The cosmopolitan cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong are attracting motivated Japanese women who are disillusioned by the hidebound culture of the business world at home.
Many Japanese women trying their luck there are apparently enjoying successful careers, or at least having a good time preparing for one.
Yoshie Nagashima, 39, decided to take a chance in China nine years ago when she was working for a major Japanese electronics maker.
In Japan, she was frequently accused of being too pushy, and whenever she received a favor from her boss it invited jealousy from her male colleagues. (Japan Times)
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