Behind the Pretty Faces: 45 Mind-blowing Things About Japanese Women That You Didn’t Know

Paychecks & Patriarchy: Japan’s Corporate Carousel!

Talk about Japan’s corporate realm, where women often swim against the current! Armed with knowledge, skill, and experience, they still frequently encounter roadblocks, sometimes watching opportunities favor their male peers. And if they are lucky enough to bag one? Fortunate! But the paycheck might not match what the guy in the next cubicle earns.

In the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index by the World Economic Forum, Japan clinched the 116th spot out of 146 nations. Not exactly a trophy moment, and while Japan is making strides toward leveling the playing field, the disparity in its workplaces lingers, stirring a pot of emotional discussions.

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