East Asia Forum

Japanese women’s contribution to productivity stymied by outdated policies

Japan ranked 125th among 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum last year. While it had high scores in educational attainment, and health and survival, it was ...
The Conversation

Japan’s problem with women’s equality is getting worse, not better

In the 2025 global gender gap index (GGGI), Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries – still the lowest among the G7 nations and among the poorest performers globally. This is largely because of limited ...

News in easy English: Study says university does not stop women in Japan from marrying

TOKYO -- A new study says it is wrong to say that women who go to university miss their chance to marry and have children.Read the full English articl･･･ ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s New Cabinet Has a Record Number of Women. So What?

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, front center, and his new cabinet pose for a photo at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Credit: Kazuhiro Nogi/Pool Photo via AP ...