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. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/world/asia/japan-mayor-maternity-leave.html Author : Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya Publish date : 2026-06-28 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.









