National Aug 13, 2020
Japanese moms plan fewer summer outings with kids amid coronavirus
In a survey, 70 percent of mothers of young children said the places they want to visit are closed or have entry or time restrictions due to the epidemic.
National / Science & Health | FOCUS Aug 11, 2020
Following a report that a Japanese mother's breast milk had tested positive for the coronavirus, some mothers are becoming concerned they could transmit the coronavirus to their newborns. Medical organizations differ on how to tackle the issue, although at least one doctor is urging calm, ...
National / Media | Japan Pulse Aug 8, 2020
Telework gives Japan's dads time to help kids with homework over summer break
by Kaori Shoji
In recent weeks, you may have noticed fathers standing with their children in your neighborhood inspecting the trees that sit beside the road with various nets in tow. It’s more than likely they’re hunting for insects to bolster their children’s school projects over the summer ...
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Aug 8, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic tests our resolve to be self-disciplined
by Michael Hoffman
Exercising self-control in an environment that allows more freedom is more difficult than you think.
National Aug 1, 2020
Kobe maternity home to provide safe space for pregnant women in need
The maternity home for struggling moms and teens with unplanned pregnancies has received thousands of inquiries from across the country.
National Jul 25, 2020
Marriage inequality: Japan's husbands happy, wives stressed as kids stuck home amid pandemic
Both enjoy forming deeper bonds with their children but many wives found that dealing with both all day wasn't exactly ideal.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 24, 2020
Tokyo mom held in connection with baby that died after left alone for 16 hours
The woman, from Taito Ward, allegedly left her daughter unattended between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday but denied neglecting the infant.
Asia Pacific / Social Issues Jul 23, 2020
Giving the mother's surname to a child is gaining traction in Chinese cities, defying deeply entrenched family traditions in the country.
National Jul 9, 2020
European Parliament urges Japan to revamp child custody rules
The European Parliament adopted a resolution Wednesday urging Japan to improve its child custody rules, under which European parents in Japan have little recourse in the event of domestic child abduction by a Japanese spouse. Members of the parliament are "concerned over the high number ...
National Jul 8, 2020
COVID-19 changing Japan municipalities' approach to baby checkups
The shift is aimed at preparing health care workers and the wider medical system for an expected second wave of COVID-19 infections.
National / Social Issues Jul 1, 2020
A private panel advising the government is also calling for creating an environment where all new fathers can take paternity leave.
National Jun 21, 2020
Guidelines for new prenatal tests in Japan revised to expand availability
Noninvasive prenatal testing will be made available at a wider range of medical institutions if revised guidelines win health ministry approval, the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology said Saturday. The organization revised the guidelines on the prenatal testing to allow smaller medical institutions, such ...