My husband and I are from the US, considering relocating to Japan. My husband is Nisei on his father's side (white american on his mom's). Sadly both my husbands parents have passed away, and he has no ties to anyone currently living in Japan, hence why I ask a question here.
I have heard over the years that Japan is quite behind the US in many ways when it comes to equal rights between the sexes. As a white foreigner, this may not greatly affect me, but we have kids, and we would want to go in with our eyes open. I am also a working mom, a scientist, and would ideally be attending grad school while there.
Original literature as well as personal anecdotes would be lovely.
Thanks!
by xantheppe