The period from 2016 to 2026 is being hailed as “The Decade of the Female Lawyer,” as women increasingly break barriers in law schools, law firms, government roles, and leadership positions.
Tomoko Inotsume, the protagonist of “Tora ni Tsubasa” (The Tiger and Her Wings) is modeled on one of the first three female lawyers in Japan. The NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.) morning TV ...