A new video, featuring Japan's efforts to promote active participation of women in workplace, added to JapanGov !! Japanese companies are introducing initiatives to support women who wish to pursue careers while also raising children, thereby giving them a more active role in driving the Japanese economy. As the role of diversity played in the workplace and business is widely recognized, "Womenomics" becomes an indispensable part of "Abenomics" to revive Japan's economy and boost productivity. Y

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