Introduction = 1
Establishment of a Women's Bureau in Japan = 37
The women's ineffective prior the International Women's Year = 57
Departure from politics of protection : agenda setting process = 77
Mediator's role of the Women's Bureau : activities in the decision making for the 1986 EEOL = 99
Activity of the Women's Bureau for amendment of the 1999 EEOL = 123
Conclusion = 151
Establishment of a Women's Bureau in Japan = 37
The women's ineffective prior the International Women's Year = 57
Departure from politics of protection : agenda setting process = 77
Mediator's role of the Women's Bureau : activities in the decision making for the 1986 EEOL = 99
Activity of the Women's Bureau for amendment of the 1999 EEOL = 123
Conclusion = 151