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Japan Boosts Recruitment of U.S. Scholars Amid Job Insecurity

5/3/2025

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Japan is stepping up its game to lure U.S. scholars grappling with job insecurity amid the Trump administration's policies. However, the initiative is struggling to keep pace with the aggressive recruitment efforts from Europe and China. University of Tokyo professor Kei Sato has observed a surge in interest from American researchers eager to explore opportunities in Japan.

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Japan is stepping up its game to lure U.S. scholars grappling with job insecurity amid the Trump administration's policies. However, the initiative is struggling to keep pace with the aggressive recruitment efforts from Europe and China. University of Tokyo professor Kei Sato has observed a surge in interest from American researchers eager to explore opportunities in Japan.