"> excellence How about their excellence at using English, by the way? Their attention to detail when it comes to using other languages? I hope you realize how

"> excellence How about their excellence at using English, by the way? Their attention to detail when it comes to using other languages? I hope you realize how wrong it is to make blanket statements. " As crazy as it sounds, the horrible English is because their fanatic adherence to pedagogical grammar and vocabulary cramming along with the fact that English's utility is mainly for university entrance exams. If you interact with any Japanese person from an elite university they will surprise you with their knowledge of English despite being unable to fluently communicate with English. It is more an issue of conservatism than this so-called "culture of excellence".