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    • Tokyo will start recognizing same-sex civil unions
      News (World)

      Tokyo will start recognizing same-sex civil unions

      Marriage equality, though, remains out of reach.

      Wednesday, May 11, 2022
    • Pic of the Week: Tokyo celebrates Pride
      Life

      Pic of the Week: Tokyo celebrates Pride

      The Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022 Parade was held this week and people came out in droves to support the community and celebrate Pride.

      Saturday, April 30, 2022
    • Police refer trans woman to prosecutors for using women’s bathroom
      News (World)

      Police refer trans woman to prosecutors for using women’s bathroom

      A customer complained that she couldn’t use the women’s room because a transgender woman was in it.

      Friday, January 7, 2022
    • Out American athletes are bringing home 5 medals from the Paralympics
      Life

      Out American athletes are bringing home 5 medals from the Paralympics

      LGBTQ Paralympians earned at least 25 medals in Tokyo during the 12 days of competition.

      Sunday, September 5, 2021
    • The Olympics may have more LGBTQ representation than ever but it still has some major issues
      Life

      The Olympics may have more LGBTQ representation than ever but it still has some major issues

      There is historic representation at the Olympics, but some of the best LGBTQ athletes didn’t make the trip – and the ones that did have been misgendered, publicly maligned, and even outed while in Japan.

      Monday, August 2, 2021
    • International soccer star Kumi Yokoyuma comes out as transgender
      Life

      International soccer star Kumi Yokoyuma comes out as transgender

      One of Japan’s most recognized soccer players didn’t feel safe to come out until they were in America: “I had to explain to them what Japanese culture is like and why I felt the need to hide.”

      Monday, June 21, 2021
    • Japanese politicians refuse to pass LGBTQ rights bill as Olympics approach
      News (World)

      Japanese politicians refuse to pass LGBTQ rights bill as Olympics approach

      One politician said that LGBTQ rights threaten “the preservation of the human race” as advocates push for protections before the Olympics.

      Monday, May 24, 2021
    • Japanese court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional
      News (World)

      Japanese court rules same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

      Japan is the only G7 country that doesn’t treat LGBTQ couples equally with shameful laws that harm them instead.

      Wednesday, March 17, 2021
    • Japan opens Olympic Pride House in Tokyo ahead of summer games
      News (World)

      Japan opens Olympic Pride House in Tokyo ahead of summer games

      Japan’s first permanent LGBTQ center is opening up ahead of next summer’s Olympics.

      Tuesday, October 13, 2020
    • How Japanese homophobia is distinctly different from American homophobia
      Life

      How Japanese homophobia is distinctly different from American homophobia

      What do gay bars have to do with it?

      Sunday, June 14, 2020
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