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Jul 10, 2019
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Like a lot of foreigners in Japan, Wilson Chow, an immigrant from Malaysia, works two jobs. In the morning he attends classes at the Koenji International school. From 2 pm until 10:30 pm he works behind the counter at the New Days convenience store near Shinjuku.

Chow is not an illegal alien. He has a valid student visa, and as such is allowed to work 28…

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