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Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Promote LGBTQ Awareness, But Not Guarantee Rights
June 13, 2023

Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Promote LGBTQ Awareness, But Not Guarantee Rights

By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan is the only member of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations that does not have LGTBQ legal protections. 

How the Silent Majority in Japan Is Hindering Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
June 09, 2023

How the Silent Majority in Japan Is Hindering Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

By Jio Kamata
Polls consistently show a majority of Japanese favor same-sex marriage – but not enough to apply political pressure. Opponents, however, are vocal. 
Japan’s LDP Promises to Push Forward LBGTQ Bill
April 28, 2023

Japan’s LDP Promises to Push Forward LBGTQ Bill

By Jeremiah May
Japan, as this year's G-7 host, has been under pressure to bring its LGBTQ policy framework into line with the world's other liberal democracies.

The Politics of Sexual Minorities in Japan
March 15, 2023

The Politics of Sexual Minorities in Japan

By Vindu Mai Chotani and Olivier Ammour-Mayeur
Despite efforts at the local level, LGBTQ rights won’t move forward much unless the LDP can find the political will to make it happen. 

Japan’s Prime Minister Battles Fallout After Anti-LGBTQ Gaffe
February 13, 2023

Japan’s Prime Minister Battles Fallout After Anti-LGBTQ Gaffe

By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese government’s handling of homophobic comments by a top aide is under intense scrutiny as it seeks to revive a formally shelved LGBTQ bill.

How LGBT+ Communities Overcame Japan’s 2011 Triple Disaster
May 20, 2022

How LGBT+ Communities Overcame Japan’s 2011 Triple Disaster

By Natasha Fox
LGBT+ people found themselves marginalized from Japan’s state-run disaster relief – so they created their own alternatives. That can serve as a model for other efforts around the world.

Japan Edges One Step Closer to Marriage Equality
March 29, 2021

Japan Edges One Step Closer to Marriage Equality

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s LGBTQ+ community rejoices after a court ruling backs the right to same-sex marriage.  
Japan’s Same Sex Couples Sue Government, Demanding Marriage Equality
February 20, 2019

Japan’s Same Sex Couples Sue Government, Demanding Marriage Equality

By Thisanka Siripala
Same sex couples leveraged Valentine’s Day to pursue marriage equality in Japan.

Japan’s Supreme Court Upholds Surgery as Necessary Step for Official Gender Change
February 05, 2019

Japan’s Supreme Court Upholds Surgery as Necessary Step for Official Gender Change

By Thisanka Siripala
A law forcing transgender people to remove their reproductive organs before registering a gender change comes under fire. 

Japanese Universities Make Efforts to Be More LGBT Friendly
July 06, 2018

Japanese Universities Make Efforts to Be More LGBT Friendly

By Thisanka Siripala
Schools in Japan are taking steps to support equal access to education for LGBT students.

Setagaya Ward Becomes Second in Japan to Recognize Same-Sex Couples
August 20, 2015

Setagaya Ward Becomes Second in Japan to Recognize Same-Sex Couples

By Kyla Ryan
Could the announcement trigger a domino effect?
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