2018年4月から7月までの3か月間、留学生として当大学に滞在していたチャールズ君から、留学中の体験について書いたレポートが送られてきました。チャールズ君が日本で何をどのように学んだのか、とてもよくわかる内容になっています。わずか3か月間でしたが、この限られた期間にこんなにも多くの体験をしていたことに驚きを隠せません。帰国間際、また日本に帰ってきますと言っていたチャールズ君。次に会うときが楽しみです。 REPORT ON MY STUDY AT TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES I wish to begin this report by expressing my esteemed gratitude to all the hands and minds that were involved in the making of this opportunity of a lifetime. The hard work and efforts that were put into this has not been in vain, as it has been the happening that has impacted my life considerably. Again, I wish to assure that if the intention of instituting such a program was to impact change, educate and enlighten its beneficiaries or create an avenue for participants to develop their capacities, then be very assured that the program did nothing short of that. The 1st of April was the day I arrived in Japan, eager to have a feel of the most fascinating culture I have ever come across. Now I write this with a sense of pride and joy, in that, to some extent, I have been able to gather most of the what Japan has to offer in the limited time as three months. It has to be said that, this chance to study abroad for me is an experience unlike any other. This is because I have come to understand much more both academically and socially than I ever have. I have made new friends from various parts of the world, all thanks to this program. The courses I enrolled in here at TUFS have broadened my understanding of the academic circle more than I can express. In sum, I took six courses Topics in Global Issues, Topics in Introduction to Statistic for Social Sciences, Topics in City and Narrative: Film, Survey of International Development, Topics in International Relations and Elementary Japanese Language Studies. The abovementioned courses amount to 17 hours (10 classes per week) including Japanese Language Studies. I say with pride that, before I arrived in Japan, all I understood in Japanese was "konnichiwa", "hai" and "iie", however, through the Integrated Japanese 101a, now I am able to make daily life conversations, read and understand some basic compositions as well as being able to read and write about 150 kanjis. More so, courses like Topics in city and Narrative: Film and Global Issues has taught me numerous academic analytical skills that will prove worthy both in my final project writing as an undergraduate and also in my future studies. Most especially, Topics in International Relations bought a new dimension to my understanding of the international system. Through the opinions and experiences of the authorities and field workers we interviewed via skype, I am spurred to continue with the studying of international relations. These encounters add to the motivations that gingers me to become a diplomat and an individual who wants to dedicate his life to the service of my nation and mankind as whole. Being in Japan did not only mean that I learn about the Japanese culture alone, I also expanded my understanding of the African continent from the seminars organized by the African Studies Centre On 11 April, 2018, I attended a lecture presented by Dr Alex de Waal on the history and the current situations of multilateralism in Africa. The lecture informed me of the Pan African Movement and their role in the decolonization of the African continent. Also, it presented the challenges facing the continent after independence as well suggesting viable solutions for the forging of a better future. In addition to these, on 20th of the same month, I took part in the 13th seminar of the African Studies Centre which was titled, South Korea-Africa Encounter via Culture and Arts: The Case of Seoul African Festival. This was a talk presented by Dr Ohsoon Yun, currently the Executive Director of the Seoul African Festival. This talk expressed the efforts of the organizers in propagating the truth narrative of African to Koreans, Asians and every individual who has interest in knowing about the African culture. More so, on June 13, 2018, I was present at the "ASC-TIAS Seminar" which presented on the achievements and challenges of Olympics and Paralympic in African countries. This was joint seminar with Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies. I took part in extracurricular activities with the mind of improving both my study of Japanese language and culture. I joined the TUFS Aikido Club from which I have learnt a lot. With the Aikido club, I had the opportunity to attend the 56th All Japan Aikido Demonstration which was held on the 30th of April. Through the activities of the Aikido club, I have been able to develop some valuable though basic life principles like punctuality, confidence and respect for both authority and peers. I have also been exposed to other cultures than the Japanese culture as the club students from Russia, Mexico and Spain. I made new friends and enjoyed exercising while reducing stress. I felt privileged to have been a part of such an amazing community of people who are dedicated to improving themselves. I also used the avenue provided by the Musashino International Association (MIA) where international students can have host families. The family MIA assigned me to have been of great help to me and my daily living in Japan. I spent every weekend with the Hasebe Family from 29th of April to the 17th of July. Every weekend they took me sightseeing in and around Tokyo. They made my life here most enjoyable and I really appreciate their efforts. More so, on the 16th of June, I volunteered for MIA's Musashino Family Exchange Party. Through this volunteering, I learnt more about Japanese calligraphy and also origami making. Finally, from 6th to 8th July 2018, I attended the 26th "Day of the African child" in Kumamoto. This three-day celebration saw the gathering of African students studying in Japan, the Ambassador of Mali, Mrs. Aya Thiam Diallo, some Africans living in Japan, Japanese high school students in Kumamoto and some Japanese citizens interested in African affairs. The agenda that was under discussion for this year's celebration centered on the Sustainable Development Goals and the Convention on the Right of the Child. I took part in the discussion on the state agriculture in the world and the similarities that can be found in agricultural production in both Japan and Africa, challenges and solutions. What I enjoyed most and found fascinating from this engagement is the energy and dedication that the Japanese use in their efforts to build better relations with Africans. In sum, this experience is one of the most eventful, amazing and educational parts of my life. Without a doubt, I can say that I now have a comprehensive understanding of my field of study, I have acquired a new language and made life-long friends from different countries and backgrounds who have shaped my knowledge of life. I am most grateful for taking part in this exchange program and I wish to express my appreciation and gratitude to TOYOTA GHANA Company Limited, the African Studies Centre (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies), the International Programmes Office of University of Ghana, JICA and Student Exchange Division (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies) for the daily support and assistance they provided during my exchange period. I really appreciate their assistance and kindness. Charles Acheampong Agyebeng.

チトンゲ博士が日本での滞在について振り返りエッセイを書いてくれました。初めての訪日となった今回はわずか3週間足らずの短いものでしたが、満喫してもらえたようで、彼の視点から見る日本の描写は私たちにとっても新鮮です。ぜひまた来てもらい、また違った日本を見てもらえたらと思います。 From June 26 to July 13, 2018, I was a visiting scholar at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), hosted by the African Studies Center. During my fellowship, I visited several places in Tokyo and Kyoto. Of all the places I visited, I found the Shrines and the Temples fascinating, particularly because they are a living testimony of Japanese society's deep past. I learnt that some of the shrines and temples are more than 1200 years old! I was particularly fascinated by the stories about the Temples and Shrines which people have kept narrating throughout the centuries. It is this sense of deep roots in the past which one does not get in most African countries, mainly because the dominant frame of history is connected to European contact with Africa. Coming from Africa, seeing places which have been maintained for more than 1000 year was fascinating. I am not sure what role the Japanese Government plays in ensuring that these places are maintained properly and passed on to the next generation. The other thing I found fascinating was the train services in Japan. First of all, the passenger rail network is so extensive that it is easy to go to most parts of the city by train. The efficiency of the system was also amazing; the trains run on schedule throughout the next work. The coordination between the different companies that run different segments of the network was also fascinating. The only concern I had with the train services is that the trains during peak hours were extremely full and I was wondering if there is a possibility of regulating how many people can board the train at a goal. During my stay I felt welcome at the university and in the community; I did not at any point feel that I was not welcome. At the university I was given a large and comfortable office which made my work much easier, given that it was very hot during the time I was there. I also discovered that food in Japan was cheaper than in many countries at the same level of development. Communication for me was a problem because I could not speak a single Japanese word, except for the names of the important train stations. If I had stayed longer, it would have been good for me to learn a few more Japanese words. I was fascinated by the fact that many people did not bother much about security in the sense that people would leave their bicycles unlocked. I got the sense that crime in Japan is very low, that is why people do not bother much about pick-pocketers and bicycle snatchers. I used to take long walks and jogging during the evening and I was surprised that I did not see a single police vehicle during my three week stay in Tokyo. Come from South Africa where the crime rate is high, that was such a relief, though it felt awkward. During my last week of stay, I took a train from Tokyo to Kyoto, and I was surprised that there were no, what we in Africa would call, rural areas. Although there were small villages here and there, the space between Tokyo and Kyoto can be aptly described as urban. This left me wondering if there are any rural areas in Japan. My general observation was that people in Japan are friendly and they obey the rules more stringently. For instance, in the escalators, all people who are not walking would stand on the left side of the escalator. I noticed the same when it came to traffic lights; people would wait at the pedestrian crossing until the light is green, even if there are no cars! This gave me the sense that Japan is an orderly society, where people stick to the rules and the demands of public courtesy. It was indeed an exciting experience from which I learnt a lot, and I would be glad to go back.

ガーナ、ルワンダの次は南アフリカのプレトリアにやって来ました。現代アフリカ地域研究センターでは、プレトリア大学との研究、教育面での関係を強めようと努力しており、9月に共同セミナーを開催したり、研究者を招へいする予定です。今回はその準備のため訪問しました。 ルワンダも涼しかったけれど、南アフリカは冬です。日中は20度以上に気温が上がるものの、夜は10度以下に下がります。宿泊したホテルはよいところでしたが、暖房設備が貧弱で、長袖の下着を持ってこなかったことを悔やみました。日差しが柔らかく、木々が黄色く色づいてとても美しい。ぼんやりと日向ぼっこをしていたいと思いました。 プレトリア大学構内 26日には、人文学部副学部長のスクーマン教授と、同大学の日本研究センターを担当されるスタンダール教授と打ち合わせ。東京外大はプレトリア大学にグローバル・ジャパン・オフィス（GJO）を設置する予定ですが、その相談も議題の一つです。日本研究センターの活動を支援しながら、大学間の関係を深めていきたいと考えています。 日本研究センターにはJICA専門家の川北知子さんが支援に入っておられ、今回の訪問でも大変お世話になりました。組織間の関係を深めるといっても、教員同士で直接やり取りするのは簡単ではありません。川北専門家のお陰で、随分と助けていただきました。 左から、川北JICA専門家、武内、スタンダール先生、スクーマン先生 この秋学期、プレトリア大学から2人の研究者が東京外大にやってきます。歴史学が専門のパレケール先生と、政治学が専門のマブート先生です。お二人には、外大の学部と大学院で講義をしていただく予定ですが、東京での生活を楽しみにしておられました。 　今年は、外大からもプレトリア大学に留学生が行っています。川北専門家のはからいで、三原さん、高山さんのお二人と食事をすることができました。到着してからまだ2週間程度ですが、こちらのキャンパスライフを楽しんでいて、とても頼もしく感じました。帰国する頃には大きく成長していることでしょう。 外大からの留学生そして川北専門家のご一家と、プレトリアのタイ料理屋にて 　28日（土）の昼過ぎにジョハネスバーグを出発し、ドバイ経由で29日（日）の夕刻東京に戻りました。やはり暑い。成田から東京に向かうバスから、隅田川で上がる花火が見えました。リムジンバスは混んでいましたが、アジアから観光でやってきたらしい親子が、ディズニーランドや葛西臨海公園の大観覧車、そして隅田川の花火を見て驚き、はしゃぐ姿を眺め、これもまたいいものだと思いつつ、家に戻りました。 （7月29日武内記）

◆発表者：FONGNZOSSIE FEDOUNG Evariste（ドゥアラ大学）、大石高典（東京外国語大学）、NGANSOP Marlene（ヤウンデ第一大学） ◆発表日：2018年7月27日 ◆発表場所：The Twelfth International Conference on Hunting and Gathering Societies (CHAGS 12)（Universiti Sains Malaysia） ◆発表タイトル：Assessing the influence of education on plant-based traditional hunting knowledge among Baka hunter gatherers in East Cameroon ◆要旨：Plant-based traditional hunting knowledge in Baka societies vary with gender, age and education. However, Gender is the most influential factor.