Job seekers flock to job offices over New Year holidays

Job seekers flock to job offices over New Year holidays

TOKYO, Japan - A man visits a job-placement office in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Dec. 29 amid the deteriorating employment situation. While most other government offices have closed for the New Year holidays, job centers remain open and people have been visiting them nationwide. (Kyodo)

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