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Vietnamese Workers in Japan Fight Exploitation with Lawsuit

5/18/2025

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Around 570,000 Vietnamese in Japan grapple with exploitation under the Gijinkoku visa, meant for skilled laborers. Many find themselves trapped in low-paying, unskilled jobs. A recent lawsuit by 150 workers against a Chiba agency sheds light on troubling recruitment practices, igniting serious concerns in both nations about workers' rights and protections.

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Story summary

Around 570,000 Vietnamese in Japan grapple with exploitation under the Gijinkoku visa, meant for skilled laborers. Many find themselves trapped in low-paying, unskilled jobs. A recent lawsuit by 150 workers against a Chiba agency sheds light on troubling recruitment practices, igniting serious concerns in both nations about workers' rights and protections.