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People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.
15. To the Rescue of the Unemployed
0.0Jul 26, 2021 · 27 min
With the pandemic, the number of foreigners in Japan who find themselves without work is on the rise. On this episode, we follow 2 people's efforts to provide support to the unemployed. Duong Thi Thuy Duong mobilized a Buddhist temple, volunteers and donors to help fellow Vietnamese who've become homeless. And, part of the staff at an employment support center for non-Japanese established in May 2020, Chinese-born Sugaya Akihiko earnestly guides people on their way to finding work.