TOKYO —

Freelance news presenter Mao Kobayashi, 25, was the guest speaker at an event on Saturday organized by Nikkei WOMAN magazine to announce the top 100 “women-friendly” companies.

Kobayashi told the gathering: “One’s work life can be just as fulfilling as one’s private life.  Our challenge is to find the right balance between working life and private life. You may find tough challenges in your job but find something that you can enjoy doing and always be ready to smile.”

P&G was ranked the best company for women in Japan.

6 Comments

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  Azrael at 04:32 PM JST - 6th April

  Excellent initiative!

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  okapake at 06:48 PM JST - 6th April

  What is P&G? The U.S. giant?

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  bobcatfish at 08:05 PM JST - 6th April

  must have been a great speech

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  eastokyo at 01:58 AM JST - 7th April

  I love Mao and that 1990s look she sports looks good even through the glass ceiling.

  ネットで賃貸！！

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  Sebarashii at 11:41 PM JST - 7th April

  What's a "freelance news presenter"? Sounds like she reads the paper to random people in the streets.

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  Nessie at 01:51 AM JST - 8th April

  What's a "freelance news presenter"?

  A gussied up name for blogger, I'd guess.

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