The Real Story Behind Male Office Workers Taking Paternity Leave 'Male Copywriter Takes Paternity Leave.' Published

The book "Male Copywriter Takes Paternity Leave " (published by Daiwa Shobo, authored by Yohei Uogeri / Dentsu Inc.) ,a significantly expanded version of the popular serialized column in Web Dentsu News, was released on January 27.

Trim size: B6, Softcover, 232 pages, ¥1,500 + tax, ISBN 978-4479393184

In Japan, the rate of men taking childcare leave (hereafter referred to as childcare leave) is just over 5%. Amidst slow progress in utilizing this system, the author took six months of childcare leave upon the birth of his first child. This book is a valuable essay recounting the experience of extended childcare leave from the perspective of a "male company employee."

It details the reality of sleepless childcare in the newborn period, the changing rhythms of life as the child grows, the harsh reality of the "nursery hunt," and the practicalities of reduced working hours when the mother returns to work, all illustrated with personal anecdotes. It provides an opportunity to reconsider the importance of couples sharing the childcare experience and the meaning of working while raising children together.

It also provides substantial answers to specific concerns of families considering paternity leave: "Won't taking paternity leave lower my income and strain our household budget?" "Could it impact my career?" "What exactly should men do during paternity leave?" The journey to securing paternity leave and the challenges of returning to work are candidly addressed in a skillful writing style.

"Parental leave is the ultimate baby gift," states the author. "It warms him and his family for life." This book is recommended for anyone who might become a parent, as well as for those who may have colleagues or subordinates taking parental leave in the future—regardless of gender.