[hulahoof]

I did think it was outrageous, however I didn't consider it from this angle.

If you were the Japanese government, what method would you use to keep your professionals?

They are a country that isn't embracing mass immigration, with an ageing population and slowing economy..

[mahyarm]

The level of english has been like that even when they were in economic boom times 30+ years ago. I don't think it's any specific conspiracy.