Towards a society where caregiving, household chores, and childcare responsibilities are not disproportionately assigned to a specific gender, enabling everyone to work flexibly—this session explores various countries' approaches, including mandatory women executive quotas, paternity leave policies, and flexible work arrangements, to discuss genuine gender equality and a broader shift in societal mindset.
This year's theme is “Expanding the Circle of Women's Advancement: Changing Society, Transforming Leaders.”
Women governors, mayors, ambassadors to Japan, and business leaders from across the nation will gather to discuss five relatable themes, including lifelong learning and health.
To promote women's advancement throughout Japan, we will hold a conference featuring women mayors and business leaders nationwide, along with women ambassadors to Japan.
This year's theme is “Expanding the Circle of Women's Advancement: Changing Society, Transforming Leaders.”
Women governors, mayors, ambassadors to Japan, and business leaders from across the nation will gather to discuss five relatable themes, including lifelong learning and health.
Program
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- 13:30
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Opening and Introduction of Participating Chiefs
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- 13:50
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Spearkers
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Ambassador of the United Mexican States
H.E. Ms. Melba Pría
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Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria
H.E.Ms. Marieta Arabadjieva
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Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
H.E. Ms. Petra SIGMUND
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Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia
H.E.Ms. Monika Simonyan
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Mayor of Minato-ku
Ai Seike
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Mayor of Kodaira-shi
Yoko Kobayashi
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Mayor of Daito-shi
Nobuko Ohsaka
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In a time when relearning and career rebuilding are essential, women’s growth depends not only on acquiring skills but also on meeting diverse people who encourage them and having role models. This session shares mentoring systems and networking initiatives from various countries, exploring mechanisms that foster learning and connections.
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Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia
H.E. Ms. Aleksandra KOVAČ
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Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda
H.E. Ms. KAAHWA Tophace
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Ambassador of Norway
H.E. Ms. Kristin IGLUM
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Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Ms. Mukasine Marie Claire
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Ambassador of the Burkina Faso
H.E.Mrs. Bibata NEBIE/OUEDRAOGO
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Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica
H.E.Ms. Sussi Jiménez Núñez
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Mayor of Ohira-Mura
Hiromi Ogawa
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Mayor of Chiryu-shi
Tomoko Ishikawa
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In the era of a 100-year lifespan, women’s careers require continuous reskilling and flexible redesign. This session shares local initiatives supporting women’s relearning, as well as efforts toward side jobs and entrepreneurship, and discusses how municipalities can better support women’s career development.
登壇者
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Mayor of Sotogahama-machi
Yuiko Yamazaki
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Mayor of Sakata-shi
Akiko Yaguchi
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Mayor of Shinagawa-Ku
Kyoko Morisawa
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Mayor of Hekinan-shi
Yukiko Koike
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Mayor of Ikeda-shi
Tomoko Takizawa
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Traditional top-down leadership is reaching its limits. Now more than ever, we need a new approach to management—one grounded in dialogue, empathy, and flexibility. This session explores how to create inclusive workplaces where people facing diverse circumstances—such as parenting, caregiving, or health challenges—can continue working with peace of mind. It also examines the roles and responsibilities of women mayors in leading this shift.
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Mayor of Yuza-machi
Yumi Matsunaga
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Mayor of Hasuda-shi
Kyoko Yamaguchi
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Mayor of Kita-ku
Kanako Yamada
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Mayor of Nagakute-shi
Sato Yumi
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Mayor of Tadaoka-Cho
Ayako Koreeda
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Mayor of Hita-shi
Michiko Mukuno
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As more women are leaving regional areas, creating environments that make them want to stay—or return through U, I, and J turns—is essential for sustainable community development. This session highlights initiatives and success stories from local governments, and explores what makes a city truly appealing to women.
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Mayor of Rusutsu Mura
Hisako Sato
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Mayor of Tako Machi
Tomiko Hirayama
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Mayor of Zama-shi
Mito Sato
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Mayor of Kotoura-cho
Mariko Fukumoto
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Mayor of Aso-shi
Kazuko Matushima
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- 14:50
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Declaration announcement
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- 14:55
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Closing remarks