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87% in Japan Say Sexual Diversity Should Be Honored: Survey
A new survey shows support for businesses with LGBTQ+-positive messaging - and a surprising level of support for sexual diversity in general.
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Japanese Politician Sugita Mio “Apologizes” for Her Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Remarks
LDP politician Sugita Mio finally apologized for years worth of discriminatory statements towards LGBTQ+ people and minorities. But why now?
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6th Grader Interviews LGBTQ+ People, Makes Picture Book for Kids
How a 6th grader's curiosity led her to create a book for kids on LGBTQ+ people - and how Japan's LGBTQ+ education…
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Kao Corp. Slammed on Twitter for its National Coming Out Day Jokes
Cosmetics company Kao Corporation used Coming Out Day to crack jokes - but Japan's LGBTQ+ community wasn't laughing.
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Tokyo Court Denies Transgender Parent Legal Rights To Own Child
How an outdated Japanese law and no same-sex marriage rights denied one transgender parent legal guardianship of her own biological child.
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Pixiv Announces Reforms After Harassment of Transgender Employee
The online art community company announces a series of reforms after a transgender ex-employee accused them of misconduct.
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Japanese Star SHELLY Defends Trans People in Abortion Remarks
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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A Revision to Japan Border Controls Recognizes Same-Sex Partnerships
A statement by Suzuki Takako, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.