【独自】日本語指導が必要な子3倍に　外国籍小中高生、20年間で|47NEWS（よんななニュース）

This page reports that the number of foreign national students requiring Japanese language instruction in public elementary, middle, and high schools has tripled over 20 years, rising from 19,042 in 2003 to 57,718 in 2023, accounting for 40% of the total. Increases were observed in 41 prefectures, with notable growth in the Tokai and Kanto regions where manufacturing is prominent. When including 11,405 Japanese nationals unfamiliar with the language, approximately 69,123 students need instruction. Aichi Prefecture has the highest number, highlighting challenges in securing multilingual support staff.