Watch the documentary: Sour Strawberries: Japan’s Hidden “Guest” Workers (2008) https://886232.kaf.kaltura.com/media/Sour+Strawberries/1_zym5gkso/150992151
This film consists of three chapters: 1. Nikkeijin Workers; 2. Debito Arudo in Shinjuku & Ultranationalist Rallies; 3. Union Activist Torii and Three Chinese Trainee workers
- Based on the experiences of Nikkeijin workers (Peruvian & Bolivian workers), how are they seen or how they see Japan or Japanese people? How are Nikkeijin workers treated in contrast to Japanese people and other foreign workers?
- Debito Arudo (a Japanese citizen) walks through Kabuki-cho in Shinjuku and sees the sign of “Japanese Only.” He challenges a manager of a night club in front of the sign. What is it going on here? Explain it concisely.
- What were three Chinese “trainees” working conditions at a strawberry farm? What were their experiences?
- What are the various Japanese views or attitudes toward foreign workers? E.g., Kono Taro ’s (former Vice-minister of Justice and Lower House representative), Inoue Hiroshi’s (director of International Affairs of the Japanese Business Federation), Upper House counselor, Marutel Tsurune (DPJ)’s view toward Japan, Ultra-nationalists, the Japanese union activist Torii Ippei, the Japanese employer at Narita Airport, and the Police (airport)
