From Nikkei Asia · · 40s
Foreign students spend $4.3bn in Japan
Foreign students spend $4.3bn in Japan as weak yen boosts spending.
In brief
Foreign students spend $4.3bn in Japan as weak yen boosts spending. Foreign students in Japan spent $4.3bn in May 2025, rising 21% from previous year due to soft yen. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Foreign student spending
Foreign student spending in Japan reached $4.3bn in May 2025, up 21% from the previous year.
Soft yen drives spending
The weak yen helps foreign students afford higher education and living costs in Japan.
Growth in numbers
International student numbers in Japan rose 21% from the previous year in May 2025.
The takeaway
Foreign students in Japan spent $4.3bn in May 2025, rising 21% from previous year due to soft yen.
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