Japanese Mother Blogger's Anger Sparks National Controversy

Many women are forced to give up their jobs because of the lack of children custody solutions.It seems that a female blogger made waves pointing at that issue, bringing as a result a reaction from the whole country.

'My son was denied access to a nursery! Death for Japan!!!'The blog was anonymously posted under this title on February 15. She denounces the shortage of places in the existing children custodies as well as the authorities'inaction in this matter. Her venting created a massive media buzz in the country, throwing into relief how ignorant the leaders are regarding the seriousness of the situation.

To convey how angry she is, the mother spoke out:

'So this is a 'society in which citizens can be active'?[referring to one of the conversvative Prime Minister Shinzo Abel key slogans]I'll have to quit my job.'

Lately, a member of the elected opposition questionned M. Abe quoting her blog in a Parliament debate, the Prime Minister replied he did not have the power to verify this story was true since its author remains anonymous.

The Parliamentarian was even booed by his fellows from the government majority, one of them shouted: 'Make the blogger come, she must show up!'

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