Shoko Kawata

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Japanese Mayor Shoko Kawata Joins TIME100 Next After Maternity Leave

Japanese mayor Shoko Kawata gained international recognition on the TIME100 Next list after becoming the first mayor in Japan to take maternity leave.

2 Oct 2026 3 min read