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World Politics & Diplomacy 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Japan’s Prime Minister Sparks Debate After Saying Makeup and Chores Add Hours to Her Workday

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ignited a national conversation after saying that makeup, household chores and other expectations add hours to her workday compared with male leaders. Her remarks, made amid scrutiny over her attendance and workload, quickly broadened into a wider debate about gender roles, political optics and the burdens placed on women in public life. The episode has become a flashpoint in a country long criticized for slow progress on gender equality.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

Scientists Decode How E. coli Senses Neighboring Gut Bacteria

Japanese researchers have identified a mechanism by which E. coli detects metabolic signals released by bifidobacteria, shedding new light on how microbes in the gut communicate and compete. The finding adds to a fast-growing body of microbiome science with potential implications for nutrition, disease prevention, and the design of next-generation probiotics.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM IST

Nikkei Rebounds 1.75% After Six-Day Slide, but Weekly Loss Still Looms

Japan’s Nikkei index recovered sharply on Friday, rising 1.75% after six straight sessions of declines as investors stepped in to buy beaten-down shares, especially in technology and banking. Even so, the benchmark remained on course for a weekly loss of nearly 5% as markets stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings and the U.S. midterm elections.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

India, Japan Hold 12th Joint Working Group Session on Roads and Transport to Deepen Infrastructure Cooperation

India and Japan convened the 12th session of their Joint Working Group on roads and road transport, underscoring a long-running partnership that has increasingly shaped India’s infrastructure modernization agenda. The talks are expected to focus on technical cooperation, project delivery, and policy coordination as New Delhi seeks safer, more efficient transport networks and Japan looks to expand its strategic development footprint in India.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM IST

India, Japan Hold 12th Joint Working Group Session on Roads and Transport

India and Japan convened the 12th session of their Joint Working Group on roads and road transport, underscoring a long-running partnership focused on infrastructure quality, mobility, and technical cooperation. The meeting comes as India accelerates highway expansion and seeks deeper collaboration on safety, resilience, and advanced transport systems.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 06:25 PM IST

Korea Stocks Sink 8% as Investors Rush to Unwind AI Bets

South Korean equities tumbled sharply as investors accelerated the unwinding of crowded artificial intelligence positions, dragging chipmakers and broader technology shares lower. The sell-off added to a global market rout sparked by renewed concern over U.S. inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates and the financing burden tied to the AI buildout.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Prompting Tokyo Protest

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage, according to reports cited by major international news organizations, triggering an immediate protest from Tokyo. The case adds fresh strain to already fraught Japan-Russia relations and underscores the heightened risks facing foreign correspondents operating in Russia amid deepening geopolitical confrontation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Scientists Identify Microbe With One of the Smallest Genomes Ever Found, Redefining the Limits of Life

Researchers have identified an archaeal microbe with a genome of just 238,000 DNA base pairs, one of the smallest ever recorded and the smallest known for its group. Found living in close association with ocean plankton near Japan, the organism appears to survive with an extreme level of genetic minimalism that could reshape understanding of how much biological machinery life truly needs. The discovery also offers a new window into evolution in nutrient-poor marine environments, where dependence and specialization may drive genomes to shrink to their bare essentials.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Deepening Diplomatic Tensions

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on allegations of espionage, prompting an immediate protest from Tokyo and adding fresh strain to already fraught relations between the two countries. The case underscores Moscow’s increasingly aggressive treatment of foreign nationals amid heightened security paranoia and a broader clampdown on independent reporting.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Crunchyroll Secures Global Theatrical Rights to First 'Apothecary Diaries' Anime Film

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady's Treasure in theatres across North America and international markets, including India, after its Japanese premiere in December. The acquisition extends one of the most closely watched recent anime franchises into the global theatrical arena, underscoring the continued commercial rise of anime cinema outside Japan.

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India Sports & Cricket08 Oct 2026, 11:24 AM IST

India Finishes Fourth at 2026 Asian Games With 85 Medals as China Dominates Aichi-Nagoya

India ended the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, fourth on the medal table with 85 medals, underlining steady progress but also the gap that remains with Asia’s top sporting powers. China topped the standings with 289 medals, while Japan and South Korea finished second and third respectively, leaving India ahead of several traditional challengers but still outside the continent’s elite tier.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Japan Raids Asahi and Kirin in Suspected Beer Price-Fixing Probe

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has searched the offices of the country’s largest beer makers, including Asahi and Kirin, in a widening probe into alleged price-fixing. The investigation raises fresh scrutiny over competition in one of Japan’s most concentrated consumer sectors and could reverberate across the broader drinks industry.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 08:40 AM IST

Japan’s Asteroid Probe Loses Final Engine, Forcing Engineers to Rethink the Mission

Japan’s asteroid probe has suffered the loss of its last functioning engine, a setback that could have ended the mission outright. Instead, engineers are preparing a workaround that underscores how deep-space exploration increasingly depends on redundancy, improvisation, and precise systems management. The episode is a reminder that even highly advanced spacecraft can be saved by creative engineering long after launch.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 07:57 AM IST

Japan’s Asteroid Probe Loses Final Working Engine, Forcing Engineers Into an Elegant Workaround

Japan’s asteroid probe has suffered a major propulsion setback after losing its last functioning engine, threatening the spacecraft’s ability to continue its mission as planned. Engineers are now pursuing a creative recovery strategy that could extend the probe’s usefulness and preserve a scientifically valuable mission despite the hardware failure.

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Global Health & Biotech08 Oct 2026, 02:45 AM IST

Chemistry Nobel Honors Scientists Who Solved Life’s Asymmetry Mystery

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French and Japanese scientists whose work helped explain one of biology’s deepest puzzles: why living systems are built around a single handedness in their molecules. The finding reaches far beyond chemistry, illuminating the molecular foundations of life and offering new tools for medicine, materials science and synthetic biology.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

Tesla’s Long-Delayed Roadster Faces Its Ultimate Test of Credibility

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster has become a symbol of the company’s ability to turn audacious promises into commercial reality, or to let them drift for years. After customers paid $50,000 deposits and waited nearly a decade, the vehicle’s eventual unveiling is now being watched not just as a product event, but as a market signal on execution, demand, and Tesla’s premium-brand ambitions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 01:15 AM IST

Japan’s Beer Giants Raided in Suspected Price-Fixing Probe

Japanese competition authorities searched the premises of Asahi, Kirin and Suntory in a widening investigation into alleged price-fixing in the country’s beer market, according to company confirmations. The raids underscore intensifying regulatory scrutiny over pricing conduct in one of Japan’s most visible consumer sectors, with potential implications for market competition, corporate governance and consumer costs.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 12:10 AM IST

Japan’s Asteroid Probe Loses Final Engine, Forcing Engineers Into a High-Stakes Workaround

Japan’s asteroid probe has suffered the loss of its last functioning engine, a setback that would normally threaten the mission’s ability to maneuver and complete its scientific objectives. Engineers are now relying on a carefully designed workaround that could preserve enough control to keep the spacecraft operating, underscoring the resilience required in deep-space exploration.

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India Sports & Cricket07 Oct 2026, 03:09 PM IST

At 71, Chennai’s Seshadri Sukumar Is Framing Global Sport One Shot at a Time

Chennai resident Seshadri Sukumar has turned a late-life leap into sports photography into a remarkable second career, trading a long banking life for the demanding rhythm of international sporting events. Now covering the 20th Asian Games in Japan, the 71-year-old is proving that access, discipline and curiosity can matter as much as age in elite sports media.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition07 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM IST

Draconid Meteor Shower 2026 Set to Offer a Brief, Unpredictable October Display

The Draconid meteor shower is expected to return in October 2026, offering skywatchers a short but potentially dramatic celestial display. While typically modest, the shower is known for sudden bursts of activity, making it one of the most closely watched meteor events of the autumn sky.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 08:43 PM IST

Chemistry Nobel Honors French and Japanese Scientists for Solving Life’s Asymmetry Mystery

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French and Japanese scientists whose work helped explain one of biology’s deepest puzzles: why life is built with a striking molecular asymmetry. Their research illuminates the left-right imbalance that underpins amino acids, sugars and, ultimately, the chemistry of living systems. The award underscores how fundamental science can reshape understanding of life itself while opening new paths in medicine, materials and drug design.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

BOJ Nears 2% Inflation Milestone as December Rate Hike Bets Build

The Bank of Japan is increasingly likely to signal later this month that underlying inflation has reached its 2% target, a development that would reinforce market expectations for a December rate hike. With wages firming, prices still elevated and the yen under pressure, policymakers appear to be moving closer to another step in the gradual normalisation of monetary policy.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 01:40 PM IST

Japan’s 30-Year Bond Yield Hits Record High Ahead of Key 10-Year Auction

Japanese government bond yields climbed sharply on Tuesday, with the 30-year yield touching a record high as investors digested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal stance and positioned cautiously ahead of a closely watched 10-year bond auction. The move underscores growing market sensitivity to Japan’s supply outlook, inflation dynamics and the government’s willingness to lean on fiscal support even as borrowing costs rise.

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India Sports & Cricket06 Oct 2026, 01:52 AM IST

India Finishes Asian Games 2026 With 85 Medals, Led by Athletics, Shooting and MMA

India ended the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, a strong but slightly diminished return from its record 106-medal haul in Hangzhou in 2023. The 503-member contingent delivered across 36 disciplines, with athletics, shooting and the debut mixed martial arts events providing the clearest signs of depth and future promise.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM IST

Children Risk Snipers and Mortars to Reach School in Yemen’s Taiz Front Line

In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service has documented how children, teachers and families continue to navigate a war zone simply to reach classrooms near Yemen’s front line. The reporting underscores the conflict’s enduring toll on civilian life, with education sustained only through extraordinary personal risk and fragile community resilience.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors06 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Russian Drone Strikes Target Ukraine’s Data Centers, Exposing Air Defense Gaps

Russian drone attacks are increasingly hitting Ukraine’s data centers and digital infrastructure, exploiting weaknesses in air defense coverage and threatening the country’s wartime economy. The strikes have disrupted internet and phone services, underscoring how the conflict is now extending deep into the systems that keep businesses, government, and daily life connected.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

‘Not Again’: U.S. Marine Arrest for Murder Rekindles Anger in Okinawa

The arrest of a U.S. Marine on suspicion of murder has reignited long-simmering anger in Okinawa, where many residents say the latest case is a painful reminder of decades of friction tied to the American military presence. The episode has revived protests and sharpened demands for accountability, even as officials in Tokyo and Washington seek to contain the diplomatic fallout.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 07:04 AM IST

Amazon’s Hidden Outlet Quietly Marks Down Skechers, Sorel and Owala Ahead of Prime Day

Amazon’s lesser-known outlet section is surfacing early October Prime Day discounts on consumer brands including Skechers, Sorel and Owala, offering shoppers a quieter route to markdowns before the main event. The promotions underscore how major retailers are extending deal windows to capture demand early, while also testing consumer appetite for discretionary purchases heading into the holiday season.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 05:13 AM IST

Honda to Test Wireless Highway Charging for Moving Trucks

Honda Motor plans to test wireless charging technology for trucks at highway speeds, a development that could reshape how commercial fleets manage range, downtime and battery size. The initiative underscores a broader push across the auto industry to make electrified freight more practical on long-haul routes, where charging delays remain a major barrier to adoption.

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India Sports & Cricket05 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

India Wins 85 Medals at Asian Games 2026, Led by Athletics, Shooting and MMA

India finished the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, a strong but slightly reduced return from its record 106-medal haul at Hangzhou in 2023. The 503-member contingent delivered across athletics, shooting and the newly introduced mixed martial arts events, underlining both the breadth of India’s progress and the distance still to the continent’s very top tier.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

Japan’s 30-Year Bond Yield Hits Record 4.235% as Takaichi Speech Looms

Japan’s 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235% on Friday, underscoring investor unease ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s anticipated remarks. The move came as shorter-dated Japanese yields eased, while U.S. Treasury yields rebounded after a weak jobs report revived debate over the Federal Reserve’s next steps.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 09:48 AM IST

Japan's 30-Year Bond Yield Hits Record 4.235% as Takaichi Speech Looms

Japan’s 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, underscoring investor concern that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may lean toward a more expansionary fiscal stance. The move came as shorter-dated Japanese yields eased, while U.S. Treasury yields rebounded after a weak jobs report revived debate over the Federal Reserve’s next steps.

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Startups & Venture Capital05 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

Spotify Billionaire’s Body-Scan Startup Lands in America as Neko Health Eyes Scale

Neko Health, the preventive diagnostics startup backed by Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, has begun its push into the United States, marking a significant test of whether its full-body scan model can travel beyond Europe. Investor Farooq Abbasi says the company is now focused on proving that consumer demand, clinical utility and operational discipline can support a broader international rollout.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 06:20 PM IST

Rare North Korea Images Expose the Human Cost of the 1990s Famine

A newly surfaced set of photographs from inside North Korea is offering an unusually stark visual record of the devastation caused by the country’s 1990s famine, a catastrophe long obscured by state secrecy. The images, highlighted in reporting by the New York Post and National Geographic, deepen understanding of how hunger, isolation and political control shaped one of the most severe humanitarian crises of the post-Cold War era.

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Global Economy & Central Banks05 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Japan’s Century-Old Businesses Are Vanishing at Record Speed as Costs, Labor Shortages and Succession Gaps Bite

Japan’s century-old businesses, many of them family-run firms that survived war, recession and industrial upheaval, are disappearing at an accelerating pace as rising costs, a shrinking customer base and acute labor shortages squeeze margins. The latest wave of closures underscores a deeper structural problem: thousands of owners have no clear successor, leaving even resilient companies vulnerable to extinction.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM IST

Asian Shares Advance as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Ease, Bonds Firm

Asian equities rose in early trade as investors scaled back expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase after softer U.S. labor data reinforced the view that inflation pressures are cooling. Government bonds also edged higher, reflecting a modest bid for duration as markets reassessed the policy path ahead.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST

‘Anger in the Streets’: Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain Over Housing Crisis

Tens of thousands of people marched across Spain on Saturday in one of the country’s largest recent housing protests, after the government failed to secure emergency legislation through parliament. More than 50 demonstrations were held nationwide, underscoring deep public frustration over soaring rents, scarce supply and what many protesters see as years of policy drift. The rallies add fresh pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s left-leaning coalition as housing becomes a defining political fault line.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 10:48 AM IST

Asian Games Silver Medallist Sreeshankar Sets Sights on 2028 Gold

Asian Games long jump silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has set an ambitious target of winning gold at the 2028 Olympics, framing his injury-hit silver in Japan as a stepping stone rather than a peak. Despite sustaining an injury during his fourth attempt, the Indian jumper produced a performance that underlined both his resilience and his place among Asia’s elite.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Anonymous Accounts Deepen Scrutiny of Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers, reported by NPR and amplified by commentary around the Gaza campaign, are intensifying scrutiny of how civilians have been killed in the enclave. The accounts add to mounting international pressure on Israel as questions grow over battlefield conduct, command responsibility, and the humanitarian toll of the war.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM IST

Injury-Hit Sreeshankar Sets Sights on 2028 Gold After Asian Games Silver

Asian Games long jump silver medallist Murali Sreeshankar has framed his next major target around the 2028 Olympic cycle, underlining a long-term push for gold after a painful but resilient podium finish in Japan. He secured silver despite sustaining an injury during his fourth attempt, a result that has sharpened rather than softened his competitive ambition.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 05:42 PM IST

India Fall to Japan in Men’s Sepaktakraw Semifinal, Secure Bronze

India’s men’s sepaktakraw team bowed out in the semifinals after a defeat to Japan, but still finished with a bronze medal in a strong showing at the event. The result underlines India’s growing competitiveness in a niche but fast-rising sport, even as Japan’s sharper execution proved decisive at the final-four stage.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

‘Primetime’ Review: Robert Pattinson Is Fiendishly Good in Lance Oppenheim’s Savage, Brilliant Autopsy of Televised Virtue

Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ is a razor-edged satire that turns the camera back on the culture of spectacle, exposing how televised morality can become its own form of performance. Anchored by a ferociously controlled Robert Pattinson, the film is both an entertainment and an indictment, gleefully dissecting the machinery that packages exploitation as virtue.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

RBI Data Shows Households Turning to Secured Borrowing as Gold Loans Surge and Card Dues Slow

Indian households are increasingly favouring secured borrowing, with loans against gold jewellery rising sharply even as credit card dues and consumer durable loans posted only modest growth. Reserve Bank of India data indicate that personal loans remain a major driver of bank credit, but the composition of household debt is shifting toward collateral-backed lending.

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India Sports & Cricket03 Oct 2026, 05:23 AM IST

India Fall to Japan in Men’s Sepaktakraw Semifinal, Secure Bronze

India’s men’s sepaktakraw team bowed out in the semifinals after a defeat to Japan, but still secured a bronze medal in the competition. The result underlined both India’s growing presence in the sport and the gap that remains between emerging contenders and Asia’s more established powers.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM IST

Japan’s First Mayor to Take Maternity Leave Lands on TIME100 Next List

Shoko Kawata, the first mayor in Japan to take maternity leave, has been named to TIME’s TIME100 Next list, a recognition that elevates her from a domestic flashpoint to an international symbol of changing expectations in public life. Her decision drew both praise and criticism in a country still struggling to reverse a stubborn decline in births and a workplace culture long resistant to caregiving leave.

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