A Mayor Is Taking Maternity Leave in Japan. Some Men Are Furious.
Jun 27, 2026
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.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/world/asia/japan-mayor-maternity-leave.html
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