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No relief in sight for Japan’s most vulnerable

By Mure Dickie

Published: August 17 2009 17:49 | Last updated: August 17 2009 17:49

As a day labourer during Japan’s 1980s economic boom, Hideo Takami could earn tens of thousands of yen a day.

On a lucky day now he makes Y1,600 ($17, €12, £10).

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