Single parents in Japan have it tough, but these hardships seem to disproportionately affect single mothers more. This week, filmmaker
Rionne McAvoy joins us to discuss the hidden poverty present in one of the world’s richest nations.
Hosted by
Mara Budgen and produced by
Dave Cortez.
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Image Caption (JT): A scene from "The Ones Left Behind," which documents the successes and struggles of single mothers in Japan. | JAPAN MEDIA SERVICES