Diversity management has become an important issue worldwide, and in Japan, it is no exception. But the country has been very slow to make progress in gender equality. The world economic forum ...

The selection of multicultural athletes to represent Japan at such moments--unthinkable a few decades ago--comes as organizers made “diversity and inclusion” an Olympic theme. But like many ...

Her rise could help make Japan more accepting of diversity. Osaka was born to a Japanese mother and a Haitian father. Though she represents Japan professionally, her recent successes have been ...

It is up to the voters to decide whether Japan should move toward a future where diversity in lifestyles will be embraced and the dignity of individuals will be respected.