Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan

According to BBC News, Japanese mayor Shoko Kawata, thirty-five, is taking maternity leave—a decision that's sparked debate in Japan. Kawata says she's proud to be having a baby while loving her job, underscoring how Japan's attitudes toward maternal leave and work remain contested.

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