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

Sunday, June 28, 2026Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko NotoyaView original
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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