held the first meeting of an expert working group (WG) in Tokyo to create a program for foreign residents to learn the Japanese language and Japanese systems and rules. The program's structure and learning content will be considered with the aim of trialling it in 2028.

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The working group is made up of six people, with Susumu Takahashi and Emeritus, chairman of the Japan Research Institute, appointed as the chairperson. Hayato Suzuki, Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office, emphasized, ``We want to create an effective program.'' Midori Matsushima, aide to the prime minister, said, ``If you understand Japanese, your life will go smoothly and you will be able to work in Japan for the medium to long term.''

According to the Immigration Services Agency, topics at the meeting included the program's study methods and evaluation indicators, as well as how the course status would be reflected in residence examinations. The role of accepting companies and collaboration with local governments are also issues.