Seminar on the challenges and possibilities of male parental leave, aiming for happiness of employees and their families as well as sustainable growth of the company, held by Akachan Honpo.

- The following is content from the press release -

("Akachan Honpo"), at the request of Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management Co., Ltd. held a seminar to promote male employees taking childcare leave, entitled "Childcare Leave is not a 'vacation' but a 'secondment'. ～(hereinafter referred to as "Akachan Honpo") held a seminar to promote male employees taking childcare leave at the request of Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management Co.

Focusing on the growing social interest in male parental leave, this seminar delved deeply into the background of this growing interest and the positive impact that taking parental leave can have on the individual, his family, and his organization.

In addition to encouraging male employees to take childcare leave, Akachan Honpo is promoting initiatives to contribute to the sustainable growth of the company by creating a safe and happy working environment for employees and their families.

We will continue to study and expand our plans and contribute to the realization of a society where everyone can work with peace of mind and balance work and child rearing.

Outline of the event

Theme ： Childcare leave is not a "vacation" but a "secondment" - an opportunity to gain new perspectives and skills
■Date of implementation : August 29, 2025 (Friday)
■Target : Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management Co.
Sponsor : Akachan Honpo Co.
■Number of participants: Approx. 50 (superiors and fellow employees)
Format: Real Venue / Online
Lecturer : Akachan Honpo Co.
　　　　　　Motomi Taniguchi (Director, Executive Officer, General Manager of the Alliance Business Division and Advisor to the Babies' Life Institute)
　　　　　　Wataru Takeda (Alliance Promotion Dept.)

Seminar Content

Why is "male parental leave" attracting attention now?
While capturing the changing times of declining birthrates, increasing dual-earner households, and the continuation of women's careers,
The purpose of the program was to inform and deepen understanding of the fact that male employees taking childcare leave increases employee satisfaction and leads to sustainable corporate growth.
Understanding of men taking childcare leave
While the take-up rate of childcare leave has been increasing year by year against the backdrop of the enforcement of the Child Care Leave Law, legal revisions, and corporate reforms of work styles, the seminar provided an opportunity to consider the reality that people still misunderstand that childcare leave is a long-term leave.
Is Parental Leave a Blank? Business skills gained from childcare experience
He explained that parental leave is not a "career blank" but an opportunity for valuable experience that can hone multitasking skills, innovation skills, and many other business skills.
Childcare leave is viewed as a "secondment" rather than a "vacation".
He explained that the childcare leave should not be viewed as a mere vacation, but rather as a valuable opportunity to gain new skills and perspectives, and that the experience will lead to the growth of the recipient and his/her contribution to the organization.
Milk preparation experience
The participants actually experienced the indispensable process of "formula-feeding" and shared the difficulties of child-rearing.
Through this experience, the participants were able to experience "mastering multitasking skills.

lecture

There is also a quiz that serves as an ice breaker.

Materials

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About Akachan Honpo Co.

Since its establishment in 1932, Akachan Honpo has continued to focus on childbirth and child-rearing as a maternity and baby/kids specialty store. We have continued to focus on childbirth and child-rearing as a maternity and baby/children's specialty store since its establishment in 1932. Akachan Honpo" and contribute to society by creating new values that bring smiles to the faces of families.

https://www.akachan.jp

Business: Specializing in maternity, baby, and children's goods, services, and information.
Location : 3-3-21 Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture