[Inzai City, Chiba] Deputy Mayor Nozaki to Take Paternity Leave: Top Leadership Practices What They Preach to Further Promote a Culture of 'Standardized Male Involvement in Childcare'
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Deputy Mayor Nozaki of Inzai City, Chiba, will take paternity leave from May 22 to June 18, 2026. The city has achieved an 88.9% paternity leave rate among male staff (FY2023) and aims to further cement the culture of 'male participation in childcare as a norm' through leadership by example.
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- Q: When is Deputy Mayor Nozaki's childcare leave period?
- A: From May 22, 2026 (Friday) to June 18, 2026 (Thursday).
- Q: How has the childcare leave acquisition rate for male employees in Inzai City changed over the years?
- A: It has significantly increased from 12.5% in fiscal year 2021 to 66.7% in fiscal year 2022, and 88.9% in fiscal year 2023, maintaining a high level of over 80% currently.
- Q: How is the administrative operation system ensured during the childcare leave period?
- A: We have adjusted the division of duties with Deputy Mayor Toyotani in advance, and have ensured a system to respond to emergencies and important matters through online means.
- Q: What is the purpose of the deputy mayor taking childcare leave?
- A: To further promote a culture where male participation in childcare is the norm throughout the city office, and to advance the creation of a workplace environment that supports the work-life balance of employees and the balance between childcare, caregiving, and work.
- Q: What initiatives has Inzai City undertaken to improve the workplace environment?
- A: We have conducted 'Diversity Promotion Training' for section chiefs and above in fiscal year 2023 and 'Ikuboss Training' in fiscal year 2025 to promote understanding of male participation in childcare.