Mr Boateng, a Ghanaian living in Saitama, Japan, is a returning guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami. In his latest interview, he opened up about the harsh realities many Africans face in Japan.
According to Boateng, securing a job in Japan is not easy—some people spend up to eight months before landing employment. With the Japanese yen currently weak, the economic advantage of living abroad is diminishing. “Right now, it’s better for those converting Ghana cedis to yen. Exporters are making a profit, but if you’re sending money back to Ghana for a project, it feels like nothing,” he explained.
He also shared insights into the challenges of intercultural marriages. Boateng claims that many Ghanaian men who’ve married Japanese women are suffering. “Some are even being physically abused. And it’s not just foreign men—Japanese men are also going through the same struggles. Their wives take full control of the finances, deciding how much their husbands need for the day or the month and keeping the rest for emergencies like school repairs,” he revealed.
Boateng advises Ghanaians to reconsider plans to travel to Japan right now. “If you have money to travel, invest it in a business in Ghana while you wait for Japan to stabilize. Even getting proper documents (nkɔrataa) here is becoming more difficult,” he warned.
He shared the story of his brother, a qualified accountant in Ghana who earns over GHC 10,000 per month. Misled by an agent who promised him an accounting job in Japan, he came on leave, hoping to settle permanently. However, upon realizing the reality on the ground, he returned to Ghana to continue his well-paying job.
“Japan is developed, no doubt. But for foreigners who school here, job opportunities—especially office work—are almost non-existent. Don’t be deceived,” Boateng concluded. “And as for the women, they don’t just control, some of them physically abuse us.”
Watch The Video Below:
About The Author
