It's been four years since the gender parity law was passed in Japan, with an aim of fielding an equal number of female and male candidates in elections. Still, the male-dominated political environment has not changed.
Women make up 33.2% of all candidates running in the July 10 House of Councillors election. This is the first time the ratio of female candidates has topped 30% in any Diet election. Considering that half of voters are women, however, it's only natural to have the same proportion among candidates.
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