LGBTQ in Japan
A Trans Woman’s Marriage in Japan is in Jeopardy Over Legal Limitations
"We've effectively broken the system."
By Kelsey Lark 2 min read
College Couple To Take Wedding Photos in 26 Countries For Marriage Equality in Japan
This lesbian couple is planning a trip around the world to fight for LGBT rights.
LGBTQ in Japan: Avoiding the Closet, Revisited
Do people come out of the closet at work in Japan and if so — how?
Terrace House’s first openly LGBT member proves Japan’s ignorance toward sexual minorities
Shunsuke Ikezoe's bravery challenged Japan's implicit “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
A Night Out in Doyamacho, Osaka’s LGBT District
Bar hopping through the gayest nightspot in western Japan.
Popular Children’s Anime Transcends Gender Norms with New “Magical Girl” Character
Precure (Pretty Cure) reveals the newest member of their magical girl lineup — a boy.
LGBT in Japan: Yes, it Gets Better!
Being queer in Japan hasn’t always been easy, but I want to be one of many voices that says it gets better.
Be a Teacher and an Ally in your English Classes in Japan
Students worried about being judged, bullied or rejected miss out on countless educational opportunities. As a teacher, you have the power to minimize that fear. Here are some key tips to create a safe space in class.
Queer Dating in Japan: Dos and Don’ts
Inter-cultural dating is already challenging, let alone when you include all the difficulties of LGBT life. Read on for tips on dating and communicating with your LGBT Japanese partner.
LGBTQ in Japan: Avoiding the Closet
If you’ve ever seen a Japanese horror movie, you know that closets in Japan are no place for the living — let alone us queer folk. Here are some ways to avoid and escape the closet, no matter what you’re doing in Japan.
A Night Out in Ni-chome, Tokyo’s Gay District
Join me on a tour of one of Japan’s most famous gay haunts: Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ni-chome. Lesbian and gay, Japanese and expat alike swarm there every weekend for drinks, dancing and debonair strangers. Let’s party.
LGBTQ in Japan: Finding Community and Getting Out There
It’s actually very easy to get out there in a country where, for several reasons, you may choose not to be entirely “out.”
