2020 has been an unusual year for the world due to the COVID-19 crisis. For the 2 800 000 foreigners living in Japan, dealing with the changes linked to the pandemic has been an additional challenge.
In this episode of Spotlight, we look at the efforts made by Japan to make visitors and residents from abroad feel safe and supported during this pandemic - both from a medical perspective and in their daily lives. We also talk to some of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frederic Madelaine is a patisserie chef and CEO of the bakery Le Pommier . He has lived in Japan for the past 20 years. He fell very ill with the virus back in Spring 2020.