How Japan is encouraging more women into STEM

Jul 17, 2023

There are many successful women in STEM fields in Japan who can serve as role models for young girls.

There are many successful women in STEM fields in Japan who can serve as role models for young girls. Image: Pexels/Edward Jenner

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Yuna Kato works with male students at her college club to produce a light human-powered aircraft at the school, at Tokyo University in Tokyo, Japan June 30, 2023, in this screen grab from video.

Yuna Kato works with male students at her college club to produce a light human-powered aircraft at the school, at Tokyo University in Tokyo, Japan June 30, 2023, in this screen grab from video. Image: REUTERS/Chris Gallagher

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