World at Work 3 Interviews
Japanese at Work
Human Rights Activist/University Professor - This Japanese man of American descent lives in Hokkaido and hopes to see a law passed against racial discrimination in Japan...
Writer/Filmmaker - This dynamic and thoughtful Kumamoto man lives independently doing freelance work...
NGO Consultant - This young Tokyo woman works with Planet Finance to alleviate poverty...
Homeless NPO - This man works to aid the homeless and day laborers of Kamagasaki in Osaka...
Environmental Specialist - This prefectural worker in Akita enjoys his job and working to preserve nature...
Labor Union Representative - This Akita man works for the rights of laborers and other workers...
Koreans at Work
Accounting Professor - This young professor wrote an accounting textbook that sells well...
Unemployment Director - This selfless woman in Gwanju works a full time professional job for no pay...
Freelance Translator - This young Seoul man talks about interpreting at the World Cup soccer matches...
Taiwanese at Work
Local Politician - This tireless Taichung Councilman was the first local politician in Taiwan to not buy votes...
Pesticide Sales Consultant - This Taichung man gives farmers advice to improve crop yields...
Freeter - This Taipei woman's main concern in life is supporting people in developing countries who have material needs...
Southeast Asians at Work
Credit Union Officer - This man works for the Vietnamese credit union in Hanoi...
Credit Union Officer - This man, friendly and fluent in English, tells about his efforts to help the poor in Laos through microloans...
Journalist - This gentleman explains how hot topics like terrorism are the focus of his professional life...
Lawyer - This Penang-based lawyer offers surprising insights into the criminal justice system...
Americans at Work
Inventor - This ambitious Boston man is knowledgable about electricity...
Zoo Fundraiser - This New York woman works to raise money for zoos...
Systems Engineer - This New York woman is a systems engineer...
Chinese at Work