The Reality of Living in Japan

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Phumi gets a live report directly from Peter Strydom, who is currently in Tokyo, Japan. They have a discussion about living abroad, what sets Japan apart from South Africa, Japan's stand on the Russia and Ukraine war... and if you think our corruption is bad - wait until you hear about the kind of government corruption over there! The Burning Platform The Burning Platform

17 Mar 2022 English South Africa Politics · News Various

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