Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Introduction : enriching our discourse on diversity and inclusion in Japan

Part I. Understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion in business

2. The transition of diversity and inclusion policies and corporate behavior in Japan

3. Diversity and inclusion orientation in Japanese companies : does industry make a difference?

4. The influence of workforce diversity on the financial performance of Japanese companies

5. Conforming while being distinct : the impact of social identity on perceived inclusion and business opportunity opportunity identification of Vietnamese entrepreneurs in Japan

6. Diversity, inclusion, and disability in Japan : the usefulness of reasonable accommodation

Part II. Issues and cases of diversity and inclusion in higher education

7. Reasonable accommodation and information accessibility for students with disabilities in Japanese higher education

8. Inclusive policymaking through the development of an open-access database for research and education

9. Promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education : insights from Japanese women leaders at Tsuda University

10. Promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education : the case of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Part III. Commentary

11. Diversity and inclusion : historical perspectives on their significance and necessity in Japan