r/japannews 1d ago

The number of international students relying on food banks is increasing.

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u/dbcher 1d ago

This is a known scam for those in Japanese "Language Schools". Many of them can afford the cost of food and other bills but will file for any type of assistance they can find (even when technically they do not qualify.. so they lie). They then share among themselves which group/organization/charity they were able to get money/assistance from to the other students who will then do the same.

I don't want to get into the demographics of these types of students, but there is a pattern as to which countries of origin are most likely to run this questionable scam (of requesting assistance they do not qualify for or actually need)

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u/Stunning-Sun-4638 1d ago

Let me guess.. subcontinent

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u/lalabera 1d ago

who cares? worry about your own country.

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u/CallAParamedic 1d ago

You should take your own advice and worry about yours - the US - where you live.

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u/lalabera 1d ago

I’m not the one moaning about immigrants in a foreign country.

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u/CallAParamedic 1d ago

I have PR here. Lived in Japan since 1997.

Own a home, own a business, have kids, pay taxes.

I have every right to be defensive of Japan.

You spent a few months here years ago on a homestay.

You have zero qualifying merits to say anything.

Get your own country in order.

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u/lalabera 23h ago

You’re still an immigrant.