Abe vows further efforts to address shortage of nursery schools

Abe vows further efforts to address shortage of nursery schools

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) pledges at a meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy in Tokyo on March 11, 2016 to redouble efforts in enhancing child care services after an anonymous blog complaining about the chronic shortage of nursery schools drew nationwide attention. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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