http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn2...RIs8E.facebook
Japan's ranked in 101st place in Gender Equality ranking.
It isn't anything to be surprised about as long as the majority of politicians are conservative. I also felt they could change a few things around to catch up with the rest of first economy countries, I'd doubt it will happen any time soon even when Ishihara resigns completely. And I identify myself as a conservative but Japan seems to be on the far right.