Women Rising to the Challenge

From boardrooms to startups, female professionals are increasingly visible and influential. This shift is marked by some notable trailblazers, like Tomoko Namba, founder of DeNA, one of Japan’s largest mobile gaming companies, and Haruno Yoshida, a former vice president at BT Japan who broke new ground in telecommunications.

The country has also seen a steady increase in “shesha” (female company presidents), particularly in sectors like retail and wellness, which men traditionally dominate. These women are leading companies while also reshaping corporate culture, advocating for flexible work arrangements and diversity. This makes the corporate ladder more colorful and inclusive than ever.