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CHILDREN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2022
Japan to draw up legislation to ensure sex criminals can't find work in schools
The legislation is set to be submitted to the regular session of parliament as early as 2024.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2022
Japan seeks more information from Unification Church over adoptions
The welfare ministry will ask about adoption cases among the group's followers since the adoption mediation law came into force.
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2022
Ministry plans to increase number of child welfare officers by over 1,000
The government aims to adopt the draft plan as early as next week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022
Japan to raise childbirth allowance to ¥500,000 amid rising costs
Costs for childbirth have been rising in Japan in recent years, with the average total now exceeding the allowance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 6, 2022
Japan to probe handling of abuse cases at nurseries nationwide
Through the probe, the central government hoping to get a handle on mistreatment cases at nurseries and see whether municipalities are respondingu00a0appropriately.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2022
Shizuoka kindergarten head referred to prosecutors over child's death
The former principal was referred to prosecutors for alleged professional negligence resulting in death after a 3-year-old girl died of heatstroke in a van used by the school.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2022
Japanese city accuses nursery school head of covering up abuse of toddlers
Toshihiko Sakurai is suspected of making all school teachers write an oath to keep the abusive behavior secret.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 4, 2022
Three Shizuoka nursery school teachers arrested over repeated abuse
The teachers were allegedly involved in 15 cases of abuse, including holding toddlers upside down by their feet, forcibly removing their pants and brandishing a knife.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 1, 2022
Authorities reveal abuse of toddlers at Shizuoka nursery school
The municipal government of the city of Susono has said it is considering filing a criminal complaint on suspicion of assault or threatening behavior after confirming 15 cases of abuse.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Education ministry eases guidance on coronavirus measures for school lunches
The ministry also asked local governments to give school lunch-related guidance and instructions based on the infection situation and other circumstances in each region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 29, 2022
Japan faces long, difficult road to promote inclusive education
Some children with disabilities are required to go to school with an escort or guardian, while others must have a helper sit with them in classes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2022
School's out: Pakistan floods raise education fears for millions
UNICEF said last month that the flooding has damaged or destroyed more than 26,600 schools nationwide, while at least 7,060 others are being used as temporary relief camps and shelters.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2022
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine succeeds where others failed
Early data bodes well for Pfizer's RSV shot, which would be given during pregnancy to protect infants in the early months of life.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
Japan to probe Unification Church's adoption system
Arranging adoptions without approval repeatedly and continuously could be a violation of the law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022
Justice Ministry panel puts forward option of joint custody for divorced parents
The proposal could see Japan move into line with international standards, but has been criticized by supporters of domestic violence victims.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022
'Be the leaders you wanted as kids,' teenage prize winner says
Rena Kawasaki, 17, received the 2022 KidsRights International Children's Prize for her campaigns in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
Baby girl dies after being left inside car for most of day in Osaka Prefecture
The 2-year-old girl's father said he mistakenly left her inside the car after he thought he'd dropped her off at a nursery school, according to police.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Nov 13, 2022
Shichi-go-san: Take the picture, skip the ceremony
Celebrating your offspring or just getting hitched? Create fake memories with real photographs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 8, 2022
Former nursery school head found guilty over death of boy left in bus
The former head of the private school and a nursery school teacher were both given suspended prison terms in the ruling by the Fukuoka District Court.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 5, 2022
Children troubled by parents' religion want Japan to create system to help them 'escape'
A research firm said 73% of respondents to its survey of second-generation members of religious organizations were positive about the idea.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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