The Japanese government aims to have 120,000 high school students studying abroad by 2033 to help them gain international perspectives and improve career options. This plan comes as more Japanese students show interest in studying abroad after the decline caused by COVID-19. However, there are challenges like preparing for university entrance exams upon returning to Japan and the high cost of studying abroad.

At Kyoto University of Advanced Science's Senior High School, students are being trained to write English compositions to prepare for life overseas. But there are concerns that students may lag in subjects like science and math while they are abroad, affecting their university entrance exams. Another issue is the high cost of studying abroad, which has gone up due to factors like currency depreciation. Financial support from the government is limited, making it difficult for many families to afford these programs.

Experts believe that the government should create an environment that eases the challenges of studying abroad, not just set targets.