Japanese Mayor Shoko Kawata Takes Maternity Leave Sparks Debate

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Shoko Kawata is the first mayor in Japan to take maternity leave.
Her decision has led to widespread debate and opinion polls in Japan.
Kawata expressed confidence in her deputy's ability to manage during her absence.
The controversy contrasts with attitudes in many other countries.

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‘I didn’t expect it to be so controversial’: the Japanese mayor who took maternity leaveThe Guardian · 1 month ago

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Shoko Kawata is the first mayor in Japan to take maternity leave.
Her decision has led to widespread debate and opinion polls in Japan.
Kawata expressed confidence in her deputy's ability to manage during her absence.
The controversy contrasts with attitudes in many other countries.

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