Japan man sues firm for 'paternity leave harassment'

A Japanese man who says he was penalized for taking paternity leave brought his case to a Tokyo court on Thursday, a rare suit in a country struggling with one of the world's lowest birthrates.

The 38-year-old, who has remained anonymous, is suing his employer, sportswear maker Asics for 4.4 million yen ($41,000) in damages.