"Women are becoming a significant presence in the nation's workforce, owing to corporate efforts to expand employment as well as household finances that require working wives.Of all women aged 25-39 in Japan, 69.8% held jobs in 2012, the highest level ever recorded, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said Friday"
Source: Employment Of Women In 20s, 30s Reaches Record Level
Nikkei.com
July 13th 2013