Applications Open for FY2026 Nadeshiko Programs
Overview
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, opened applications on August 31, 2026, for the FY2026 Nadeshiko Selection and FY2026 Next Nadeshiko Companies Supporting Dual Careers and Shared Parenting. Beginning this fiscal year, a system will also be established to recognize particularly advanced companies among those selected for the Nadeshiko Selection as Hall of Fame Companies.
Key points
- Applications opened for the FY2026 Nadeshiko Selection and Next Nadeshiko Companies Supporting Dual Careers and Shared Parenting.
- Beginning this fiscal year, a Hall of Fame system will be established to recognize particularly advanced companies among those selected for the Nadeshiko Selection.
- The selection will emphasize the connection between women's advancement and improved corporate value.
Overview
In collaboration with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has selected companies excelling in promoting women's advancement as Nadeshiko Companies since FY2012. Since FY2023, it has selected companies excelling in support for balancing work and family responsibilities, enabling dual careers and shared parenting regardless of gender, as Next Nadeshiko Companies Supporting Dual Careers and Shared Parenting.
This fiscal year, emphasis will be placed not only on the extent of initiatives, but also on whether the systems and initiatives are linked to management strategy and whether they lead to improved corporate value.
Impact
The Nadeshiko Selection introduces companies to investors as attractive investment opportunities, aiming to promote investment in these companies and accelerate their initiatives. It also publishes the nonfinancial information of applicant companies for capital and labor markets, thereby promoting information disclosure.
Details
All listed companies that responded to the Women's Advancement Survey will be eligible, with selections made by industry. Up to approximately 30 Nadeshiko Companies will be selected from companies promoting career development support from recruitment through appointment and work-family support regardless of gender. Industries with fewer than 300 listed companies as of the end of July 2026 will have a maximum of two selections, while industries with 300 or more will have a maximum of three.
Up to approximately 20 Next Nadeshiko Companies excelling particularly in work-family support regardless of gender will be selected. Applicants may apply for either one program or both, but companies selected as Nadeshiko Companies will not be selected as Next Nadeshiko Companies.
A Hall of Fame system will be established beginning this fiscal year. Companies selected for the Nadeshiko Selection multiple times, including this fiscal year, that continuously pursue outstanding initiatives within their industries and promote women's advancement leading to improved corporate value will be reviewed and recognized. Application procedures can be confirmed through the link.