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MR CHILDREN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2022
Social security panel proposes more aid for those raising children in Japan
The report also said that the elderly should bear more of their medical costs in line with their incomes and that an environment should be created to support diverse working styles.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 15, 2022
Frenchman's wife sues over 'parental kidnapping' claims
In the lawsuit, the woman claims that she has been defamed by the spread of the information, seeking damages and demanding that related articles be retracted.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2022
Japanese wife of French national cites lack of trust for not allowing child visitations
The Fichot case made headlines and was seen as a tragic case of a father not being able to see his children.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 13, 2022
Juvenile delinquency in Japan increased during COVID-19 school closures
For the whole of 2021, the total number of recognized criminal offenses, excluding driving incidents resulting in deaths or injuries, stood at 568,104, down 7.5% from 2020.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 10, 2022
Parliament OKs changes to Japan's system for recognizing paternity after divorce
The current code states that a child born within 300 days of the mother's divorce is presumed to belong to her former husband, regardless of whether she remarries after the 100-day ban.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2022
Japan to draw up legislation to ensure sex criminals can't find work in schools
The legislation is set to be submitted to the regular session of parliament as early as 2024.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2022
Japan seeks more information from Unification Church over adoptions
The welfare ministry will ask about adoption cases among the group's followers since the adoption mediation law came into force.
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2022
Ministry plans to increase number of child welfare officers by over 1,000
The government aims to adopt the draft plan as early as next week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022
Japan to raise childbirth allowance to ¥500,000 amid rising costs
Costs for childbirth have been rising in Japan in recent years, with the average total now exceeding the allowance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 6, 2022
Japan to probe handling of abuse cases at nurseries nationwide
Through the probe, the central government hoping to get a handle on mistreatment cases at nurseries and see whether municipalities are respondingu00a0appropriately.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2022
Shizuoka kindergarten head referred to prosecutors over child's death
The former principal was referred to prosecutors for alleged professional negligence resulting in death after a 3-year-old girl died of heatstroke in a van used by the school.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2022
Japanese city accuses nursery school head of covering up abuse of toddlers
Toshihiko Sakurai is suspected of making all school teachers write an oath to keep the abusive behavior secret.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 4, 2022
Three Shizuoka nursery school teachers arrested over repeated abuse
The teachers were allegedly involved in 15 cases of abuse, including holding toddlers upside down by their feet, forcibly removing their pants and brandishing a knife.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 1, 2022
Authorities reveal abuse of toddlers at Shizuoka nursery school
The municipal government of the city of Susono has said it is considering filing a criminal complaint on suspicion of assault or threatening behavior after confirming 15 cases of abuse.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Education ministry eases guidance on coronavirus measures for school lunches
The ministry also asked local governments to give school lunch-related guidance and instructions based on the infection situation and other circumstances in each region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 29, 2022
Japan faces long, difficult road to promote inclusive education
Some children with disabilities are required to go to school with an escort or guardian, while others must have a helper sit with them in classes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2022
School's out: Pakistan floods raise education fears for millions
UNICEF said last month that the flooding has damaged or destroyed more than 26,600 schools nationwide, while at least 7,060 others are being used as temporary relief camps and shelters.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2022
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine succeeds where others failed
Early data bodes well for Pfizer's RSV shot, which would be given during pregnancy to protect infants in the early months of life.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
Japan to probe Unification Church's adoption system
Arranging adoptions without approval repeatedly and continuously could be a violation of the law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022
Justice Ministry panel puts forward option of joint custody for divorced parents
The proposal could see Japan move into line with international standards, but has been criticized by supporters of domestic violence victims.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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