The high visibility of the LGBT community in Japan is encouraging companies to help sexual minorities become comfortable in the workplace . A survey conducted by Dentsu Inc. in April found that 7.6 percent , or one in every 13 , of some 500 people polled identified themselves as a member of Japan 's LGBT community . The surprisingly high ratio has created a sense of urgency among companies that the lack of policies promoting diversity at work might draw criticism that they disregard minority rights , while also emphasising the strength of the LGBT community as a potential market . " Work with Pride , " is an initiative that aims to create LGBT - friendly work environments in the country .
The increasing visibility of the LGBT community in Japan is encouraging companies to help sexual minorities feel comfortable in the workplace. A survey conducted by Dentsu Inc. in April found that 7.6 percent, or one in every 13, of some 70,000 people polled identified themselves as a member of Japan's LGBT community. The surprisingly high ratio has created a sense of urgency among companies that the lack of policies promoting diversity at work might draw criticism that they disregard minority rights, while also emphasising the strength of the LGBT community as a potential market. "Work with Pride," is an organization that aims to create LGBT-friendly work environments in the country.