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Foreign workers study Japanese in a class held by a labor union in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, on Jan. 19. | KYODO
Kyodo Feb 5, 2021
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the employment and daily lives of foreign workers in Japan, despite their number hitting a record high of around 1.72 million in 2020.
Foreign workers who have lost jobs due to the economic downturn are financially struggling as they have not received sufficient support, with labor experts urging the government to offer more help.