An American journalist filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Asahi Bank after it refused his application for a housing loan because he does not have permanent residence status.
The suit, filed with the Tokyo District Court, seeks 11 million yen in damages for the mental anguish inflicted by the bank’s refusal.
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