Where We Call Home — Season 1, Episode 14: A University Fostering Exchange and Diversity

Episode synopsis

On this episode, we follow Mali-born Oussouby Sacko, who has been the president of Kyoto Seika University for the past 2 years. He's been devoting himself to fostering interchanges between Japanese students and those from abroad who've been increasing in numbers thanks to Sacko's efforts. However, the pandemic is making it harder for him to pursue his goal of a university open to diversity. We also meet Kosim Bokiev from Tajikistan, who works in the wholesale of fruit and vegetables in Tokyo.

About Where We Call Home

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Daily Struggles of a Pakistani Used Car Dealer
• E2Little India in Big Tokyo
• E3A Helping Hand for Foreign Women in Kyoto
• E4A Hot Meal for Every Child
• E5Support for Foreign Disabled and Elderly
• E6A Budding Farmer Dreams of Peanuts
• E7Under the Coronavirus Outbreak
• E8Working Under the Outbreak
• E9Chinese Entrepreneurs Fight for Survival
• E10Struggles for Recovery in the Restaurant Industry
• E11Entertainers Under the Pandemic
• E12Tourism's Fight to Endure the Crisis