Foreign fathers seeking joint custody in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - African fathers separated from their children after divorce from Japanese women seek signatures from passers-by to urge the government to realize the joint custody system in Japan in front of Futakotamagawa Station in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on Jan. 29, 2012. Some foreign parents have difficulties gaining access to their children due to problems with their visa status after their spousal visa expires following divorce. (Kyodo)