WOMEN
Japan’s Youngest Female Mayor Says She’ll Take Maternity Leave, Ignites a Backlash
Kawata Shoko, Japan's youngest female mayor, said she's taking maternity and parental leave. Here's why some in Japan say that's wrong.
parental leave
WOMEN
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japanese Company Lets Workers Set Hours, Profits Soar
A Japanese t-shirt company and its unusual CEO are doing business differently - and the employees seem to dig it.
SOCIETY
Japan PM Suggests Workers “Reskill” During Parental Leave
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio seemed to suggest that parents should reskill during parental leave, drawing immediate backlash online.
SOCIETY
Paternity Harassment: Dad’s Job Transfer Causes Furor
A man who recently returned from parental leave has his life turned upside down by his company. Learn what happened when his…