"In a diverse society, we can benefit from a range of perspectives and become aware of aspects that were previously overlooked" — Yoko Kamikawa
The celebration of International Women's Day is a reminder of the many improvements Japan must make to end the discrimination in wages, boardrooms and beyond.
In a new series, Miyo Yamamoto speaks candidly about the opportunities and challenges for women entrepreneurs in Japan — and the positive changes underway.
Japan's first constitution tells us to "Cherish harmony above all else," and today it is remarkable women who are leaving their indelible mark on our world.
This International Women's Day, JAPAN Forward presents the stories of 14 exceptional women who let nothing get in the way of achieving their dreams.
Code Chrysalis co-CEO Yan Fan is leading by example, pulling women into the world of technology and empowering them to make a difference in society.
Takano is pioneering a more inclusive approach for Japanese and foreign students at the American School in Japan and is one of the inspiring women in...
Hoshino's discovery has opened up new avenues for cancer treatment. Her outreach to young women will also multiply the value of future scientific research.
A look at some of the women who have broken out and are standing above the crowd in their fields in every corner of life in...
~~ Listen in as JAPAN Forward sports editor Ed Odeven and guest Mie Kajikawa talk about her career journey. Kajikawa, a volunteer interpreter at the 1998...
As a corporate executive for many years, she “stayed silent so that everything would go smoothly.” She realized one couldn’t run City Hall that way.
On International Women’s Day, JAPAN Forward introduces some of the women who seek to overcome social barriers by speaking out, finding work-life balance, and embracing diversity.
