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

In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

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  • Category: health
  • Edition: ZA
  • Fetched: Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:02:54 GMT

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