[Updated 22 October ’22 to add GSRM] If we mention LGBT, you could visualize rainbow flags waving on the news or a movement. However, you might not have heard of LGBTQQIAAPPO2S before. There are many more identities to represent sexual...
Vegan and vegetarian diets have increased over the past years around the world. The number of the vegan tourists visiting Japan is increasing, however, yet Japanese restaurants are still behind in the vegan movement. Given that more international...
A private organization in Japan called “work with Pride” (hereinafter “wwP”) has announced winners of its annual Pride Index awards on October 11. wwP promotes and establishes diversity management practices regarding LGBT in companies and...
Imagine the challenges you may face as a sexual minority in a rural area in Japan, where the resources and support are limited. Where can you go and who can you turn to in order to find guidance and a sense of community? A coming-out photo project...
Outings with children can be both exciting and challenging, but regardless, things rarely go exactly according to plan. The stress of unexpected occurrences is even greater for parents of children with special needs. Challenged Creative Project run...
Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu Rei Hotel is in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, an hour train ride from central Tokyo. It is the world’s first hotel that utilizes hydrogen energy. Since its opening in June 2018, it has attracted many visitors and guests...
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. set off the “JAL LGBT Ally Charter” from Tokyo International Airport (better known as Haneda Airport) to Naha Airport in Okinawa on August 31. An annual Pink Dot event was held in Okinawa on the following day...
For centuries Japan has portrayed itself as a mono-racial nation of people with straight, jet black hair. However, a recent television commercial has sparked discussions not only about how wrong that idea is, but also about how detrimental it is to...
Cen Diversity Hotel & Café will open Tokyo’s first all inclusive hotel. This will include opening its doors to anyone regardless of religion, sexual orientation, race, or nationality. This hotel, which aims to fully open its doors to the LGBTQIA...