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Fathering Japan and Thrille to hold a special online event on September 19, 2012, on what is the best maternity leave in the era of 40.5% male maternity leave. ~September 19, 2012 Special Online Event~.

2025.09.11

- The following is from a press release - In fiscal year 2024, the percentage of male employees taking childcare leave reached a record high of 40.5%. While it is becoming "natural" for men to take maternity leave, there are also "new issues" in the field...

Consumer Survey on EC Purchases of Baby Products｜Funkuru's research coverage

2025.09.08

65% of respondents usually purchase from e-commerce sites - The following is from the press release - Summary of Survey Results Funkuru, Inc.

MTI names its financial portal site "Hagu-Mane. MTI also launches a demonstration experiment aimed at improving the financial literacy of households with children.

2025.08.29

～MTI and financial institutions will also provide support for account opening using "MCHMo" to examine changes in awareness and behavior - The following is from the press release - MTI Corporation (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Maeda...

BeSize, the "BeSize GPS for Watching Your Children," Conducts "Survey on Children's Disaster Preparedness. Average time away from children exceeds 9 hours per day, requiring a means of confirming their safety in the event of a disaster.

2025.08.29

80% of families cannot confirm that their children are safe during a disaster, requiring "a way to connect with parents and children with practical use" in both normal and disaster situations. - The following is from the press release...

More than 40% of men take maternity leave "should take" 92.8%: Honne by women, especially housewives｜Survey by Shufu JOB Soken

2025.08.27

Advantages of Maternity Leave "Broadens Husbands' Perspectives," Disadvantages "Causes Stress for Wives," More than 60% Optimal for One Month or More - Shufu JOB Research Institute - The following is from a press release - Housewives and housewives who wish to balance work and home life...

Ranking of the Best Summer Outing Spots with Babies (0-2 years old) in Extreme Heat: 2025 No. 2 "Aquarium" No. 1? ｜Ikoiyo Family Labo Summer Outing Survey (2)

2025.08.12

What are "Summer Spots" to Enjoy Outings with Babies? - The following is from a press release - ActIndy, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan), operator of "Iko yo," one of Japan's largest information sites on outings with children,...

Summer vacation in the heat of summer "How to spend time at home ranked 2025"|Ikoiyo Family Lab's survey

2025.08.05

The following is from a press release - ActIndy, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, CEO: Shimomoto...

Survey of Parents' Perceptions of the First Grade Wall; Nearly 40% Face First Grade Wall｜Sen's Survey Report

2025.08.04

～The biggest challenge is "after-school childcare" - Cooperation between home and workplace is the key - The following is from the press release - Comprehensive childcare tech aims to create happiness for children through the power of photography and food The following is from the press release. a comprehensive childcare tech service that aims to create happiness for children through the power of photos and food...

80% of parents "think child safety seats are necessary" and 20% "always use" child safety seats for children over 6 years old. What is the reason for the discrepancy between parents' "thoughts" and "actions"? ｜A survey conducted by CTP JAPAN

2025.08.01

Parents' desire to "use for safety" and the current rush to graduate from child safety seats. A safe choice for children's growth and a future that fosters peace of mind. - The following is from the press release - German Parente...

85% of the monitored citizens were satisfied with the results of a child-rearing support program using dishwashers by Hirakawa City with a population of 29,000 and Panasonic.

2025.07.28

- The following is from a press release - Panasonic Corporation's Kurashi Appliance Company ("Panasonic") and Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture ("Hirakawa City"), aiming to create the "number one easy place to raise children,"...

90% of Childcare Workers Concerned about "Outdoor Activity Suspension or Restriction," 70% of Parents Worried about "Children Not Being Able to Communicate Changes in Their Physical Condition"｜Survey of Childcare Facilities and Parents' Awareness of Heat Stroke Prevention by Sen

2025.07.22

- The following is from the press release - "Hai Cheese!", a comprehensive childcare tech service that aims to create happiness for children through the power of photography and food (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuaki Chiba;...

86% men felt the "barrier of balancing work and family life" after returning to work. Behind the Rise in the Rate of Maternity Leave: The Realities of Post-Maternity Leave｜XTalent Survey

2025.07.22

Long Working Hours and Excessive Workload; 96% Considering "Changing Jobs" - The following press release is from XTalent Inc. The challenges that emerge behind the rising rate of maternity leave - The following is from a press release - With the rate of men taking maternity leave rising steadily year after year, XTalent Inc...

House of Councillors Election 2025 What are the top three policies of interest to households raising children? ｜From Happy-Note's research

2025.07.17

The House of Councillors election is coming up on July 20. Research conducted among households with children revealed a strong interest in policies that focus on the growth and future of their children rather than immediate matters. - The following is from the press release &#8212...

Launched a new type of parent-child interaction support project in Toyama Prefecture using the "Rael" post-divorce parenting app.

2025.07.11

Toyama Prefecture's "Toyama Prefecture Support Center for Employment and Self-Support for Maternal and Child Families, etc." has started a new subsidy program for usage fees. - The following is from the press release - GUGEN Software Inc.

Childcare Bank! Sokendai to Present Results of Survey on "How to Spend After-School Hours after Entering Elementary School" at Japan Society for After-School Education - Actual Conditions and Issues of Preparation at Childcare Centers, etc. and at Home Revealed -.

2025.06.16

- The following is from a press release - Childcare Worker Bank, an organization that conducts surveys and research specializing in the childcare industry! (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Seiji Mihara), which operates "Soken", has announced that in 2025 5...

40% of respondents say they use AI to raise their children. | Baby Calendar Survey

2025.06.11

- The following is from the press release - On June 4, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that the annual number of births in 2024 was 686,061, a record low, falling below 700,000 for the first time....