This chapter delves into the challenges and progress of women in Japan's workforce and education, addressing barriers and stereotypes that have hindered their advancement. It also reflects on the hopeful generational changes in attitudes toward gender roles and work-life balance, signaling a potential shift towards equality.
We look at Japan's policy to boost its economy by getting more women into the workforce.
It was announced back in 2013 by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and dubbed 'Womenomics'.
Mr Abe gave a deadline of 2020 to significantly increase the number of women in leadership roles. But that date quietly came and went without the target even getting close.
However could things could be starting to change? Japan Airlines new CEO Mitsuko Tottori is a woman, and that has restarted conversations. We hear from her, and from young women in the country about their hopes for the future.
Produced and presented by Mariko Oi
(Image: Mitsuko Tottori, chief executive officer of Japan Airlines Co. Credit: Getty Images)