Shoko Kawata
Shoko Kawata is Japan’s youngest female mayor, known for her progressive stance on women's rights and family policies. Recently, she made headlines after her decision to take maternity leave sparked a nationwide conversation about the need for better support systems for working mothers in leadership positions.
Born on Jan 01, 1988 (38 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,925 | $350,000 | 298$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,664 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,820 | $700,000 | 552$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 6,880 | $55,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 4 | 25,263,133 | 20,289 | $1,161,000 | 938$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Shoko Kawata is the first female mayor in Japan to take maternity leave, sparking a national debate.
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Serbia:
Shoko Kawata is at the center of a national debate in Japan regarding whether elected officials should take maternity leave.
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Denmark:
Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata, is the first mayor in Japan to go on maternity leave.
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Slovenia:
Shoko Kawata is the mayor of Javata, Japan, who announced her maternity leave, sparking national discussions on work, politics, and motherhood.
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United Kingdom:
Shoko Kawata, Japan’s youngest female mayor, told the Guardian after her decision to take maternity leave in May caused a national brouhaha.
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