Global Gender Gap Report: Progress and Setbacks in Gender Equality

Japan plans to increase women's participation in society, especially in politics, after a report by the World Economic Forum showed the country was struggling to narrow the gender gap. Japan ranked 125th out of 146 countries in gender parity this year, with the lowest ranking in economic participation and opportunity. The country's gender parity in political empowerment was one of the world's lowest, behind China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Investors are pressuring Japanese businesses to diversify their boards, and voters and activists are pushing politicians to take action.