IKEA Japan, the local branch of the globally recognized home furnishing company from Sweden, in collaboration with its parent corporation, the Ingka Group, is launching their #facethegap campaign. Unveiled on International Day Against Homophobia...
The LGBT-Ally Project, an initiative that unites Out Japan and ally companies with the goal of increasing ally support for the LGBTQ+ community, recently participated in two major Pride events — Kyoto Rainbow Pride Parade Festival on April 15 and...
In Tokyo’s Kanda-Izumicho, Studio Satsukipon stands as a bastion of diversity, embracing artists and staff from a myriad of gender backgrounds, including transgender MtF individuals. Satsuki Nishihara, the visionary founder, has provided...
Over 350 companies and organizations have declared their support for the “Business for Marriage Equality” campaign, championing the cause of same-sex marriage legalization. The goal is ambitious: to gather 500 supporters by the end of...
The “Pride 7 Summit 2023” was held on 30 March in the International Conference Room of the House of Representatives First Members’ Office Building, bringing together LGBTQ stakeholders and supporters from around the world to...
Mamasta, a mom-focused information site, is set to launch a 4-panel comic series featuring the transgender YouTuber trio, “Mutant Wave.” The series began distribution on “Mamasta Select” on March 22, poised for a ten...
Human Rights Now released an official statement last week, calling for the enactment of a law prohibiting discrimination against sexual minorities and the legalization of same-sex marriage. Ahead of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan’s approach...
Come 6 April 2023, the first LGBTQ wedding in a Buddhist temple in Saitama prefecture will be held at Saimyoji Temple in Kawagoe City. The first LGBTQ wedding in a Buddhist temple will be held on April 6, 2023 at Saimyoji Temple in Kawagoe City. The...
Tokyo Rainbow Pride is a well-known non-profit organization that hosts one of the largest LGBTQ-related events in Asia. This event celebrates the diversity of gender and life. Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2023 (referred to as TRP2023) will take place on 22nd...
While the two terms, LGBT and SOGIE, are related to gender, sexual, and romantic minorities (or GSRM,) they refer to quite different aspects. What is LGBT? LGBT stands for “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual.” LGBT has evolved over...