Japanese City Reportedly Tells 76-Year-Old Pensioner to Find Work Instead of Welfare

A 76-year-old man reportedly receives a monthly pension of 60,000 yen and applied for welfare support. He says city officials told him he could not receive assistance and should find a job instead. The case raises concerns about whether elderly people who paid taxes and insurance throughout their working lives can access adequate support. Should senior citizens be expected to work when their pensions cannot cover basic living costs?

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