Pride House Tokyo, Meiji, and Dai Nippon Printing Co-host DEI Promotion Event Featuring 'Diversity Package'

Can a single package we pick up spark a wider societal conversation about diversity?

On March 12, 2026, Pride House Tokyo, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with Meiji Co., Ltd. and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), held an event at DNP Plaza to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a source of 'color' in business and society, using the 'Diversity Package' as its theme for the fourth consecutive year.

This event was designed as a platform to practice 'Collective Impact,' where companies and NPOs collaborate to solve social issues by using familiar consumer products as a catalyst for promoting understanding of diversity. Pride House Tokyo participated in this initiative as a means to create new social value through corporate collaboration, offering perspectives from the LGBTQ+ community and insights into social awareness.

■About the 'Diversity Package' Project

This project, led by Meiji and DNP in collaboration with Pride House Tokyo, aims to convey messages that respect diverse values and relationships to society through product packaging. It has been developed through workshops.

A new design for 'Marble Diversity,' a limited edition package of Meiji's colorful small chocolates 'Marble,' was jointly planned and adopted illustrations created by DNP Group employees with disabilities. By connecting multiple packages, the design expresses people passing on their thoughts like a baton, symbolizing diverse connections.

For more details on the background and initiatives of this product's development, please refer to the press releases issued by Meiji and DNP.

・Meiji Release: https://www.meiji.co.jp/corporate/pressrelease/2026/02_02/index.html

・DNP Release: https://www.dnp.co.jp/news/detail/20177878_1587.html

■Cross-Company Dialogue Expands, Creating Opportunities for DEI Promotion Practice

The event was attended by participants from diverse backgrounds, including HR and DEI managers from various companies, and members of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Presentations were given by Igarashi (Representative Director) from Pride House Tokyo, Ms. Miyabe and Ms. Hirano (Department: Human Resources Development, DE&I Promotion Group) from Meiji, and Mr. Nakagawa (Department: Diversity & Inclusion Promotion Office) from DNP. They shared insights on the potential of social messaging originating from the 'Diversity Package' and the significance of creating social value through collaboration between companies and NPOs.

↓Presentation on the significance of collaboration between companies and NPOs, and scenes from the event venue.

Furthermore, the event included an interactive workshop for participants to create original packages. Through this workshop, participants deepened their connections with each other and had the opportunity to internalize the concept of diversity. Dialogue transcending corporate boundaries emerged at the venue, creating a space where the 'baton of thoughts' was passed on, leading to future actions.

■Future Outlook

Pride House Tokyo will continue to promote initiatives that foster understanding of diversity through collaboration with various sectors, including corporations, government, and local communities. We will expand our activities towards realizing a society where everyone can live authentically.

■Event Overview

●Date & Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 18:00 - 19:30

●Venue: DNP Plaza (1-14-1 Ichigayata-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

●Format: In-person only

●Co-hosts: Meiji Co., Ltd. / Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. / Pride House Tokyo (NPO)

●Target Audience: Corporate HR/DEI managers, Employee Resource Group (ERG) members, individuals interested in the theme, etc.

【Meiji Co., Ltd.】

Meiji Co., Ltd. contributes to people's healthy and fulfilling lives by offering a wide range of products and services in the 'Food and Health' domain, including confectionery, dairy products, and nutritional foods. The Meiji Group positions Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) as a key management issue for achieving the 'Meiji Group 2026 Vision.' Based on the 'Meiji Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy,' we are working to create a work environment where diverse talent can maximize their abilities, promote activities of employee ally networks, and foster understanding of diversity through products and communication. https://www.meiji.co.jp/

【Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP)】

Since its establishment in 1876, DNP has grown into one of the world's largest comprehensive printing companies, offering a diverse range of products and services across various fields. By combining DNP's unique strengths in 'P&I' (Printing & Information) and deepening collaborations with diverse partners, DNP creates new value that solves social issues and meets the expectations of society and people.

To achieve such value creation sustainably, DNP is promoting Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). Through initiatives such as promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ and supporting ally communities, DNP strives to create a psychologically safe work environment and actively engages in solving social issues through collaboration with companies, government, and NPOs. https://www.dnp.co.jp/

【About Pride House Tokyo (NPO)】

Pride House Tokyo, in collaboration with NPOs and individuals involved in LGBTQ+ and social activities, as well as corporations and sports organizations, plans and implements collaborative programs across eight teams focusing on specific themes: 'Education & Diversity Promotion,' 'Culture, History & Archives,' 'Wellness & Support,' 'Athlete Initiatives,' 'Festivals, Sports Events & Volunteering,' 'Creating Spaces,' 'System Building,' and 'Legacy Operation Team.' https://pridehouse.jp