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A Mayor Is Taking Maternity Leave in Japan. Some Men Are Furious.

28 juin 2026 à 00:01
Shoko Kawata is the first mayor to take maternity leave in Japan’s history. Her decision has prompted debate about gender discrimination in the work force.

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Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata, in her office this month. She will be the first Japanese mayor to take maternity leave.
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