Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi created ripples in the country after his announcement of taking a paternity leave once he becomes a father. The minister now seeks to avail two weeks of leave, spread over three months, after the birth of his baby boy on Friday.

Paternity leave row: Japanese minister welcomes baby boy, looks forward to balancing public duties with child care

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Paternity leave row: Japanese minister welcomes baby boy, looks forward to balancing public duties with child care