Women in Japanese Politics: Progress Amid Persistent Hurdles

Despite incremental gains, female politicians in Japan face significant challenges in achieving equal representation.

Yuriko Koike wins a third term as Tokyo governor, highlighting the slow rise of women in Japanese politics.
Japan's global gender-equality ranking remains low, with female representation in parliament at just 10.3%.
Cultural expectations and family responsibilities hinder many women from pursuing political careers.
Prime Minister Kishida's party aims for 30% female representation in a decade, but finding candidates is difficult.
Gender bias and harassment are common obstacles for women in Japanese politics.