BGlocal Podcast

In this informative episode, we talk about some of the advantages/ pros of choosing to study in Japan. We expand on the uniqueness of the country, and why you might prefer Japan to other countries for higher education. We also discussed about the benefits and opportunities you will get from Japan.

For a parent with a child between the ages of 0 and 18 years, this episode gives you details of the similarities and differences of the education system in Africa (Uganda and The Gambia) and Japan. Look out for mind blowing initiatives in the Ugandan system, the national exam in the Gambian and the system for mentally challenged in Japan.

We continue our discussion with the 2 remaining Japanese habits Africans can adopt. We also outlined detailed measures and steps Africans can take to easily incorporated these habits for growth and progressive development of our countries.

In this episode, We outline 4 out of 6 habits from the Japanese culture that African countries will greatly benefit from when adopted in our value systems.

Our Japanese guests talk about some of their escapades in Africa, their thoughts on coming back to Japan and also elaborate on the advantages of living in Africa Vs living in Japan.

In this episode, two Japanese guests talk to us about their experience of living in Africa, what their expectation were and how they coped with difference in language and culture.  Find out what they think of the weather, food and lifestyle of Africans. They answer the question of whether time in Africa is slower than in Japan.

In this episode, we expose some of the disorderly conduct and bad acts that Africans and other foreigners are practicing in Japan. We share our experiences and real-life stories of scams performed on people and us. We also gave advice and tips on how to avoid being scammed in Japan by your fellow foreigners.

The guests go deeper into the cultural shock experienced at their workplaces. The question of discrimination of black people at the work place is answered. The guests tell us their biggest life lessons learnt from working in Japan, how this experience has changed their lives and perspectives.

In this episode, we invited our sisters to talk about their working experience in Japan. We talked about how and where to find part time jobs, how to prepare for them and the pros and cons of the part time jobs.

We discuss the consequences of being late for work and not being able to "read the air" in a Japanese workplace. Our brothers tell us how the work place in Japan has changed their lives; and tips on how to work comfortably in Japan.