How Outdated Legislation In Japan Could Be Holding Modern Women Back

4 Japanese Laws That Desperately Need To Be Amended For Women

By The Savvy Team
July 4, 2024 | #MeToo, Gender Issues, Lifestyle

Sign the petition to help change Japan’s strict job-hunting culture.

Stop Job Hunting Discrimination With #ShukatsuSexism

By The Savvy Team
January 6, 2021 | Gender Issues, Lifestyle

How Japan’s Cookie Cutter Approach To Appearance Is Holding Back Women

In Japan, One Size Does Not Fit All Women

By Louise George Kittaka
February 19, 2020 | Gender Issues, Japanese Culture, Women's Issues

Professor Chizuko Ueno holds nothing back when it comes to gender discrimination

7 Things You Can Learn About Gender Inequality From Chizuko Ueno

By Suzanne Bhagan
September 19, 2019 | Gender Issues, Inspiring Women, Lifestyle

Legally things are better than they seem for women in Japan—at least on paper.

10 Laws that Benefit Women in Japan

By Brooke Larsen
August 20, 2019 | Gender Issues, Lifestyle, Women's Issues

Speaking with the actress and writer who is standing up for dress code equality in the Japan workplace

Interviewing #KuToo Founder Yumi Ishikawa

By Amelie Marie Nishizawa
August 2, 2019 | Gender Issues, Inspiring Women, Interviews, Lifestyle

These Women Share Their Thoughts on a Complicated and Controversial Issue

#KuToo: What Do Women in Japan Think About the Movement?

By Jes Kalled
June 28, 2019 | Careers, Gender Issues, Inspiring Women, Interviews

Event Is Set for Nov. 14, and You’re Invited.

Contribute to Japan’s Diversity & Gender Equality Playbook at ‘Deepen the Dialogue’

By Victoria Vlisides
November 9, 2018 | #MeToo, Gender Issues, Lifestyle

The ongoing event has a grass-roots feel backed up with strategic goals

‘Deepen The Dialogue’ Initiative Targets Japan’s Gender Inequality

By Victoria Vlisides
March 28, 2018 | Gender Issues, Lifestyle