She has covered educational and social issues including decreasing birthrates, gender inequality, and economic disparities in Japan. Ms. Yamamoto founded a female journalist's association in 2001 wishing to create a professional network among female journalists in Japan. There are now two chapters, one in Tokyo and one in Nagoya, with a current membership of over 250. Today, the network has worked to introduce and foster such new concepts to Japanese society as the work-life balance, diversity, and supporting non-profit organizations through the positive use of media. KOREA