iirc, mothers can currently take 2 years off (I imagine at a reduced wage) in Japan. I think they are discussing extending this to 3 years to try to combat thei

iirc, mothers can currently take 2 years off (I imagine at a reduced wage) in Japan. I think they are discussing extending this to 3 years to try to combat their low childbirth problem (though I don't think this will be effective).