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Japan's Gender Pay Gap Is Wide

Japan's gender pay gap is extremely wide. It's so wide that it's among the worst in the world, particularly among highly developed nations. That's because women are basically expected to make less than men, and the issue is ingrained in Japanese culture. However, recent Japanese prime ministers have tried to address the issue with middling success. That said, Japanese women are put in charge of finances when they marry.

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In fact, husband's are expected to hand over their earnings to their wives so that they can do with as they will. Still, companies in Japan have a way to go in addressing the gender pay gap.