> According to the article, Japan provides 14 weeks. They provide 14 weeks maternity, then top it up to a year for either parent (but is overwhelmingly taken b

> According to the article, Japan provides 14 weeks. They provide 14 weeks maternity, then top it up to a year for either parent (but is overwhelmingly taken by the mother): > Japan also has childcare leave, which applies to both parents. This period begins after the guaranteed maternity leave mentioned earlier and runs until the child reaches the age of 1. This leave may be extended until the child reaches 14 months old, if both parents take leave, while it can extend to 18 months if only one parent takes leave. [1] Agree on all your points. Canada would be another comparator, where there is 50 weeks (at 55% pay) or up to 84 weeks (at 33% pay) - and many employers will top that up. [1] https://www.businessinsider.com/maternity-leave-worldwide-2017-8#japan-childcare-leave-runs-until-the-child-reaches-the-age-of-1-7 https://www.businessinsider.com/maternity-leave-worldwide-20...