Dynam, Awarded PRIDE Index Gold for Six Consecutive Years, Supports Tokyo Pride 2026 "Pride Parade"
Dynam Corporation, which operates pachinko halls in 46 prefectures nationwide, participated in and supported the "Pride Parade" at Tokyo Pride 2026, held on June 7th (Sunday) at Yoyogi Park and surrounding areas in Shibuya and Harajuku. Tokyo Pride is Asia's largest LGBTQ+ event. Since participating in "Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2019" in April 2019, the company has been working to create a workplace environment and systems where all employees can demonstrate their abilities regardless of gender or sexual orientation. These efforts have been recognized, earning the company the highest Gold rating in the "PRIDE Index" for six consecutive years since 2020. This year, Dynam participated as a supporting company of the "LGBT- Ally Project" organized by Out Japan Inc. Dynam will continue to strive to foster a corporate culture where everyone can work vibrantly by accepting diverse sexualities, lifestyles, and careers, in line with its Diversity & Inclusion policy.
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Dynam Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akira Hosaka), which operates pachinko halls in 46 prefectures nationwide, participated in and supported the "Pride Parade" at Tokyo Pride 2026, held on June 7th (Sunday) at Yoyogi Park and surrounding areas in Shibuya and Harajuku.
Tokyo Pride is one of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ events. Through various programs, including the parade, it aims to foster a society free from prejudice and discrimination, where LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, government, and corporations can think together about human rights.
Since participating in "Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2019" in April 2019, our company has been committed to developing a workplace environment and systems that enable all employees to leverage their full potential, irrespective of their gender or sexual orientation. In recognition of these efforts, we have received the highest Gold rating in the "PRIDE Index," an evaluation index for LGBTQ+ issues established by the "work with Pride" organization, for six consecutive years since 2020. This year, we participated in the event as a supporting company of the "LGBT- Ally Project" organized by Out Japan Inc., offering our support to the parade.
*The "PRIDE Index" is an evaluation index for LGBTQ+ issues in companies and organizations, established by the NPO "work with Pride."
Dynam will continue to strive to foster a corporate culture that embraces diverse sexualities, lifestyles, and careers, allowing everyone to work vibrantly, in line with our Diversity & Inclusion policy.
■ Executive Comment
Experiencing the energy of the parade, one of Asia's largest, firsthand, I was once again deeply impressed by the importance of understanding diverse ways of living and values. Our company's initiatives related to LGBTQ+ are now in their eighth year. We will continue to advance efforts to create an environment where everyone can feel secure and demonstrate their abilities, regardless of gender or attributes.
Haruko Mochizuki, Director in charge of Human Resources Department
＜Dynam's Main Initiatives＞
1. Policy
We communicate messages from management to employees and disseminate information about our LGBTQ+ initiatives both internally and externally.
2. Representation
We have established consultation services both inside and outside the company to provide support for employee inquiries. To visualize our allies within the company, we have created an Ally Community and distribute LGBT-Ally stickers.
3. Inspiration
We strive to enhance employee awareness and understanding by including LGBTQ+ related content in our employee education system and conducting regular compliance training, which covers SOGI harassment.
4. Development
In August 2020, we introduced a same-sex partnership system under certain conditions. Upon submission of required documents and company approval, a certificate is issued. Certified partners are eligible for various benefits and allowances equivalent to legal marriage. The use of assumed names is also permitted under specific conditions.
5. Engagement/Empowerment
We participate in events organized by "Out Japan Inc.," which serves as an external consultation service, to exchange information with other companies and engage in external communications.
For details on other initiatives, please visit our corporate website.
https://www.dynam.jp/activity/sustainability/philosophy.html#sk04
Dynam Corporation
We aim to reform pachinko into an "everyday entertainment that anyone can easily enjoy" and to become "Pachinko that lives with the community." To achieve this, we operate a chain of pachinko halls throughout Japan. As of June 2026, we operate 387 stores in 46 prefectures nationwide, focusing on low-stakes gaming such as 1-yen pachinko.
・Dynam Official Website: https://www.dynam.jp
・Dynam Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/dynamjp
・Dynam Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dynamjp
・Latest Brand Movie (Released February 10, 2026)
"Pioneering with the People" Chapter: https://youtu.be/_sY08J_Y3cY
Tokyo Pride is one of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ events. Through various programs, including the parade, it aims to foster a society free from prejudice and discrimination, where LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, government, and corporations can think together about human rights.
Since participating in "Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2019" in April 2019, our company has been committed to developing a workplace environment and systems that enable all employees to leverage their full potential, irrespective of their gender or sexual orientation. In recognition of these efforts, we have received the highest Gold rating in the "PRIDE Index," an evaluation index for LGBTQ+ issues established by the "work with Pride" organization, for six consecutive years since 2020. This year, we participated in the event as a supporting company of the "LGBT- Ally Project" organized by Out Japan Inc., offering our support to the parade.
*The "PRIDE Index" is an evaluation index for LGBTQ+ issues in companies and organizations, established by the NPO "work with Pride."
Dynam will continue to strive to foster a corporate culture that embraces diverse sexualities, lifestyles, and careers, allowing everyone to work vibrantly, in line with our Diversity & Inclusion policy.
■ Executive Comment
Experiencing the energy of the parade, one of Asia's largest, firsthand, I was once again deeply impressed by the importance of understanding diverse ways of living and values. Our company's initiatives related to LGBTQ+ are now in their eighth year. We will continue to advance efforts to create an environment where everyone can feel secure and demonstrate their abilities, regardless of gender or attributes.
Haruko Mochizuki, Director in charge of Human Resources Department
＜Dynam's Main Initiatives＞
1. Policy
We communicate messages from management to employees and disseminate information about our LGBTQ+ initiatives both internally and externally.
2. Representation
We have established consultation services both inside and outside the company to provide support for employee inquiries. To visualize our allies within the company, we have created an Ally Community and distribute LGBT-Ally stickers.
3. Inspiration
We strive to enhance employee awareness and understanding by including LGBTQ+ related content in our employee education system and conducting regular compliance training, which covers SOGI harassment.
4. Development
In August 2020, we introduced a same-sex partnership system under certain conditions. Upon submission of required documents and company approval, a certificate is issued. Certified partners are eligible for various benefits and allowances equivalent to legal marriage. The use of assumed names is also permitted under specific conditions.
5. Engagement/Empowerment
We participate in events organized by "Out Japan Inc.," which serves as an external consultation service, to exchange information with other companies and engage in external communications.
For details on other initiatives, please visit our corporate website.
https://www.dynam.jp/activity/sustainability/philosophy.html#sk04
Dynam Corporation
We aim to reform pachinko into an "everyday entertainment that anyone can easily enjoy" and to become "Pachinko that lives with the community." To achieve this, we operate a chain of pachinko halls throughout Japan. As of June 2026, we operate 387 stores in 46 prefectures nationwide, focusing on low-stakes gaming such as 1-yen pachinko.
・Dynam Official Website: https://www.dynam.jp
・Dynam Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/dynamjp
・Dynam Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dynamjp
・Latest Brand Movie (Released February 10, 2026)
"Pioneering with the People" Chapter: https://youtu.be/_sY08J_Y3cY
FAQ
What kind of company is Dynam?
Dynam is a company that operates pachinko halls nationwide, aiming to reform pachinko into "everyday entertainment that anyone can easily enjoy."
What are Dynam's initiatives regarding LGBTQ+?
They strive to create a workplace environment where all employees can demonstrate their abilities regardless of gender or sexual orientation, and have received the Gold rating in the "PRIDE Index" for six consecutive years.
What is Tokyo Pride 2026?
It is one of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ events, aiming for a society free from prejudice and discrimination by thinking about human rights.
Why did Dynam participate in Tokyo Pride?
As part of fostering a corporate culture that accepts diverse sexualities under its Diversity & Inclusion policy, they participated to support the parade.
What are Dynam's future prospects?
They will continue to strive to foster a corporate culture that embraces diverse sexualities, lifestyles, and careers, allowing everyone to work vibrantly.