Used and abused: Japan's foreign trainees

Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN More than 200,000 foreign trainees were working in Japan last year – an increase of 25% from the year before. These trainees are helping Japan address its labour shortage, but they are seen as a temporary solution. Despite a tight labour market and a shrinking population, Japan is still resistant to large-scale immigration. And the trainees are often the victims of abuse by unscrupulous employers, as our correspondents report. A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Laura Burloux. Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook:   / france24.english   Follow us on Twitter:   / france24_en