Men must change to reverse Japan's rapidly declining birthrate At work and at home, it is crucial for men to do their share
Japan must reform its antiquated marriage laws Allowing women to retain their maiden name challenges deep-rooted patriarchal beliefs
Japan Inc should use COVID-19 to end excessive formality Disruption to office life offers the chance to reset a deeply conservative culture
Why having women at the top is not enough Gender balance at all levels trumps the peril of 'womenwashing'
Meetings with women that 'take too long' are a good thing Nonconforming minorities need to challenge groupthink
Japan must love its stay-at-home spouses more Increased flexibility at the office will allow nation to revalue housework
C-suite the last frontier for foreigners eyeing Japan Inc. Increase in background diversity of leadership is a hopeful sign
Japan's Naoki Hanzawa is a TV hero. But is he a role model? Popular drama protagonist encourages workaholic mentality
How Japan's new leader can turn womenomics into a success Suga administration needs to tackle fundamental inequities built into the system
Japan must break the glass fence keeping mothers at home Raised awareness brought about by COVID-19 an opportunity for fundamental change
Can COVID-19 crisis trigger the revival of regional Japan? New generation of urban professionals finally contemplate life outside Tokyo
Kawaii culture hurts Japanese women in business Baby animals are cute but female adults, especially in the workplace, need not be
Pandemic prompts Japan Inc. to question traditional way of working As workers embrace a virtual approach, changes are here to stay
Japan's language gender divide hurts women at work They are expected to use separate vocabulary and more demure tones
Japan needs to switch to sustainable tourism from numbers game After coronavirus, travelers will want deeper experiences the country can provide
Japanese companies can no longer expect lifetime loyalty from workers Millennials want career mobility and stimulating work, not slow progress
Every day is International Men's Day in Japan Country must fight misogyny and sexual harassment from the ground up
Japanese convenience stores need empathy and entrepreneurs to thrive Localization and personalization will help konbini stay relevant
Japan must modernize omotenashi while respecting its philosophy Technology enables balancing of tradition and agility
Empress Masako can shine as a role model for Japanese women Her curtailed career and personal pressures reflect real-world struggles
Japan should take lesson on immigration from Brave Blossoms Rugby team shows rewards for helping foreign workers to properly integrate
Gender diversity in Japan Inc. must blast past tokenism One in 10 female board members is nowhere near ambitious enough for culture change
Helping Japan's 'lost generation' is chance to change whole country We need to acknowledge role of luck in shaping lives and be more inclusive
Japan Inc needs to pay attention to workers' mental health Fight against workplace depression brings human and economic benefits
