The deepening recession is worrying workers nationwide, particularly temporary employees in the manufacturing industry.
According to the latest survey by the labor ministry, 30,067 temp workers have either been let go since October or face the ax by March.
The majority are in the manufacturing sector, accounting for 65 percent. By prefecture, Aichi — home to many auto-related firms, particularly Toyota Motor Corp. — will see the most temp jobs lost, 4,104, by March, the ministry survey shows.