Hey, everyone!
This is Enta.
It's been a while since I posted Part 18, lol.
I wrote this while I still remember it—otherwise I might forget or lose my enthusiasm—so I wrote #19 lol
In this post, I’d like to discuss why, even though the design is Japanese, the construction isn’t done in Japan.
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 1 (Africa)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer, Part 2 (Africa)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 3 (Africa)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 4 (Africa Edition)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 5 (Africa)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 6 (Africa)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 7 (Africa Edition)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 8 (Africa Edition)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 9 (Africa)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 10 (Africa Edition)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 11 (Africa—"Wow!" Edition)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 12 (Extra Edition 1)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 13 (Extra Edition 2)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 14 (Extra Edition 3)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 15 (Extra Edition 4)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 16 (Extra Edition 5)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 17 (Extra Edition 5)
Going on an Overseas Business Trip as a Slope Engineer: Part 18 (Africa Edition)
But that's beside the point.
Japan has made a significant contribution to Kenya.
As part of that effort, this time—at least for now—it was originally designed in Japan.
Well, since this is basically a large-scale project, we’ll select the contractor fairly through a bidding process.
This is the same whether in Japan or abroad.
But that's not the problem here, lol.
You often hear on the news, “China has been awarded the contract for an overseas high-speed rail project!”
We weren't able to secure the order for our country's Shinkansen!
You hear that kind of thing all the time, don't you?
And China is frequently carrying out construction projects in countries around the world.
The amount is also reportedly low—lower than that of other countries.
But on the flip side, I hear the quality is low too? That’s what they say, lol.
Well, you’d think that’s only natural, but the reason they don’t have to start over is that they’re handing out money, so no one’s going to say anything.
Or rather, I guess you can't say that.
Basically, they're handing out slush funds left and right, so it's like, "Don't you dare complain!" lol
It seems they're making changes left and right to suit their own interests...
The slope shown in the photo above, which was built in China, is also a complete mess.
If you look closely, you’ll see that this is a stormwater collection block made by joining individual blocks—neither cast on-site nor a prefabricated product.
Just pour some concrete, stack some blocks on top, and you're done lol
This is a construction method that would be absolutely unthinkable in Japan.
There is a clear difference between construction methods in China and those in Japan. (↑↑↑ Construction in China)
Construction in Japan ↑↑↑
Japan uses secondary products.
This will probably break down over time due to wear and tear, but since the quality is on a completely different level from the original product, the Chinese-made version will likely break down much sooner.
Or rather, it’s so bad that it’s actually breaking apart even while it’s being built, lol.
If it weren't for this kind of slush fund, Japanese companies could probably operate openly and honestly, though.
That's why developing countries don't really develop or get better, is it?
Once you find out something like this, you can’t help but wonder if there’s anything you can do about it, huh? (I’m such a softie, lol)
Money aside, there are plenty of opportunities around the world where Japanese engineers can thrive!
What a fun world!
See you later.
