Nichia Chemical Industries has many children; generous childcare leave and bonuses, and the president is also supportive

Nichia Chemical Industries, a major manufacturer of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), has another face: that of a company with many children. Just under 10% of babies born in Tokushima Prefecture, where the company's headquarters are located, are the children of this company. Behind this lies a number of initiatives, including childcare leave taken by 70% of eligible men, a birth gift of up to 1 million yen, and ease of working reduced hours. Presid…