I love parts of the culture and Tokyo was really fun to visit -- I will definitely will be returning soon. It was disheartening to hear of the misogyny that permeates the work culture there. It wasn't that I think they don't enjoy risk, but rather how they don't seem to exercise choice? I can't imagine being satisfied where things are so rigid. Between their socially conservative laws, the misogyny and rigidity of employment, the idea of working there is really off putting.
I'll give you the misogyny, but that is something that is honestly changing - and a lot of female Japanese professionals are actually refusing to date seriously or marry specifically because they don't want to give up their career and are advancing in their companies.
