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In Japan, women in the workplace encounter numerous challenges that significantly hinder their career advancement and professional growth. One of the most pervasive issues is gender-based discrimination. Women often face biases in hiring processes and promotions, leading to the underrepresentation of women in senior management positions. Despite being equally qualified, female employees may be overlooked in favor of their male counterparts, contributing to a systemic “glass ceiling” that is difficult to penetrate.