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The Double Bumper of Working Mothers in Japan
The biggest challenge of raising a child in Japan is the societal expectation that moms pretty much do everything. Moms are the default parent, so to speak. The biggest hurdle is finding child care, especially for the 0, 1, 2 year old age group. There are many times it's not uncommon for children to be put on a waiting list. Of course, you have to ask yourself, is it worth it to pay monthly daycare fees?