VOICED: Left behind: Japanese Brazilians seek new identity

The video discusses the experiences of Brazilian families living in Japan, focusing on their efforts to integrate into Japanese society. It highlights the challenges faced by children in learning the Japanese language and culture, as well as the aspirations of immigrant parents for their children to attend local schools. The video also covers the difficulties older immigrants face in adapting to new jobs and acquiring new skills, emphasizing the importance of vocational training and language proficiency for a stable future in Japan.

What is the main reason Brazilian children attend a preschool run by a local Brazilian association in Japan?

• To integrate into Japanese culture and language

• To learn about Brazilian history

• To prepare for moving back to Brazil

• To learn Portuguese

Why do many Brazilian parents in Toyo Haxi prefer their children to attend Japanese schools?

• They want their children to learn Portuguese

• They believe it will help their children blend in and have an easier life

• They want their children to become teachers

• They plan to move back to Brazil soon

What economic event caused many Brazilian families to return to Brazil from Japan?

• A natural disaster in Japan

• A change in Japanese immigration laws

• A rise in living costs in Japan

• The global economic downturn

What new career is Kumiko Sugimoto pursuing after losing her job at a bakery?

• Engineering

• Culinary arts

• Nursing

• Teaching

What societal change in Japan is providing job opportunities for immigrants like Kumiko Sugimoto?

• An increase in tourism

• A rapid graying society

• A booming construction industry

• A growing technology sector