A government plan to support foreigners living permanently in Japan who have lost their jobs and are in financial distress amid the severe recession was revealed Wednesday by Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura.
Unemployment has become a serious issue for both Japanese and foreign workers amid the international financial crisis.
According to Kawamura, Prime Minister Taro Aso ordered the government to create a special office and take measures to support foreigners as soon as possible.
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