The line graph below gives information about the number of foreign students in Japan from 1985 to 2003. The pie chart shows the distribution of foreign students in Japan by region and country of origin in 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The line chart shows the changes in the number of international students in Japan between 1985 and 2003, while the pie graph provides information on the geographic origin of foreign students in Japan. Overall, most overseas students in Japan over the given period were self-financed, and foreign students in Japan were mainly from Asian countries […]