SUGINO Kazuo
New Citizens,
Accession Number 003924
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 17
Total Reels
- Lulu Ong
Interviewer
- 09:30:00
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 17
Metadata
- 2 Oct 2014
Recording Date
- 00:34:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Describes immediate family and childhood in Yokosuka. Despite being location of US naval base, and English being taught in high-school, no opportunities to speak English and not much interaction with foreigners who where there. Observes that there were some influences of foreign culture in the area. Went to university in Chuo University in Tokyo. Describes student activist movements and student life in the 1960s. Active mountain-climber and hiker. Describes training and programmes organised by the university for mountaineering and the skills involved.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 17
Metadata
- 2 Oct 2014
Recording Date
- 00:36:20
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Describes academic life at university and plans after graduation. His enthusiasm in mountain-climbing influenced his decision to venture overseas to see the world after graduation. Early 1970s the rise of China and talks of re-establishment of diplomatic ties with China gave rise to interest in learning Chinese. Saw it as a useful business skill for the future. Discusses his reasons for deciding to come to Singapore. Describes first trip to Singapore and first impressions of the city of Singapore. Studied English at Stamford College upon arrival. Describes daily life as a student and adapting to life here, in terms of the food, leisure and social life. Notes that average temperature, particularly in the evening, was cooler in the 1970s before intense urbanisation. Popular places for young people to hang out included Orchard Road, Glutton’s Square, Satay Club, Albert Street. Greenery and plant life interested him.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 17
Metadata
- 7 Oct 2014
Recording Date
- 00:35:06
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Talks about Japanese firms reaction to the phenomena of job-hopping in Singapore in 1970s. Describes how Japanese Overseas Enterprise Association (JOEA) helped to explain the cultural differences and set expectations for Japanese firms. Comments that wage increments were rapid and a key concern for Japanese firms here at the time. Observes that such issues were usually resolved very smoothly. Notes that some graduates, even those from Japanese universities, did not view management styles at Japanese firms as favourably. Young people felt that there were better opportunities in American or European firms. Describes how the move away from labour-intensive industries changed nature of investment from Japanese firms in Singapore. Recalls the rise in number of Japanese retail shops and department stores in the 1980s. Notes that JOEA mainly supported smaller (relatively speaking) enterprises as the large conglomerates did not require much help from JOEA. Worked together with Economic Development Board (EDB), as well as Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Describes wrapping up operations at JOEA and moving to the Japanese Association.
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