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Nobuko Kobayashi

Nobuko Kobayashi is a partner with EY-Parthenon, the strategic consulting arm of EY Strategy and Transactions. Based in Tokyo, she specializes in the consumer sector with a special focus on multinational corporations operating in Japan.

Gender equity is coming to Japan's workplaces

Women are getting a lift from family, social and corporate developments

Employers should encourage risk-taking to beat impostor syndrome

Fear of failure is sapping spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation

Japanese businesswomen need more than a place at the table

Many companies focus on appearances rather than better management

A community approach could be the cure for Japan's baby woes

Throwing more money at families is unlikely to meaningfully increase births

Japan's 'Miss Contests' reflect society's high demands on women

Nation is not alone in expecting superwomen with both brains and beauty

Japan has lessons to teach the world on sustainable innovation

History of struggle with harsh natural conditions has fostered ingenuity

Companies must experiment to find sustainable solutions that fit

Rising sentiment that business must do more than maximize shareholder value

Japanese companies must capitalize on gender gap disclosure rule

Pay data should force management to set road maps for improving women's status

Japan needs more STEM research, not tours, to revive innovation

Better bridges between academia and commercial applications are vital

Women can help revive innovation for Japan Inc.

Encouragement of female advancement in STEM fields will bring out new ideas

Women must learn to harness the power of networking

Leveraging weak ties will carry all of us further

Rewire global capitalism to save the planet

Sustainability should be a team effort between market and the state

Japan's economic emergency requires more than 'new capitalism'

Fumio Kishida should focus on reinvigoration, not reinvention

Rolling with the punches hurts Japanese women

Grassroots actions must challenge the norm

COVID boom in collectibles adds value to society

Luxury items withstand time, and economic bubbles too

Normalize entrepreneurism to revive Japan's economy

Innovation springs from being unconfined by rules

Mending link between politics and people can reinvigorate Japan

We must embrace democratic values by advancing the liberal agenda

Former princess Mako's marriage holds a mirror to Japan

Controversial union shows why reform to patriarchal system should start at the top

All the best stuff is made in Japan, but is that sustainable?

Local manufacturers can remain competitive if they stay relevant

Can a kinder capitalism mend broken confidence in America?

U.S. has a chance to redefine its leadership