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Japanese Students Flock to Affordable Asian Education Options

8/13/2025

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Japanese students are shifting their focus to Asian countries for education as inflation and a weak yen make Western options pricier. While Canada, the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. still attract many, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines are becoming favored, offering more affordable alternatives, says Tatsuhiko Hoshino from JAOS.

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Japanese students are shifting their focus to Asian countries for education as inflation and a weak yen make Western options pricier. While Canada, the U.S., Australia, and the U.K. still attract many, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines are becoming favored, offering more affordable alternatives, says Tatsuhiko Hoshino from JAOS.