A movement calling for women's clothing to include pockets is gaining traction in Japan, prompting a change in the apparel industry.

Many women's jackets, pants and skirts either lack pockets or have only shallow pockets, leading to criticism among 911±¬ÁÏÍø women that such clothing is inconvenient for work as there is nowhere to keep business cards.

Corporate employee Ayako Urasawa, 37, bought a jacket three years ago when she got a job.