Japan

Japan’s supreme court rules in favor of forced sterilization of trans people

The court said that there might be "problems" for a child if a parent is transgender.

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This Japanese school just introduced gender-neutral uniforms

The school said that it wanted girls and LGBTQ students to be more comfortable in their uniforms.

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Rugby team’s new black jerseys stretch to reveal a hidden pride rainbow

The team wanted to get creative in their support of LGBTQ equality, so they designed something the rugby world has never seen before.

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This former New Zealand lawmaker became an unlikely hero to Japan’s LGBT community

He noticed an uptick in Twitter followers from Japan. He wasn't sure why, until they filled him in.

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Ivanka Trump gave a speech on women’s empowerment in Japan & no one showed up

A White House spokesperson "pulled a Spicer" and gave a crazy excuse to explain the incredibly low attendance.

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Japanese brides celebrate their love with an epic Disney wedding

You have to see these pictures.

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Thousands celebrate Japan Pride

A colorful parade was the culmination of the Tokyo Rainbow Pride festival, an event supported by 190 companies and Japanese politicians.

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One of Japan’s most popular boybands just dropped a song about stealing gay kisses

The guys from the popular boy band exchange 36 kisses in this music video, sending it viral immediately.

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All-Star volleyball players settle their squabble with a kiss

The crowd cheered during their fight over who fouled, as it escalated into a face to face showdown, then cheered even louder when they kissed.

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Japanese elects its first out transgender man to public office

Transgender man Tomoya Hosoda, 25, was recently elected to the council in Iruma, Japan, a city of about 150,000 people.

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