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Viewing cable 06TOKYO6559, Top U.S. and Japanese Education Officials See

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06TOKYO6559 2006-11-16 02:18 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Tokyo
VZCZCXRO0271
RR RUEHFK RUEHKSO RUEHNH
DE RUEHKO #6559/01 3200218
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 160218Z NOV 06
FM AMEMBASSY TOKYO
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8348
INFO RUEHUL/AMEMBASSY SEOUL 0997
RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING 4889
RUEHFK/AMCONSUL FUKUOKA 8826
RUEHNH/AMCONSUL NAHA 1325
RUEHOK/AMCONSUL OSAKA KOBE 2231
RUEHKSO/AMCONSUL SAPPORO 9874
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TOKYO 006559 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EAP/PD AND ECA 
 
STATE PLEASE PASS TO DEPT OF EDUC - ROBIN GILCHRIST 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OEXC KPAO SCUL JA
SUBJECT: Top U.S. and Japanese Education Officials See 
Eye to Eye on Importance of Educational Exchange 
 
1. Summary:  In a November 13 meeting, Secretary of 
Education Margaret Spellings, ECA State Assistant 
Secretary Dina Powell, and JapanQs new Education 
 
SIPDIS 
Minister, Mr. Bunmei Ibuki agreed that educational 
exchange is essential in a globalized economy.  The 
Minister also expressed great admiration for the 
Fulbright program, saying that such international 
exchange programs represent a Qkey diplomatic strategy 
for influencing the developing perceptions of nascent 
leaders.  He noted that Japan would like to see more 
American students coming to Japan to study in local 
universities.  The Minister bemoaned the challenges the 
new Abe administration faces in pushing through much 
needed educational reforms since any changes, including 
allowing for the fostering of patriotism in Japanese 
schools, require amending the Basic Education Law 
passed in the postwar period.  End Summary. 
 
2. While in Japan leading a delegation of U.S. 
university presidents, Secretary of Education Margaret 
Spellings and ECA Assistant Secretary Dina Powell paid 
a November 13 courtesy call on Japanese Minister of 
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 
(MEXT), Mr. Bunmei Ibuki.  Ambassador Schieffer joined 
the meeting, which also included the MEXT Director 
General for International Affairs, Mr. Kenji Seyama, 
and the Director for International Affairs, Mr. Kazuo 
Watanabe.  Both sides also agreed on the importance of 
foreign language study and the need for both the public 
and private sectors to support exchange programs. 
 
Importance of Student Exchange 
------------------------------ 
 
3. Minister Ibuki joked that he would like to see more 
Americans studying in Japan since right now the U.S. 
had a Qtrade surplusQ in this area.   Sec. Spellings 
explained that ensuring exchanges are two-way was one 
of the USGQs main goals.  She went on to explain that 
new economic conditions necessitate the development of 
Qhuman capitalQ and the pursuit of lifelong learning, 
which is why the delegation she is leading represents 
the various types of American institutions of higher 
learning, including community colleges.  She also 
stated that another goal of her visit was to correct 
the misperception that U.S. student visas are difficult 
to obtain, underscoring that the current issuance rate 
is more than 99 percent.  In response to Minister 
IbukiQs question regarding whether she would be meeting 
with Japanese students, Secretary Spellings explained 
that she would be giving a speech at Waseda University 
following this meeting. 
 
Exchanges Tool of Diplomatic Strategy but Funding 
Critical 
--------------------------------------------- ----- 
 
4. Minister Ibuki pointed to examples of world leaders 
developing a deep affinity for certain countries as a 
result of their study abroad experience, going so far 
as to call educational exchange a type of diplomatic 
strategy.  He expressed great admiration for the 
Fulbright program and the important role it has played 
in Japan.  Both Sec. Spellings and A/S Powell thanked 
Japan for its support and the work of the binational 
commission here.  A/S Powell mentioned the new 
International Fulbright Science and Technology Award 
involving graduate study and work study opportunities 
in U.S. institutions in certain key S&T and engineering 
fields, adding that the U.S would be extremely pleased 
if Japanese students applied.  Sec. Spellings also 
emphasized the role of business, pointing to a 
longstanding partnership between Ohio State University 
and Honda.  She explained that the U.S. delegation 
would be taking part in a luncheon program at the 
American Chamber of Commerce Japan to highlight the 
importance of business involvement in education. 
Minister Ibuki replied that because of the strengths of 
the American educational sector, the number of Japanese 
students in the U.S. is likely to rise, particularly as 
more Japanese firms chose to send their employees to 
the U.S. 
 
TOKYO 00006559  002 OF 002 
 
 
 
Overcoming the Language Barrier is Critical 
------------------------------------------- 
 
5.  Both sides agreed that foreign language study was 
critical.  Sec. Spellings explained she was seeking 
funding for the National Security Language Initiative 
she had mentioned earlier.  She lauded the work of 
Japanese firms such as Nintendo, which were using 
technology in new ways to facilitate language study. 
The Minister responded that Japan puts great emphasis 
on the mastery of English speaking among Japanese 
students. 
 
The Challenge of Educational Reform 
----------------------------------- 
 
6.  Minister Ibuki ended the meeting by highlighting 
that the work Prime Minister Abe had asked him to take 
on presented formidable challenges, particularly since 
many reforms would require revisions to the Basic 
Education Law of 1947.  One such change sought by the 
Prime MinisterQs party would allow the schools to 
foster patriotism, which has been banned since the law 
was passed in the postwar period.  The Minister 
elaborated that a decision would soon need to be made 
regarding whether the proposed revisions should be sent 
to the House of Councilors before December 15 when the 
budget process begins. 
 
7.  Delegation: 
 
United States: 
-------------- 
-Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings 
-Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, Dinah Habib Powell 
-Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer 
-Note taker, Margot Carrington, U.S. Embassy Tokyo 
-Interpreter, Yoko Yamamoto, U.S. Embassy Tokyo 
(Although we were asked to supply an interpreter, 
Minister Ibuki conducted the meeting entirely in 
English) 
 
8.  This cable has been cleared by Secretary Spellings 
and ECA Assistant Secretary Powell. 
 
donovan