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@buddhasummer thought japan had a similar social safety net to northern europe?

I'm not familiar with NE, but over here it's woeful to the point of non existence. What little assistance there is is overly complicated made even more so if you're not a permanent resident and a foreigner. They know I've no job but refuse to give any financial assistance and still demand pension payments etc in full. It's more than a little depressing. And stressful.
 
I am married to a Japanese national which actually hinders receiving assistance as they "expect" ones family to fill the gap. I've been fighting with city hall for months, it's like banging your head against a wall. Even with evidence of financial hardship they simply reply, like robots "you must pay" to which I reply "with what? I've no money" to which they reply "you must pay". I have lost my cool on more than one occasion I'm embarrassed to say.
 
i think you're running up against societal/cultural expectations there that unless if you are disabled in some way, you are supposed to suck it up and find some form of gainful employment
 
i think you're running up against societal/cultural expectations there that unless if you are disabled in some way, you are supposed to suck it up and find some form of gainful employment

You are absolutely correct.
 
I've worked with disabled students and it's no easier them, it's actually quite shocking how they are treated in the school system. If you're normal and average you're ok, if not, look out.
 
I know all countries have their problems but there are some shocking social issues here.
 
I know all countries have their problems but there are some shocking social issues here.

Brother, there are shocking social issues everywhere. I am sorry you are suffering.
 

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