Japan has 10 authorized shorthand systems.

JAPAN HAS 10 AUTHORIZED SHORTHAND SYSTEMS
In his speech during the Intersteno Congress, that took place in Beijing (China) in 2009 (15 to 19 August), Mr. Tsuguo Kaneko said that Japan has today 10 authorized shorthand systems by the Japanese Shorthand Association.  They are:
·        Ishimura System
·        Iwamura System
·        Kumasaki System
·        Kotani System
·        Nakane System
·        Nissokuken System
·        Sangiin System
·        Shugiin System
·        Waseda System  
·        Yamane System (Universidade de Kansai)
VÍDEO: Waseda System:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlP17vySxHg&feature=channel
As “non-authorized”, the Mori System is being taught.
Five japanese Universities have Stenographers Club:
Among the “high schools”, there are 20 that have a Stenographer Club as an extracurricular activity.
(by Waldir for group greggshorthand)

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