# @bbcnews on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcnews/video/7658205777307667735
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/74656309-bbcnews-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/838dc0ffbf.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-03T07:50:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Shoko Kawata has brushed off criticisms of her maternity leave announcement, proudly declaring she enjoys her job and believes now is the time for her to have a child and start a family. #Japan #MaternityLeave #Yawata #Mayor #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 683,795
- **Likes:** 71,035
- **Shares:** 988
- **Comments:** 534

## Credits

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## Tags

maternityleave, yawata, bbcnews, mayor, japan

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