shizuka tako's ambition is to become a manager and raise her 2-year-old son. thanks to the company's new system, she was able to hire a babysitter whenever her child became ill. >> translator: the system has been very helpful. even when my child suddenly becomes sick, i don't have to miss work. >> reporter: another company has been trying to increase female managers by changing the mind set of male leaders. this major consulting firm decided that nurturing female leaders is an important task for male managers who hold 90% of supervisory positions. but even senior managers will admit that it's not easy to train female subordinates. >> translator: i can naturally understand my male subordinates. but to be honest, there are some things about female workers that i just don't understand. >> reporter: the company have set numerical goals for the development of female managers, and progress is closely monitored. an evaluation includes whether female manager candidates are assigned critical clients, are given proper roles, and whether they have the right sponsors who