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LGBTQ

This Shinto Shrine in Hyogo, Japan Openly Welcomes LGBTQ Couples

Japan's Central Shrine Administration has taken an aggressively anti-LGBTQ stance. But some Shinto shrines are bucking the prejudice.

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Despite Broad Public Support, Japan’s LDP Balks on Marriage Equality

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not move on marriage equality - even though a majority of its own supporters approve.

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…

LGBTQ

Japan Reacts Fiercely to PM Secretary’s Anti-LGBTQ Remarks

How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.

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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.

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.

LGBTQ

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.

POLITICS

Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds

Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity and women's rights. Now the new member of the ruling…