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LGBTQ
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.
A certain realization led one Tokyo Rainbow Pride participant to protest, and call attention to one company's much-needed policy updates.
Last year, the J-Twitter community went gaga over FamilyMart branded socks. Now, the major convenience store chain is back at it again - and is supporting the LGBT+ community in the process.
The Fish With One Sleeve, by director Tsuyoshi Shoji, is a film about a Japanese trans woman returning to her hometown to see old friends.
In what could be a major advance for LGBT rights in Japan, Tokyo will soon support full partnership benefits for same-sex couples.
The Uniqlo commercial has been praised for its unambiguous and realistic portrayal of an LGBTQ+ couple
In an interview with UJ, Pato-Chan, a trans Filipina woman in Japan detained for 15 months, explains her ongoing struggle.
Japan's conservative Buddhist community hasn't always been accepting of sexual minorities - but things are changing for the better.
Why a new Webcast that aims to educate people on gender issues without judgment is being hailed by some viewers as "revolutionary".