Tokyo has announced the introduction of a same-sex partnership system within the fiscal year. This is a huge step forward to realizing gender diversity. However, it is not legally binding in Japan, meaning that it depends on the individual whether...
From time to time, we see individuals take to social networks and Q&A sites like Quora, seeking answers to gender and sexuality topics. The questions reveal a world seeking to understand LGBTQ matters, including the search for one’s...
[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...
It’s been a wild year. Japan hoped to see the end of COVID in 2021, especially with its implementation of vaccinations. It has affected all aspects of life, which pains us with each news of loss and pain. But certain local governments have been...
Zenbird Media has covered a myriad of topics in 2021. While changes in Japan are slow, the editors of Zenbird do see positive changes and have identified possible solutions (even though, we hoped for more speed). Despite the 2nd year of...
“as is” is an underwear brand designed for transmen and transwomen. It is developed by Nissen Inner who takes in feedback from customers to create the most suitable innerwear by being close to each person’s mind and body. “as is” wants them to...
NPO ReBit opened Diversity Career Center, specializing in career support for LGBTQ struggling with mental illnesses such as depression and also those with developmental disabilities. ReBit aims to address the specific need for societal understanding...
A crowdfunding project has begun for the @here app to develop a platform where LGBTQ can find services that understand sexual diversity. The team’s survey showed 69% LGBTQ rejecting products and services because of that lack of understanding...
An exhibition featuring ten illustrators will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo celebrating all forms of husbands and wives regardless of sexuality. Along with the message that “LOVE is LOVE,” the works exhibited are based on the theme of the...
In Japan, the term LGBTQ+ is slowly becoming more widely known, but there is still a lack of understanding in various situations. When it comes to the medical field, some members of the LGBTQ+ community may hesitate to visit a hospital or feel...