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Mayor's maternity leave sparks national debate - June 20, 2026
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- Jun 20, 2026
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Summary
In today’s episode: National Ballet of Japan wins prestigious UK Critics’ Circle award; Japanese firms have quietly exited World Cup sponsorship altogether; Japanese Wagyu beef faces tariff barriers in obsessed US market; Chicken prices hit record high, forcing changes to bento menus; Authorities investigate alleged ice cream cartel; Raccoons devastate watermelon farms across Chiba Prefecture; Japanese mayor’s maternity leave sparks unprecedented national debate