Kuraray Reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(109 total reviews)

Fumio Ito

69% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Kuraray has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 109 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kuraray employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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109 reviews
1.0
19 Mar 2026

A Culture of Erasure and "Napoleon" Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

At one time, this was a respected place to work with a sense of community. The pay and benefits remain competitive, but they are no longer enough to compensate for the toxic environment.

Cons

* The "50+ Purge": There is a deeply concerning trend of pushing out experienced women over the age of 50 and replacing them with male counterparts. Loyalty is clearly a one-way street here; the company has lost its ethical backbone and no longer values the institutional knowledge of its veteran female staff. Fake Transparency: Management preaches "openness," but it’s a trap. If you actually speak up or offer constructive dissent, leadership finds a way to eliminate you. It is a "shut up and color" environment where independent thought is penalized. Napoleon Leadership: The current senior leadership operates with an ego-driven, "Napoleon" style. They are more interested in control and optics than in building a sustainable or inclusive culture. Declining Morale: What used to be a great culture has withered into a sad, paranoid workplace where employees are constantly looking over their shoulders.

4.0
18 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good diversity, good Benefits, flexibility

Cons

No promotional opportunities. Lots depend on where you are

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