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Japan’s Shoko Kawata is making history as the country’s first sitting mayor to take maternity leave. The 35-year-old Yawata mayor is challenging political traditions and sparking debate over gender equality, leadership, work-life balance and Japan’s falling birth rate. Her decision has won support from residents while also attracting online criticism. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to News Central.
Historic First: Japanese Mayor Shoko Kawata Makes History by Taking Maternity Leave
Japan’s Young Mayor Makes History With Bold Maternity Leave Decision That Sparks Debate
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