Synopsis

The school in Chiba's suburbs offers licenses for everything from trucks and buses to excavators, a gateway to new possibilities. Each spring, a tide of hopefuls arrives, eager to secure the credentials needed for a fresh start. A former hairdresser pursues a large-vehicle license for a career change. A Filipino woman seeks an automatic transmission endorsement for nursing care. A growing number are also pursuing forklift certifications and others, driven by the desire for higher wages. These a