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

NY Times · Jun 28, 2026, 4:01 AM

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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