A total of 889 Japanese individuals took part in the 7th Vietnamese-language proficiency test at the Japan College of Foreign Languages (JCFL) in Tokyo. These candidates hailed from 39 different areas throughout Japan and included Vietnamese language students at universities, translators, and individuals interested in exploring Vietnamese culture, particularly its cuisine.
Fujino Masayoshi, chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Foreign Language Exchange in Japan, announced unprecedented participation in this year's language test in Japan. The average age of candidates is approximately 40, with ages ranging from 8 to 86, showcasing a diverse demographic of participants.
Fujino Masayoshi, chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Foreign Language Exchange in Japan, shared that the Association annually provides Japanese learners with an opportunity to assess their proficiency in Vietnamese, excluding 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting this year's test, Ise Yoji, Chairman of the Bunsai Gakuen Non-Profit Education Foundation, emphasized the remarkable surge in candidates, underscoring a growing enthusiasm among Japanese individuals for mastering the Vietnamese language.
Expressing optimism, Fujino Masayoshi, chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Foreign Language Exchange in Japan, expressed his aspiration for Vietnamese to achieve global recognition as a foreign language. Annually conducted, the Vietnamese language proficiency test aims to establish and promote the language within Japan. Scheduled for June 15, 2025, the upcoming 8th edition of the test continues to play a pivotal role in this endeavor.
