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IJLLL 2026 Vol.12(1): 10-14
DOI: 10.18178/IJLLL.2026.12.1.623

Study on Japanese University Students’ Awareness and Interest toward Multicultural Exchange

Hiroki Yoshida
College of Intercultural Studies, Kanto Gakuin University, Yokohama, Japan
Email: hy4@kanto-gakuin.ac.jp (H.Y.)

Manuscript received August 27, 2025; accepted December 9, 2025; published January 30, 2026.

Abstract—The population of foreign residents in Yokohama City has increased annually, surpassing 100,000 in 2019. A Yokohama City questionnaire survey revealed that most foreign residents expressed satisfaction with their quality of life in the city. The present study aimed to ascertain the extent of Japanese university students’ awareness of and interest in multicultural exchange in Yokohama. The results indicate that Japanese university students have a limited understanding of Yokohama City’s multicultural context. Furthermore, the findings suggest that Japanese university students have limited experience with multicultural exchange. However, the results also demonstrate their keen interest in other cultures and eagerness to participate in multicultural events or programs.

Keywords—multicultural exchange, multicultural coexistence, multicultural awareness, multicultural society

Cite: Hiroki Yoshida, "Study on Japanese University Students’ Awareness and Interest toward Multicultural Exchange," International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 10-14, 2026.

Copyright © 2026 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).

 

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