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The Boyfriend: Japan’s First Same-Sex Dating Reality Show’s A Global Hit

Critics worldwide are hailing Japan's The Boyfriend as great TV - and LGBTQ advocates say it's just the message that Japan needs right now.

Osaka Court Again Overturns Asylum Denial for LGBTQ Refugee

Is Japan warming up to refugees? An Osaka court has overturned a denial of a gay man's request for asylum - the second time it's done so.

Tokyo Marathon 2025 To Include Nonbinary and Disabled People

The Tokyo Marathon, saying it wants to be the most inclusive race in the world, is adding nonbinary and Duo categories this year.

LGBTQ in Japan: The State of the Law and Society

In 2024, Japan crept closer to equality and acceptance for LGBTQ people. However, full equality still remains out of reach for many.

In First, Gay Couple in Japan Wins Common Law Marriage Designation

For the first time in Japan, a local government recognized same-sex spouses on a residence certificate as acommon-law marriage. Now, it looks like other governments may follow suit in a move that could pressure Japan's central government to act.

Japanese LGBTQ Couple Win Political Asylum in Canada

A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee status.

Japanese Publisher Kadokawa Cancels Release Of Anti-Trans US Book

A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan's shores - until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.

Japan’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Requiring Sterilization for Gender Change

In a major win for transgender people in Japan, the country's high court has struck down a law requiring sterilization for gender change.

Japanese Court: Sterilization as Criteria for Gender Status Change Unconstitutional

In Japan, legal gender status can only be changed following surgery and sterilization. A court decision now calls this unconstitutional.

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