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SocietyShare of households with working mothers exceeds 81%, a record high

A survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare found that 81.2% of households nationwide with children under 18 and a mother included a working mother. The figure marks a record high. It measures the proportion of such households in which the mother is employed.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-15 21:00Original

Share of households with working mothers exceeds 81%, a record high
Share of households with working mothers exceeds 81%, a record highSociety