LGBTQ

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.

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

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

A look at the life and legacy of ryuchell, the Japanese talent, model, and LGBTQ+ activist who was never afraid of redefining themselves.

For the first time, Japan's Supreme Court has ruled on workplace rights for sexual minorities, siding with a transgender plaintiff.

Partnership systems for same-sex couples in Japan are close to covering the entire population - but are no substitute for true equality.

Japan's Central Shrine Administration has taken an aggressively anti-LGBTQ stance. But some Shinto shrines are bucking the prejudice.

A lesbian couple in Tokyo says two different hospitals refused them maternity services, forcing them to scramble to find appropriate care.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not move on marriage equality - even though a majority of its own supporters approve.