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Landmark paternity case challenges Japan's work culture
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CNN
Tokyo (CNN)A 38-year-old Japanese national has filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged harassment after taking paternity leave, in a landmark case that looks set to challenge Japan's often highly-gendered corporate culture.
Japanese law grants both men and women up to one year of l...
Tokyo (CNN)A 38-year-old Japanese national has filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged harassment after taking paternity leave, in a landmark case that looks set to challenge Japan's often highly-gendered corporate culture.
Japanese law grants both men and women up to one year of l...
- September 14, 2019
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Chiba blackouts might last another two weeks, Tepco unit says
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JAPAN TIMES
CHIBA – Tepco Power Grid Inc. said Friday that the blackouts in Chiba Prefecture caused by Typhoon Faxai could last another two weeks, leaving residents and a local mayor debilitated and frustrated.
The new timetable delivers another blow to residents deprived of air conditioners ...
CHIBA – Tepco Power Grid Inc. said Friday that the blackouts in Chiba Prefecture caused by Typhoon Faxai could last another two weeks, leaving residents and a local mayor debilitated and frustrated.
The new timetable delivers another blow to residents deprived of air conditioners ...
- September 14, 2019
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Two Men in Japan Dared to Take Paternity Leave. It Cost Them Dearly, They Say.
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NEW YORK TIMES
TOKYO — On paper, Japan has one of the best paternity leave policies in the world. In practice, very few men — less than one in 16 — take advantage of their legal right, often because they fear retribution.
Now two men in Japan who did take time off to care for newborns are suing...
TOKYO — On paper, Japan has one of the best paternity leave policies in the world. In practice, very few men — less than one in 16 — take advantage of their legal right, often because they fear retribution.
Now two men in Japan who did take time off to care for newborns are suing...
- September 14, 2019
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Heatstroke Kills Two In Japan Post-Typhoon Blackout
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CHANNEL NEWS ASIA
TOKYO: Heatstroke has killed two people in Japan, officials said Wednesday (Sep 11), as nearly half a million homes struggled with electricity outages after a powerful typhoon battered Tokyo and the surrounding area.
A 93-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were found unconsc...
TOKYO: Heatstroke has killed two people in Japan, officials said Wednesday (Sep 11), as nearly half a million homes struggled with electricity outages after a powerful typhoon battered Tokyo and the surrounding area.
A 93-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were found unconsc...
- September 11, 2019
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Japan Train Crash: One Dead, Dozens Injured After Collision With Truck In Yokohama
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SKY NEWS
A truck driver has died after being pulled from the wreckage of the crash in Japan, while dozens more have been injured.
The driver, a man in his 60s, was pulled from the wreckage and taken to hospital in a serious condition, where he later died.
One woman is said to have been seriousl...
A truck driver has died after being pulled from the wreckage of the crash in Japan, while dozens more have been injured.
The driver, a man in his 60s, was pulled from the wreckage and taken to hospital in a serious condition, where he later died.
One woman is said to have been seriousl...
- September 5, 2019
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Bok Shock That Put Japan Rugby On The Map
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SPORT 24
Tokyo - With time running out on England's south coast four years ago, Japan's rugby team orchestrated one of the biggest upsets in sport - one sparked by a breathtaking act of defiance.
Japan coach Eddie Jones screamed at his players to kick the penalty that would give the Brave Bloss...
Tokyo - With time running out on England's south coast four years ago, Japan's rugby team orchestrated one of the biggest upsets in sport - one sparked by a breathtaking act of defiance.
Japan coach Eddie Jones screamed at his players to kick the penalty that would give the Brave Bloss...
- September 4, 2019
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Japan Struggles In Second Half Against Czech Republic, Falls To 0-2
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JAPAN TIMES
SHANGHAI – The Japan men’s national team played a lot better than on Sunday, but it wasn’t good enough to post its first victory at the FIBA World Cup on Tuesday.
The Czech Republic defeated Japan 89-76 at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
The Asian squad (0-2) is now the only team i...
SHANGHAI – The Japan men’s national team played a lot better than on Sunday, but it wasn’t good enough to post its first victory at the FIBA World Cup on Tuesday.
The Czech Republic defeated Japan 89-76 at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
The Asian squad (0-2) is now the only team i...
- September 4, 2019
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Tokyo To Start Reward Points System
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to introduce its own electronic currency, in a bid to ease the commuter rush during next year’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and reduce the use of plastic shopping bags that contribute to marine pollution, The Yomiuri Shimbun has lear...
The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to introduce its own electronic currency, in a bid to ease the commuter rush during next year’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and reduce the use of plastic shopping bags that contribute to marine pollution, The Yomiuri Shimbun has lear...
- September 4, 2019
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Japan Is Taking on China in Africa
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FOREIGN POLICY
With more strategic investments, Japan may hold a key to sustainable development on the continent.
In late August, Japan will host the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. The conference is the cornerstone of Japan’s development effo...
With more strategic investments, Japan may hold a key to sustainable development on the continent.
In late August, Japan will host the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. The conference is the cornerstone of Japan’s development effo...
- August 23, 2019
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Kyoto Animation Suspends Kyoto Animation Awards In Aftermath Of Deadly Arson Attack
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SORA NEWS
Novel-writing contest, which accused arsonist was a failed entrant to, has been held since 2010.
Since 2010, anime production company Kyoto Animation has held an annual contest called the Kyoto Animation Awards. Despite the name, it’s actually a novel-writing contest, accepting submis...
Novel-writing contest, which accused arsonist was a failed entrant to, has been held since 2010.
Since 2010, anime production company Kyoto Animation has held an annual contest called the Kyoto Animation Awards. Despite the name, it’s actually a novel-writing contest, accepting submis...
- August 16, 2019
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