Gender gap persists as Japan’s election field continues to sideline women.
Japan's upcoming House of Councillors election is again drawing criticism from gender equality advocates as data shows fewer than 30% of candidates are women — despite national efforts to promote gender inclusion.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lags behind opposition groups like the Constitutional Democratic Party in fielding female candidates. Structural barriers, cultural bias, and a lack of family-friendly political systems have been cited as ongoing issues.
Activists warn that without stronger quotas and support for women candidates, Japan risks falling further in global gender equality rankings.
Prime Minister Kishida has pledged to promote women’s leadership, but critics call it lip service without real institutional change.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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