A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

BBC·Jul 2

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A mayor in Japan has announced her maternity leave, sparking a national debate. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some people expressing support and others, reportedly including some men, reacting with fury. The outcome of the situation is unclear, as there are reports of a council vote to remove the mayor, although it is not specified if this is directly related to her maternity leave.

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