Should English be the official second language in Japan? 

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense. It’s important for any country to try to find the optimal policy, but in my view, any foreign language, including English, should not be the official second language in Japan. Now let me explain the details.     

First, we know that countries with many ethnic subgroups often have multiple official languages, for their convenience. But now, the foreign population in Japan is only one percent, and most of them are of Chinese or Korean origin. So, I would have to say that adopting English as the second language would help very few people.     

Next, I understand some may advocate for English as the official business language, but studies have shown that learning idiomatic English is not as easy for Japanese people as is commonly believed. That is why the government and schools are still struggling to provide qualified English teachers.           

Therefore, I disagree with what the topic suggests, and argue that Japan should focus on developing another useful policy for foreigners. Thank you for your attention. [180 Words Type-K]