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In this month’s Feature, we interview seven female entrepreneurs and company directors who are blazing a trail in Japanese business circles, building and leading “a society where shine. EThe Feature begins with an interview with Kimie Iwata, a pioneer in the movement for women’s empowerment in Japan.
Kimie Iwata, chairperson of the Japan Institute for Women’s Empowerment & Diversity Management, answers our questions.
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Reviewing the Fourth World Assembly for Women: WAW! 2017
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Kaori Fujiwara doubled sales of a popular breakfast cereal in just two years as head of the brand’s marketing department.
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Shoko Takahashi’s start-up is helping to change lifestyles and prevent diseases.
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Mina Ishiwatari has overseen the return to popularity of a famous “non-beer Edrink.
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Yuko Nakazawa’s start-up UPQ has created a sensation in Japan’s home appliance manufacturing industry.
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Programmer Masako Wakamiya is building IT communities for the elderly.
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Chika Tsubouchi is steering a traditional fishing business to success using a novel sales strategy.
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