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PARENTHOOD

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 29, 2022
Elderly should also shoulder cost of raising childbirth allowance, Japan panel says
At a meeting Wednesday, some members called for the creation of a system supported by a wide range of generations in order to secure funds to expand the allowance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 27, 2022
Street poet turns to words to help cure ills of abusive religious upbringing
The issue of children suffering at the hands of over-zealous religious parents tends to be glossed over by Japanese society as a private problem.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Sep 19, 2022
In Hokkaido, child care centers take on responsibility for diaper disposal
Facilities and municipalities that had been asking parents to take used diapers home are switching to disposing of the items themselves.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 16, 2022
Japanese government shares nationwide info on abusive babysitters with municipalities
The new system is aimed at preventing incidents of abuse amid a spate of malicious cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 14, 2022
Japan study shows how to put a crying baby to bed
According to a new study, there may be a science-based technique to prevent the never-ending sleep routine: walking.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2022
Nearly 14% of men took paternity leave in Japan in 2021
The percentage of men taking child care leave in Japan rose to a record last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 23, 2022
50% of Japanese women think work hampers married life
The women who said they 'somewhat think' that work becomes a hindrance to marriage accounted for 37.7%, with an additional 10.9% saying they 'strongly feel so.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2022
Baby subscription boxes simplifying life for parents in Japan
Companies have created baby subscription boxes for everything from diapers and ready-to-eat baby food to educational toys and books so busy parents can save time and eliminate hassle.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 20, 2022
Working draft includes option for Japan to introduce joint child custody
A subcommittee that advises the Justice Ministry will adopt the interim proposal at its next meeting, to be held at the end of August, and will solicit opinions from the general public.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2022
Japan offers subsidies for home purchases by child-rearing families
The subsidies are also intended to promote the fight against global warming, in line with the government goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to effectively zero by 2050.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 15, 2022
Abortion at sea? Advocates in the U.S. get creative to protect access
To solve the problem of abortion access, one obstetrician-gynecologist is seeking inspiration from an unlikely source: riverboat casinos.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 14, 2022
Last maternity clinic in Ukraine-controlled Donbas a lifeline as war closes in
The center, roughly 40 kilometers from the closest front line, gives a glimpse of the suffering the war is inflicting on pregnant women.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2022
Disclosure of employees' birthrate sparks backlash at Japanese trading house
Itochu published the average number of children its female employees are estimated to bear in a lifetime, setting it as an essential index to promote women's advancement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2022
Japan's Justice Ministry to propose shared parental authority after divorce
Under the system, parents would be able to jointly make major decisions for their child, such those related to health care and education.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Jun 6, 2022
Same-sex couples in Japan navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood
LGBTQ couples barred from accessing assisted reproductive procedures in Japan are embarking on their own journey as they attempt to raise children of their own.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
May 30, 2022
Feeling sick or upset when breastfeeding: D-MER not uncommon among mothers
Women are advised to avoid lack of sleep, stress and too much caffeine, and to take as much time for themselves as possible.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 26, 2022
Japan opens second breast milk bank to nourish babies with low birth weight
There is a growing demand for milk banks and rising awareness that babies born prematurely can be protected by breast milk, which can boost immunity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 20, 2022
Abortion pills in Japan may require a partner’s signature
Japan's anticipated approval of medical abortion pills may come with a hurdle, requiring women to get approval from their partners before doctors will give them the drugs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2022
Don’t jump to conclusions on politics of ending Roe v. Wade
Americans favor abortion rights, but most aren't intense pro-life or pro-choice partisans. A definitive Supreme Court ruling might alter the current landscape.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2022
When it comes to motivating children, the science is clear: Praise trumps material rewards
As children enroll in new after-school activities at the start of Japan's academic year, it's natural for parents to seek ways to keep their child motivated.
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Rare sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro' to play at Cannes
A screening of "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus," which is being billed as a "mini-sequel" to the Studio Ghibli classic "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
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.
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last July.
Japan survey finds 30% of student interns experience sexual harassment
The proportion of recent graduates in Japan who have worked as interns have experienced sexual harassment during their internship was 30.1%, according to a labor ministry survey, up 4.6 percentage points from the previous survey in fiscal 2020.
Fuchu Prison adapting to foreign prisoners
From the outside, the light-brown complex that is Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo could easily be mistaken for a city hall.
The politicians moving Japan forward on climate
While not the most outspoken politician on the issue, digital minister Taro Kono has a track record of being serious in his commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
Seoul's eclectic Art OnO shines light on Japan's artists and galleries
Art OnO, which took place from April 19 to 21 in Seoul, featured a modest number of 36 participating galleries from 15 countries.
Want to be a voice actor? Stay 'true to the character'
SungWon Cho is a veteran with more than 10 years of experience portraying characters in anime, cartoons and video games.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa

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