Prior inquiry points out that assessments of speech forms reflect stereotypes of, and attitudes towards, the perceived group(s) of speakers of the language/variety under consideration. This inquiry, using both implicit and explicit attitude measures, explores 158 Japanese university students' perceptions of forms of UK, US, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Indian English speech. The results display a general convergence between students' explicit and implicit attitudes, for instance, considering US and UK English as the most correct, and solidarity with Japanese speakers of English. The findings are debated in relation to intergroup relations between the traditional Japanese cohort and specific groups of overseas students, especially in light of recent internationalisation policies assumed by many Japanese universities, and the resultant growth in international students from South and East Asia.