If Mari Takada has her way, women in Japanese society will one day be free from judgment in choosing whether or not to marry, have children, or give birth outside wedlock.In a society where marriage and motherhood traditionally go hand in hand, Takada is one of a number of Japanese "single mothers by choice" gaining media and public attention."At a time when women's lifestyles in Japan are becoming diverse and while support groups for single mothers exist, there is none specifically for single mothers by choice," said the 47-year-old Takada, representative of a group whose activities includ…READ FULL ARTICLE
