Assembly member brings baby to session

Kumamoto city council member Yuka Ogata holds her baby at the assembly on Nov. 22, 2017. Ogata's action aimed at raising public awareness regarding working mothers caused controversy as a local rule allows only assembly members in the chamber. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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