Japan's efforts to promote women in senior corporate roles face significant challenges, as a recent survey shows that only 13 female CEOs lead the 1,643 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's prime market, representing just 0.8% of such positions. This stagnation in gender diversity reflects a broader struggle for the government, which aims to have women occupy at least 30% of executive roles by 2030. Comparatively, a 2022 OECD report revealed that women held only 15.5% of executive positions in Japan, lagging behind countries like the UK and France. Additionally, Japan ranked 27th out of 29 developed economies in a 'glass ceiling index' study by The Economist. Despite these setbacks, some progress has been noted, with the number of female board members doubling in the past five years and notable appointments like Mitsuko Tottori as Japan Airlines' first female president. However, overall, Japan continues to rank poorly in international gender equality metrics in both business and politics.