A day before Christmas, temporary worker Yoshinori Sato, 49, received his dismissal notice from Isuzu Motor Co.
He can stay at a company dormitory until the end of this month. Beyond that, his fate and income are question marks.
"Politicians do not understand how horrible our situation is," Sato said. "They should have established a safety net a long time ago."
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