Pride House Tokyo Releases Free Workplace Training Materials on Non-Binary Awareness Developed in Collaboration with Sponsor Companies

Pride House Tokyo, a nonprofit organization, has developed and released workplace training materials on the theme of non-binary individuals (※) titled 'Let's Start by Learning: Working Together with Non-Binary Colleagues' in collaboration with sponsor companies. These materials are based on programs that have been successfully used and highly evaluated in corporate training settings. They are available for free download and can be used by any organization, including companies, institutions, and local governments, for internal training.

※Non-binary: Individuals whose gender identity does not fit within the binary concept of 'male/female' (gender binary).

• The training materials can be downloaded via the link below:

https://pridehouse.jp/news/4764/

※Additional training materials on the following themes are also available: • 'What Allies Can Do: Becoming an Active Bystander!' • 'Let's Start by Learning: Working Together with Transgender and Non-Binary Colleagues'

1. Purpose of the Training

The training materials aim to deepen knowledge about non-binary people and foster deeper understanding by allowing participants to experientially learn (or observe) situations that non-binary individuals commonly face in workplace relationships. The goal is to encourage dialogue on actionable steps and inspire behavioral change.

2. Features of the Training

The training is structured around skits (short plays) and dialogues.

In the skit section, realistic workplace scenarios are enacted by 3–4 participants, including actors portraying non-binary individuals and allies, following prepared scripts. Other participants observe. The skits intentionally include uncomfortable language, unconscious bias, and microaggressions. After the skit, participants discuss how they felt and what improvements they would suggest.

In the dialogue section, participants share their personal reactions and exchange perspectives. Unlike discussions aimed at finding a single correct answer, this dialogue respects diverse viewpoints and values. By sharing varied opinions, participants reflect on themselves, gain new insights, and deepen mutual understanding.

3. Content of the Training

The materials include two workplace scenarios presented as skits. The first depicts casual conversation with a supervisor who unconsciously assumes a gender binary or gender roles. The second shows a team grappling with diverse needs while designing gender-neutral uniforms. Both scenarios portray workplaces 'without malice but not functioning well,' encouraging participants to relate personally.

Additionally, the materials introduce the concept of 'Active Bystander'—taking proactive steps when sexual violence or harassment occurs (or is about to occur)—and provide five concrete actions summarized as 'So-Ba-Ni-I-Te' (Be There).

4. How to Use These Materials in Workplace Training

The materials are released under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), allowing free use for nonprofit purposes such as internal corporate training. We encourage organizations to use these materials to create learning opportunities in the workplace. We welcome feedback and case studies on how the materials are used. For details, visit the link above.

【About Pride House Tokyo】

Initiated around the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Pride House Tokyo is a project involving cross-sector participation from organizations, individuals, companies, and embassies to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Today, it operates under the themes of 'Learning Together,' 'Supporting Together,' and 'Acting Together,' planning and implementing collaborative programs, events, and content on diversity. On October 11, 2020, it opened and began operating 'Pride House Tokyo Legacy,' Japan’s first permanent large-scale comprehensive LGBTQ+ center near Shinjuku Gyoen Station.

Official website: https://pridehouse.jp/

【About Pride House Tokyo Legacy】

Pride House Tokyo Legacy is a permanent comprehensive LGBTQ+ center open to everyone. Its mission is to disseminate LGBTQ+ information and provide a safe and welcoming space. Official website: https://pridehouse.jp/legacy/

【About the Pride House Tokyo Consortium】

Pride House Tokyo collaborates with NPOs and organizations active in LGBTQ+ and social inclusion to plan and implement various joint programs under the themes of 'Learning Together,' 'Supporting Together,' and 'Acting Together.'

(*In alphabetical order as of June 2026) ■ Organizations (15 total) ◎NPO Corporation akta

◎NPO Corporation Anata no SOGIE

◎NPO Corporation Colorful Change Lab

◎Southern Books PRIDE Series

◎Voluntary Group: Sign Language Friends

◎Voluntary Group: Diversity Lounge Toyama

◎Voluntary Group: Reading Salon

◎NPO Corporation Nijiiro Kazoku

◎Certified NPO Corporation Place Tokyo

◎Voluntary Group: Kugimegane no Kai

◎Voluntary Group: UDA (University Diversity Alliance)

◎Voluntary Group: Ritsuniji (formerly Teachers for Diversity)

◎Certified NPO Corporation ReBit

◎Voluntary Group Rainbow Soup

◎Voluntary Group Rainbow Tokyo Kitaku

Companies (27 total) 〈Rainbow〉 ◎Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.

〈Platinum〉

◎Abeam Consulting Co., Ltd.

◎EY Japan Co., Ltd.

◎NTT Corporation

◎MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

◎Gilead Sciences, Inc.

◎Salesforce Japan Co., Ltd.

◎Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

◎Nomura Holdings, Inc.

◎Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

〈Gold〉

◎Accenture Co., Ltd.

◎ASICS Corporation

◎Suntory Holdings Limited

◎Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

◎Pasona Career Co., Ltd.

◎Visa Worldwide Japan Co., Ltd.

◎Fujitsu Limited

◎Bristol-Myers Squibb K.K.

◎Meiji Co., Ltd.

〈Silver〉

◎i-net Corporation ◎Aero Toyota Corporation

◎DAZN Japan Investment G.K.

◎Toyota Motor Corporation

◎Oracle Japan Corporation

◎Hakuto Corporation

◎Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

◎Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.