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Japanese Mayor Makes History with Maternity Leave Amid Criticism
A Japanese mayor has made history by becoming the first in the country to take maternity leave from a leadership position, a decision that has sparked both praise and criticism. Her move highlights ongoing discussions about work-life balance and gender roles in Japanese society.
20 Jul, 04:42 — 20 Jul, 07:32
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YahooMostly Factual20d ago
Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
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Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, became Japan's youngest female mayor in 2023 at the age of 33.
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Japanese mayor makes history – but faces criticism for taking maternity leave
The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some criticism at home and attracted international media attention. Shoko Kawata, mayor of Yawata, a city of around 69,000 people in western Japan, said she had planned to have […]
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