LGBTQ

How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.
Just days after his boss threw cold water on marriage equality, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary makes blatantly anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
A new survey shows support for businesses with LGBTQ+-positive messaging - and a surprising level of support for sexual diversity in general.
LDP politician Sugita Mio finally apologized for years worth of discriminatory statements towards LGBTQ+ people and minorities. But why now?
How a 6th grader's curiosity led her to create a book for kids on LGBTQ+ people - and how Japan's LGBTQ+ education still lags.
Cosmetics company Kao Corporation used Coming Out Day to crack jokes - but Japan's LGBTQ+ community wasn't laughing.
How an outdated Japanese law and no same-sex marriage rights denied one transgender parent legal guardianship of her own biological child.
The online art community company announces a series of reforms after a transgender ex-employee accused them of misconduct.
A Japanese talent defends her use of transgender-inclusive language in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

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