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Same-sex couples in Tokyo can now get domestic partnerships
“My biggest fear has been that we would be treated as strangers in an emergency,” one woman said. She and her partner now have a certificate.
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Gay man can stay with husband in Japan in court victory
The couple argued that it’s unfair that they can’t access the same rights as opposite sex couples. The judge agreed… to a point.
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Transgender woman in Japan denied parental rights to her own child
The country’s Supreme Court denied her legal rights to her own biological daughter who was born after she transitioned.
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Australia, Europe & Asia host a vast array of LGBTQ leaders. Meet some of them now
Despite significant geographical and linguistic differences, Australia, Europe, and Asia share at least one strong bond – plenty of activists dedicated to equality for LGBTQ+ people.
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Nintendo announces it will recognize same-sex partnerships even though Japan doesn’t
The massively popular video game company is giving queer employees a “power-up” in the fight for marriage equality.
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Same-sex marriages have swept the globe. Here is the current state of marriage equality
LGBTQ Nation dives into some recent global discussions on marriage equality.
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Couples vow to appeal as Japanese court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional
The decision contradicts a 2021 ruling that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
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Tokyo will start recognizing same-sex civil unions
Marriage equality, though, remains out of reach.
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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.
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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.