The lack of support for working mothers

Despite the fact that more and more women in Japan are entering the workforce, the country still faces significant challenges in promoting gender equality and supporting working mothers.

Japan's long working hours and rigid work culture can make it difficult for working mothers to balance their careers and their families. This can lead to a decline in the number of children being born and can make it difficult for women to advance in their careers. In addition, Japan also faces a shortage of affordable childcare options, which can make it difficult for working mothers to find reliable care for their children. This can discourage women from having children and from entering the workforce.

Japan's male-dominated culture can also perpetuate stereotypes and prejudice against working mothers, which can make it difficult for women to advance in their careers and can discourage them from having children.

The lack of support for working mothers is contributing to Japan's declining birth rate and its aging population. With fewer children being born and more women choosing not to have children, the population is declining and the proportion of elderly citizens is increasing.