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Women in Japan

How Japanese Women Saved Shinto

How Japanese Women Saved Shinto

By Cristian Martini Grimaldi
A Shinto priest explains the ancient Japanese religion – and the crucial, often forgotten role women played in keeping it alive after World War II.

Why Japan Can’t Fail ‘Womenomics’ in Cybersecurity

Why Japan Can’t Fail ‘Womenomics’ in Cybersecurity

By Mayuko Yatsu
The talent gap in cybersecurity is exacerbated by low numbers of women in the field.
Japan Ranks Worst Among G7 on Gender Gap Index

Japan Ranks Worst Among G7 on Gender Gap Index

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan made small improvements in the World Economic Forum’s gender equality ranking but remains alarmingly behind.

Nadeshiko Sushi: Women Make Inroads in a Traditional Industry

Nadeshiko Sushi: Women Make Inroads in a Traditional Industry

By Kyla Ryan
A new restaurant is challenging a traditionally male-dominated domain.

Japan’s Womenomics Rebooted

Japan’s Womenomics Rebooted

By Anthony Fensom
The country still lags its peers on workplace equality, but there are some signs of progress.

Women: The Economic Saviors of Japan?

Women: The Economic Saviors of Japan?

By Emily S Chen
Abe’s plans for womenomics is likely to run into some stubborn realities.

Japanese Women Fight to Break the Bamboo Ceiling

Japanese Women Fight to Break the Bamboo Ceiling

By Kyla Ryan
Amid all the talk of ‘womenomics,’ where do women really stand in Japanese society?
Can Japan Change? Yes, It Can!

Can Japan Change? Yes, It Can!

By Devin Stewart
It may not be a revolution, but change is happening in Japan in important ways.

Japan Struggles With Women in the Workforce

Japan Struggles With Women in the Workforce

By Justin McDonnell
Japan has one of the largest gender gaps in the world. What can it do to fix it?

Rhetoric Not Enough for Japan’s Working Women

Rhetoric Not Enough for Japan’s Working Women

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be keen to tout Japan’s untapped labor force, but will he go beyond the rhetoric?

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