A majority in Japan support marriage equality for same-sex couples. But will new PM Ishiba Shigeru do anything about it? Here’s what we know about his current stances on marriage and other issues such as separate spousal surnames.
A Florida school district has banned a Japanese boy’s love manga despite the series having no explicit scenes. You won’t believe what they recommend replacing it with…
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.
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.
The Tokyo Marathon, saying it wants to be the most inclusive race in the world, is adding nonbinary and Duo categories this year.
In 2024, Japan crept closer to equality and acceptance for LGBTQ people. However, full equality still remains out of reach for many.
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.
A lesbian couple in Japan say conditions for them were so bad in their home country that Canada has granted them refugee status.
A notorious anti-trans book was about to make its way to Japan’s shores – until employees at Kadokawa spoke up.
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