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Japan recorded fewer deaths in 2020 for first time in 11 years

National Feb 23, 2021

Japan recorded fewer deaths in 2020 for first time in 11 years

The smaller total may be linked to a sharp fall in seasonal influenza infections as people took strict infection prevention measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

China’s latest celebrity scandal hits a raw nerve

Commentary / World Feb 4, 2021

China’s latest celebrity scandal hits a raw nerve

by Adam Minter

The ex-boyfriend of popular Chinese actress Zheng Shuang said on social media that she had abandoned him with two surrogate children in the U.S.

Justice minister vows to undertake sweeping reforms to Japan's legal system

National Jan 31, 2021

Justice minister vows to undertake sweeping reforms to Japan's legal system

by Magdalena Osumi

Public trust, child support and a better outlook for foreign nationals on the agenda for Yoko Kamikawa.

‘Declaration of War’: Protesters in Poland vow to fight abortion ban

World / Social Issues Jan 29, 2021

‘Declaration of War’: Protesters in Poland vow to fight abortion ban

by Monika Pronczuk, Isabella Kwai and Anatol Magdziarz

Women’s rights advocates and allies in Poland vowed Thursday to continue to fight a near-total ban on abortion, calling it a breach of human rights and a sign that the country is regressing.

Government to aid small firms promoting parental leave in Japan

National Jan 29, 2021

Government to aid small firms promoting parental leave in Japan

A sum of ¥500,000 will be offered to each company certified as being enthusiastic about encouraging its employees to take such leave.

Record 16% of fathers in Japan's civil service took child care leave in 2019

National Jan 26, 2021

Record 16% of fathers in Japan's civil service took child care leave in 2019

The health ministry reported the highest ratio among eligible male staff at 59.2%, while the Defense Ministry and the Imperial Household Agency recorded figures of just over 5%.

Japan's vending machines embrace baby goods

National Jan 24, 2021

Japan's vending machines embrace baby goods

Disposable diapers, baby wet wipes and canned liquid formula are now increasingly being offered in locations around the country.

Children’s screen time has soared in the pandemic, alarming parents and researchers

World / Social Issues Jan 17, 2021

Children’s screen time has soared in the pandemic, alarming parents and researchers

by Matt Richtel

Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, parents are watching their children slide down an increasingly slippery path into an all-consuming digital life.

Panel to discuss child support after divorce in Japan

National Jan 15, 2021

Panel to discuss child support after divorce in Japan

About 40% of fatherless families have agreements on expenses for child support, with the figure standing as low as 20% for motherless households.

Adults seek solace in the wisdom of children online amid pandemic

National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 1, 2021

Adults seek solace in the wisdom of children online amid pandemic

by Kaori Shoji

Parents have spent more time with their children over the past 12 months than perhaps any time in the country's history.

Japan eyes more flexible paternity leave after childbirth

National Dec 24, 2020

Japan eyes more flexible paternity leave after childbirth

Although Japan leads the world in paid-leave provisions for fathers, according to U.N. Children's Fund data, only 7.48% took child care leave in fiscal 2019.

Japan aims to boost nursery school capacity by 140,000 over four years

National Dec 21, 2020

Japan aims to boost nursery school capacity by 140,000 over four years

Under the new program, the government will also aim to reduce the number of children on the nursery waiting lists to zero as soon as possible.

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