Future of Work

Meet the Japanese minister setting an example by taking paternity leave

Shinjiro Koizumi, a Japanese lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and son of former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, announces to media with television presenter Christel Takigawa on their marriage plans, at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan August 7, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN. - RC11FB3C2890

The environment minister announced the birth of his first son and his decision to take time off work. Image: REUTERS

Elaine Lies
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Japan's new Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrives to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan September 11, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato - RC1AD7EC2830
The move promotes his of 'womenomics' program which seeks to bolster female employment. Image: REUTERS/Issei Kato
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