For the Kishida administration’s “Women's Basic Policy 2024” to matter, it should truly expand participation by women at the workplace and in local communities.
The bill aims to prevent biological males who have changed their legal gender from committing sexual crimes in female-only spaces like public baths and toilets.
Kyodo News alleged recent comments by Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa discriminated against certain women. But is this really the case?
Grieving for the women of Israel and Gaza, Yoko Kamikawa believes restoring human dignity and peace in the Middle East would be easier with more women...
Rahm Emanuel says Japan is now a full security partner. He discusses expectations for the April Summit, including investments in tech and education, and gender.
"With 90% of our domestic workforce comprising women, our achievements are inseparable from their active participation" — CEO Kikuta of Dai-ichi Life Holdings
Junko Kemi started kay me when she was just 30. Since then, she's been on a journey to help women become groundbreakers in the business world...
"In a diverse society, we can benefit from a range of perspectives and become aware of aspects that were previously overlooked" — Yoko Kamikawa
An event in Otemachi featured speakers such as former Justice Minister Masako Mori, who shared how communication could be a potent tool for empowering women.
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.
Naked festivals are adapting to the modern era, including the Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri, where women participated for the first time in its 1,200-year history.
Mitsuko Tottori, who has dedicated her career to safety and service, will be the first woman to lead Japan Airlines — or any major Japanese airline.