Mixed-gender Olympic Oath takers being considered for Tokyo Games
Organizers are considering having one female and one male athlete swear the Olympic Oath at the upcoming Tokyo Games opening ceremony, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Traditionally, one athlete from the host nation recites the oath on behalf of all games participants ...
The push to find real solutions to sexual harassment is ongoing, even in ‘safe’ Japan
Experts believe that many victims of sexual harassment in Japan aren't aware that what their harassers are doing is wrong. That is changing, however.
Japan can embrace change this International Women's Day
From athletic fields to board rooms, however, Japan has a long way to go toward gender equality. This is more than just a social issue. It is an economic opportunity for Japan.
Why a Japanese man proudly took his wife's last name
Shu Matsuo Post calls himself a feminist, but he wasn't born one. For the first 28 years of his life, he says he never tried to understand what it was like to be a girl or woman in a patriarchal society. He eventually met his ...
Viewing history through the lens of gender
More women need to be visible in historical narratives, but equally more girls and women need to be empowered with the technical skills to write their own narratives in the digital age.
From bad to worse: Japan slides 11 places to 121st in global gender equality ranking
The nation’s attempts to create “a society in which women shine” are falling well short of its G7 peers and much of the rest of the world.
Where women see bias, men see a 'pipeline' problem
McKinsey's enormous new data set shows diverging opinions on what stalls young women's careers.
Japan's labor market is still rigged against women
Despite a push from the government, hiring and promotions work in favor of old men and against women.
The roles of women in influential positions
Sociologist Chizuko Ueno continues to be a driving force for gender equality in Japan.
Why Japan can't fail womenomics in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity's talent gap is exacerbated by low numbers of women in the field.
A Japanese trailblazer who wore stilettos
Businesswoman Yoshida Haruno dedicated her life to promoting leadership roles for women in the public and private sectors.
Preventing issue fatigue on womenomics
The most critical message that needs to be heard in Japan is that gender equality is an economic issue that helps both men and women live better lives.
