Paternity Leave Gains Momentum in Japan Amid Government Push
- One survey shows leave take up days doubling from last year
- A more balanced division of labor may help Japan’s birthrate
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A year after revisions to Japan’s paternity leave system, the number of new fathers taking childcare leave has jumped, with one survey showing a doubling in the number of days taken off compared to last year.
Despite having one of the world’s most generous paternity leave system already before the revisions, the number of fathers actually making use of it has remained relatively low until now.