Japan is historically the best country in Asia for academic excellence and higher education, reflected in its consistently strong performance in world university rankings. Its universities have years of tradition behind them and many famous inventions, robots and brands find their roots in Japanese universities. The Japanese government is keen on welcoming international students and has set an ambitious target of attracting 300,000 overseas students to the country by 2020. Japan is sure to offer international students a rich cultural experience as well as a safe and dynamic learning environment.