Japan
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This former New Zealand lawmaker became an unlikely hero to Japan’s LGBT community
Thursday, November 30, 2017He noticed an uptick in Twitter followers from Japan. He wasn't sure why, until they filled him in. -
Ivanka Trump gave a speech on women’s empowerment in Japan & no one showed up
Monday, November 6, 2017A White House spokesperson "pulled a Spicer" and gave a crazy excuse to explain the incredibly low attendance. -
Japanese brides celebrate their love with an epic Disney wedding
Wednesday, May 31, 2017You have to see these pictures. -
Thousands celebrate Japan Pride
Thursday, May 11, 2017A colorful parade was the culmination of the Tokyo Rainbow Pride festival, an event supported by 190 companies and Japanese politicians. -
One of Japan’s most popular boybands just dropped a song about stealing gay kisses
Tuesday, April 18, 2017The guys from the popular boy band exchange 36 kisses in this music video, sending it viral immediately. -
All-Star volleyball players settle their squabble with a kiss
Tuesday, March 28, 2017The crowd cheered during their fight over who fouled, as it escalated into a face to face showdown, then cheered even louder when they kissed. -
Japanese elects its first out transgender man to public office
Saturday, March 18, 2017Transgender man Tomoya Hosoda, 25, was recently elected to the council in Iruma, Japan, a city of about 150,000 people. -
Gay Buddhist monk is also a makeup artist who helps trans people look their best
Monday, January 23, 2017While Buddhist monks usually dress in an austere fashion, Nishimura believes, "It isn’t wrong if it helps you deliver your message to people." -
Japanese snacks features kissing queer couples on their packaging
Friday, December 30, 2016Two different manufactures have teamed up to create packaging that shows couples kissing when you put their products side by side. -
Together 30 years, gay couple weds in VA hospital when told it’s legal now
Thursday, September 15, 2016Right after the ceremony, Takashi had to leave his new husband behind in the hospital to return to Japan and hope he could get back to America in time.
