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Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship: A Developing Sector In Japan'S Entrepreneurial Economy

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  • SONIYA BILLORE

    (Keio University, Japan)

  • AHMAD HJ ZAINUDDIN

    (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia)

  • NORASHFAH HANIM YAAKOP YAHAYA AL-HAJ

    (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)

  • DAPHNE HALKIAS

    (Centre for Migration, Policy and Society, University of Oxford, UK)

Abstract

The role of women in Japan was traditionally restricted to housekeeping and childrearing. Over the years, changes in Japanese lifestyle and attitudes have created new grounds for women to venture into small businesses. Although this new personality aspect of women has been accepted, by and large, in larger cities of Japan, it is yet to be accepted in rural areas. Given this background, it becomes even more challenging for a foreigner — an immigrant woman entrepreneur — to set up shop and conduct business in Japan. This study looks at the status of female immigrant entrepreneurs in Japan. Through a qualitative study, it explores the experiences and challenges female entrepreneurs must face before they achieve stability in their businesses. It highlights and draws attention to areas where changes in governance structure and social acceptance can be made so a more positive environment can be built up and the relationship between Japan and the immigrant entrepreneurs can be strengthened.

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  • Soniya Billore & Ahmad Hj Zainuddin & Norashfah Hanim Yaakop Yahaya Al-Haj & Daphne Halkias, 2010. "Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship: A Developing Sector In Japan'S Entrepreneurial Economy," Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 15(02), pages 165-186.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jdexxx:v:15:y:2010:i:02:n:s108494671000149x
    DOI: 10.1142/S108494671000149X
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    Cited by:

    1. Sara Poggesi & Michela Mari & Luisa Vita, 2016. "What’s new in female entrepreneurship research? Answers from the literature," International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, Springer, vol. 12(3), pages 735-764, September.
    2. Chreim, Samia & Spence, Martine & Crick, David & Liao, Xiaolu, 2018. "Review of female immigrant entrepreneurship research: Past findings, gaps and ways forward," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 36(2), pages 210-222.
    3. De Vita, Luisa & Mari, Michela & Poggesi, Sara, 2014. "Women entrepreneurs in and from developing countries: Evidences from the literature," European Management Journal, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 451-460.
    4. Tianjiao Qiu, 2018. "Influence Of Cultural Practices On Social Support Of Female Entrepreneurs' Startups," Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 23(01), pages 1-21, March.
    5. Angela Hung & Joanne Yoong & Elizabeth Brown, 2012. "Empowering Women Through Financial Awareness and Education," OECD Working Papers on Finance, Insurance and Private Pensions 14, OECD Publishing.

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