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Japan’s Struggling Single Mothers Expose the Flaws of Womenomics

Japan’s Struggling Single Mothers Expose the Flaws of Womenomics

By Thisanka Siripala
As the pandemic exacerbates poverty rates among single mothers, the shortcomings of womenomics reforms are on full display.

Japanese Mothers Struggle to Cope After Virus Shuts Schools

Japanese Mothers Struggle to Cope After Virus Shuts Schools

By Associated Press
The four-week school shutdown is causing serious headaches for Japan's working mothers.
How Does Japan’s Aging Society Affect Its Economy?

How Does Japan’s Aging Society Affect Its Economy?

By Simran Walia
The aging crisis will have major impacts on Japan's economy. What can the Abe government do to mitigate the damage?

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 2019: Feast or Famine

Japan 2019: Feast or Famine

By Anthony Fensom
Economist Jesper Koll on what to expect from Abenomics and Japan's economy in 2019.

Japan’s Finance Ministry Sexual Harassment Scandal Sparks National Wake Up Call

Japan’s Finance Ministry Sexual Harassment Scandal Sparks National Wake Up Call

By Thisanka Siripala
While the government wraps its head around sexual misconduct embroiling a finance official, social unrest deepens.

Japan and Norway: Elevated Economic, Geopolitical and Gender Equality Cooperation on the Horizon

Japan and Norway: Elevated Economic, Geopolitical and Gender Equality Cooperation on the Horizon

By Wrenn Yennie Lindgren and Petter Y. Lindgren
Bilateral ties between Tokyo and Oslo are set to converge, with multiple areas for cooperation.
Closing The Gap: Asia’s Slow Progress on Equality

Closing The Gap: Asia’s Slow Progress on Equality

By Anthony Fensom
Gender equality remains a distant pursuit for much of the Asia-Pacific region, despite the economic and social benefits.

Aging Asia: Turning Demographic Weakness to Strength

Aging Asia: Turning Demographic Weakness to Strength

By Anthony Fensom
Will developing Asia get old before it gets rich?

‘Womenomics’ Comes to Japan's Defense Sector

‘Womenomics’ Comes to Japan's Defense Sector

By Mayuko Yatsu
Women are making in-roads in the Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces, but more needs to be done.

What’s Ailing Womenomics?

What’s Ailing Womenomics?

By V. Ayano Ogawa
Despite government efforts, cultural pressures continue to dissuade many women in Japan from joining the workforce.
Women Will Save Japan

Women Will Save Japan

By Ankit Panda
Improving women's political and economic participation will be central to preserving Japan's status as a global heavyweight.

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