School principals in Japan are expressing concern over the increasing number of foreign students, suggesting their ability to cater to this surge is not keeping pace. They are calling for both administrative and pedagogical reforms to address language differences, cultural integration, and resource allocation to cope with the new demands. While the Japanese government encourages international students to study in Japan, schools are finding it challenging to maintain quality education due to insufficient support and lack of resources.

The issue reflects Japan's efforts to globalize its education system as part of its initiative to cultivate international cooperation. However, many Japanese schools, especially public ones, lack the necessary resources in terms of bilingual teaching staff and cultural sensitivity training to accommodate rising numbers of foreign students. This issue is also part of a broader societal discussion about integrating foreigners into Japanese society and coping with the country's aging population.

Compared to the US and EU, which have long-established international student community support systems within their educational institutions, Japan is relatively new to the challenges of integrating large numbers of foreign students. This scenario highlights the need for more systemic support and policy interventions similar to those found in Western countries to nurture an inclusive educational environment.