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MR CHILDREN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 17, 2023
Girl, 13, suspected in mother's fatal stabbing in Shizuoka Prefecture
In Japan, children under 14 years of age cannot be held criminally responsible for their actions.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 15, 2023
Children hit the waves in Chiba beach town-turned-surfing mecca
Ichinomiya, a town of nearly 12,500, was chosen to host the surfing events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 15, 2023
More youth sports move to ban angry coaches at tournaments
Officials overseeing volleyball, baseball and soccer have introduced events intended to shield younger players from abuse and change the mindset of instructors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2023
Tokyo to make child care service free for second-born children from October
The Tokyo government is also to provide subsidies for healthy women wishing to freeze their eggs for future pregnancies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2023
Japan considers new child-rearing allowance for nonregular workers
The envisioned allowance is aimed at reducing economic burdens on workers not covered by the country's child care leave system.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 8, 2023
Kishida's plan to combat Japan's low birthrate stirs talk of sales tax hike
The prime minister's plan to double the budget for children's policies has sparked controversy in the LDP, as questions remain over how to secure the needed funds.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 8, 2023
Seattle schools sue Big Tech over youth mental health crisis
The suit appears to be the first of its kind in the U.S. brought by a school district, following similar claims filed last year by scores of families.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 7, 2023
Across Japan, baby names are getting more creative
Despite a government-managed list of acceptable kanji, parents are choosing more unique readings for their children than ever before.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2023
Japan set to outline new measures to promote child rearing in March
Kishida aims to double the government's budget earmarked for addressing child rearing issues in the country as declining birthrates continue to beleaguer Japanese society.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2023
Families in Tokyo to get ¥5,000 monthly allowance per child
Around 1.93 million children age 18 or younger live in Tokyo as of January 2022.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 3, 2023
No need to fold twin strollers, Tokyo bus firm reassures passengers
Toei Bus is trying to allay concerns about bus use that grew after a former national team volleyball player wrote about difficulties she experienced using the bus with her twins.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2023
Classes in the metaverse: Program aims to help children who refuse to attend school
Some municipalities have begun to recognize online learning as an alternative to going to school.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 29, 2022
Families moving out of Tokyo to get up to ¥1 million per child
The increased amount will come on top of the maximum u00a53 million in base financial support already given to relocating families.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 27, 2022
Children living with 'permanent insecurity' on Ukraine's front line
Children living on the front line of Russia's invasion have to learn to manage unceasing stress, with experts warning of long-term disorders.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 26, 2022
Child care facilities struggle amid worker shortage and high staff turnover
In some cases, distressed child care centers have turned to private placement agencies, and have to pay high fees to secure workers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 26, 2022
Local governments and businesses in Japan promote food drives
The programs are attracting attention not only as a means of support for the poor, but also as a measure to reduce food waste.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 20, 2022
Government looks at increasing subsidy for nurseries hiring more teachers
The move comes after a series of incidents involving nurseries in the country, including a case in which a child who was left behind in a nursery school bus died of heatstroke.
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JAPAN
Dec 19, 2022
Cafeterias offering low cost children's meals in Japan rose by 1,300, survey says
This is the second largest increase after a rise of 1,432 marked in 2019, according to the survey by Musubie, a Tokyo nonprofit supporting such facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2022
Omicron variant claims lives of healthy children in Japan
A survey shows that around half of infants and children who have died from COVID-19 did not have any underlying conditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Dec 18, 2022
Controversy over Nagano park closure exposes local communication issues
Plans to close a park faced a national backlash over the impact on children, but the family that triggered the closure have criticized the local government's communication.

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