TOKYO -- Japanese businesses have made progress in naming more women who have risen through the ranks to executive positions, but female participation in management still falls far short of levels in Western nations.
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Japan adds female executives but they take only 8% of board seats
Participation falls well short of West even after 60% jump over two years
Japan has made strides in boosting women's participation in the management of corporations.
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