Court cases shine a light on Japan's problem with paternity leave
Two cases currently before the courts show how the reality of Japanese workplaces can clash with government attempts to encourage fathers to help raise their children.
According to a Japanese trade union survey, more than one in every 10 working men have either been barred from taking childcare leave or harassed for even applying.
Over 1 in 10 men have experienced 'paternity harassment': survey
Survey results show a staggering gap between the government's push for a family-friendly working environment and workplace realities.
