Japan is a key factor in the competitiveness of many U.S. firms in the coming years.
Japanese firms have created a formidable comparative advantage for the 21st century by cultivating high-tech knowledge and capability at home, and have strategic investments in the U.S., East Asia, and Europe. At the same time, Japan is now undergoing the most radical period of change in its post-War history. The MIT Japan Program began in 1981 with a mission to inform U.S. organizations about the growing technological might of Japan, and to develop a cadre of Japan-aware professionals with the language, cultural and technical skills to deal effectively with Japan. Now in its 14th year, the MIT Japan Program has placed more than 400 students in Japanese organizations. The MIT Japan Program has the resources to support corporate initiatives in Japan and East Asia, and provide essential services in the areas of education, research and public awareness.