Japan looks to encourage paternity leave by raising subsidies english.kyodonews.net

Under the current system, companies receive subsidies if they undertake steps to facilitate paternity leave such as holding management seminars or getting bosses to encourage their subordinates to take leave.
So far, small and medium-sized companies receive between 570,000 yen ($5,350) and 720,000 yen for the first paternity leave taken by an employee.
Subsidies are additionally given if more take paternity leave, based on the number of days taken.
Personal stories about company retaliation over paternity leave have appeared on social media, including job relocation, which generally means employees having to live away from their families.
Keiko Ishikawa, a public relations consultant and expert on corporate crisis management, cautions companies that potential employees place importance on the ease of getting childcare leave.