This article examines the history and current state of feminism in Japan, exploring the major feminist organizations and movements that are active today. It looks at the successes achieved so far, such as increased access to education for girls and improved labor rights for female workers, but also highlights the challenges facing Japanese feminists such as persistent gender inequality in pay and promotion opportunities at work, entrenched patriarchal attitudes towards gender roles within society, and a lack of recognition for female achievements across many fields. The role of male allies is discussed, as well as how the media portrays feminism in Japan. Finally, it is concluded that although progress has been made over recent decades when it comes to increasing access to educational opportunities and improving labor rights, there is still much work left to do when it comes to achieving true gender equality both politically and socially.