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Tokyo Plans to Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships Next Year
Japan is the only G7 country that does not recognize same-sex marriages.
How a Canadian Manga Lover Made a Must-See Doc on 'Queer Japan'
Documentarian Graham Kolbeins discusses his journey of chronicling the LGBTQ movement in the Asian nation.
40 Fabulous Photos From Tokyo Rainbow Pride
Tokyo Rainbow Pride celebrates Tokyo’s LGBTQ community in performances and a parade held across two days.
24 Sweetly Sexy Gay Male Artworks by Japanese Artist Torajiro
His artwork struck us immediately in an emotional way, reminding us of school boy crushes and the wistful ache of longing.
A Front Row Seat to Tokyo's Vibrant Rainbow Pride
Things are finally changing in Japan's capital, and this year's Pride reflects that.
Japanese court allows trans woman to legally change gender without surgery
The woman successfully argued that Japan's surgery requirement for receiving a legal gender change presented her with huge financial and physical burdens.
Tokyo Same-Sex Couples Start Receiving Partnership Certificates
The certificates don't confer all the rights of marriage but represent a step forward, activists say.
Pressure Mounts on Japan to Enact LGBTQ+ Protections Before Olympics
Activists and community members rallied in Tokyo as the world's eyes turn to Japan.
LGBTQ+ Activists Urge Japan to Pass Equality Act Before 2021 Olympics
The Summer Olympics are set to begin July 23 in Tokyo.
Human Rights Group Tells Japan to Stop Sterilizing Trans Citizens
An outdated law comes under new scrutiny leading into the 2020 Olympics.
18 Photos of the Secret Gay Scene in Tokyo
Shinjuku Ni-Chome has the highest concentration of gay and lesbian bars of any neighborhood in the world.
'Close-Knit' Is Japan's First Transgender Feature Film
Close-Knit, directed by Naoko Ogigami, is Japan's first mainstream movie about a transgender woman.
Japan’s Supreme Court Issues Landmark Trans Rights Ruling
The ruling had far-reaching implications in a country that is still hostile to LGBTQ+ rights, including marriage equality.
Tracking 2022's LGBTQ+ Gains and Losses Across the Globe
From Japan to Argentina, this year saw uneven movement for equality.
Tokyo Plans Recognition of Same-Sex Unions, But Not Marriage Equality
Tokyo has proposed offering certificates to same-sex couples that would give them access to privileges now denied them.
Vivienne Sato: 6 Diary Entries From a Japanese Drag Queen
Walk in the heels of a Tokyo drag star, whose story is depicted in Queer Japan.
'Queer Japan' Shows the Asian Nation's 'LGBT Boom' in New Trailer
A new documentary by Graham Kolbeins showcases out leaders in the Asian nation's rainbow movement.
Japan's First Out Gay Lawmaker Vows Same-Sex Marriage 'Will Happen'
Taiga Ishikawa believes his historic election represents a sea change in public support of LGBTQ issues.
On Valentine's Day, Japanese Couples Sue for Marriage Equality
Couples are fighting for love in the socially conservative island nation.