Workers in Miyagi Prefecture will be able to take time off to care for grandchildren

As part of their attempts to support families with young children, the government of Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan is considering allowing employees time off to care for their grandchildren.

According to the Miyagi administration, the program, which is scheduled to launch in January, will be the first of its kind across Japan's 47 prefectures. It reflects the reality that more and more households are using grandparental....