Western Metropolitan Area University Association

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The Western Metropolitan Area University Association (首都圏西部大学単位互換協定会) is a Japanese association for higher education, with members located primarily in western part of Tokyo Metropolitan Area. [1] The current leading institute is Kokushikan University. Students at the member schools can cross-register for credits toward their own school's degrees without any additional fees. The association has created a substantial number of research and educational collaborations, including e-learning training program.

Japanese people ethnic group native to Japan

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