Society
In Japan, It’s Hard for Foreign Residents to Get Help
Right-wingers constantly claim that foreigners are sucking Japan dry. But the reality is that few can get help even when they need it.
September 27, 2022
Right-wingers constantly claim that foreigners are sucking Japan dry. But the reality is that few can get help even when they need it.
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