UK–Japan firms were among those recognised in the inaugural Japan Women Award 2016, presented by Forbes Japan in conjunction with LiB, Inc., a Tokyo-based female employment agency, Japan Today reported on 28 December. The awards recognise female entrepreneurs and firms working to attain gender equality.
Calbee, Inc., which runs a factory in Wales, was recognised for having boosted to 22% the number of women in managerial positions in fiscal 2016, up from 8% in fiscal 2011. Meanwhile, Unilever Japan K.K. was recognised for its efforts to promote a female-friendly workplace.