Male Diet member to set precedent by taking childcare leave

Male Diet member to set precedent by taking childcare leave

Undated combined photo shows Japanese House of Representatives member Kensuke Miyazaki (L) and his wife Megumi Kaneko, also a member of the lower house. A baby boy was born to the couple on Feb. 5, 2016, and Miyazaki said he is eager to become the first male Diet member to take childcare leave. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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