Key changes that ushered in the golden era of Japanese women's golf

Hisako “Chako” Higuchi won the 1977 LPGA Championship (now KPMG Women’s PGA) to become the first Japanese player to win an ...
International Monetary Fund

Japan’s gender gap

A lack of gender equality in career opportunity and long work hours perpetuate wage differences between men and women Japan is not making progress in gender equality, at least relative to the rest of ...
The Nation

Gender Inequality Is Driving a Mental Health Crisis in Japan

For many Japanese women, social isolation stems from deep economic problems and social inequalities that the Ministry of Loneliness will never address. Women in Japan are underrepresented in politics, ...
Time

Japan Is Trying to Revitalize Its Economy. Naomi Koshi Wants to Make Sure Women Aren’t Left Behind

Naomi Koshi remembers handing out flyers outside a train station during her second mayoral campaign in 2016, when an older man walked up to her and said, “You are too strong for a woman,” and kicked ...

India To Face Japan, Australia, Chinese Taipei In AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

India have been placed alongside Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei in the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.
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AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup: India in tough Group C with Japan, Australia

India have been drawn into a challenging Group C alongside Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei for the AFC U20 Women's Asian ...