Abstract

This chapter aims to investigate the survival strategy of Filipino single mothers in the Kansai Region including Osaka and Hyogo Prefectures of Japan. They have settled as former entertainers, marriage migrants, and professional workers. With the narratives of three Filipino single mothers in their 30 s, 40 s and 50 s, this study highlights three findings. First, the situation of Filipino single mothers differs by the mothers’ age bracket. Second, having livelihood assistance (seikatsu hogo) was a part of their survival strategy, but they made ways to achieve economic independence. Third, their network with local Japanese people plays a part to rescue them from their most challenging situation.