Why Asia Is Obsessed With Harvard | AB Explained

From China and Japan to South Korea and Singapore, Harvard has become the ultimate symbol of prestige, power, and success in Asia. But how did one Ivy League university end up with such an outsized reputation across an entire continent? In this episode, Asian Boss explores the surprising history behind Harvard’s influence in Asia — and the recent admissions controversies that have put the university under global scrutiny. We will be experimenting with a new livestream format to hear directly from people with real, lived experience across Asia. The goal is to strengthen our fact-checking and gather perspectives that can help inform and shape future episodes. If you have meaningful first-hand insight into everyday life in Japan, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your video opinion: https://forms.gle/4AJo154Ho6fX5dDM7 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Chapter 1: The 390-year Head Start 13:02 - Chapter 2: The Modern Imperial Court 23:53 - Chapter 3: The Admission Dilemma Follow us on social media: TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@asianbossmedia Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/asianbossmedia Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/asianboss X ► https://x.com/asianbossmedia