Landmark paternity case challenges Japan's work culture cnn.com

Tokyo (CNN) A 38-year-old Japanese national has filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged harassment after taking paternity leave, in a landmark case that looks set to challenge Japan's often highly-gendered corporate culture.
The case is among the first to tackle the issue of paternity harassment in Japan, where working culture often dictates that male employees work long hours and place company loyalty ahead of the family.
Asics offers male employees up to two years paternity leave.
According to Asics diversity policy, it is committed to meeting a government set goal of 13% paternity leave among eligible fathers.
He says he was punished for taking the paternity leave he was entitled to.