LGBTQ
Japan LGBTQ Workplace Survey Finds Many in Community are Struggling
A new survey by a leading LGBTQ rights group in Japan finds many in the community struggling for acceptance and support in…
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NEWS
School Segregates Black Japanese Student at Graduation Over Hair
A Black Japanese student said he just wanted to honor his roots with his hairstyle. He ended up not participating in his…
LGBTQ
In Historic First, Japan Grants LGBTQ Woman Refugee Status
A Japanese court granted a Ugandan LGBTQ woman refugee status in a decision experts say could make things easier for all refugees.
NEWS
Is Japan’s New Adult Video (AV) Law Working?
It was intended to protect women. But is Japan's new AV law working? Some signs say yes - but detractors still exist…
POLITICS
14% of Local Assemblies in Japan Have Zero Women: Report
A new survey shows that women in Japan are often shut out of government, not just at the national level, but the…
LGBTQ
Japan PM’s Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
Just days after his boss threw cold water on marriage equality, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary makes blatantly anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
SOCIETY
Stop Making Parents Carry Used Diapers Home, Japan Tells Daycares
Japan's government is calling on the country's daycares to end a stinky practice of forcing parents to haul their kids' dirty diapers…
LGBTQ
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.