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Track the progress of LGBTQ+ rights in Japan, featuring news on marriage equality lawsuits and the growing visibility of the queer community.
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Japanese court allows trans woman to legally change gender without surgery

Japan’s Supreme Court Issues Landmark Trans Rights Ruling
Law

Japan’s Supreme Court Issues Landmark Trans Rights Ruling

The ruling had far-reaching implications in a country that is still hostile to LGBTQ+ rights, including marriage equality.

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Tracking 2022's LGBTQ+ Gains and Losses Across the Globe

From Japan to Argentina, this year saw uneven movement for equality.

LGBTQ+ demonstration in Japan
World

Tokyo Same-Sex Couples Start Receiving Partnership Certificates

The certificates don't confer all the rights of marriage but represent a step forward, activists say.

Tokyo Pride celebration
World

Tokyo Plans Recognition of Same-Sex Unions, But Not Marriage Equality

Tokyo has proposed offering certificates to same-sex couples that would give them access to privileges now denied them.

Tokyo Pride Participants
World

Tokyo Plans to Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships Next Year

Japan is the only G7 country that does not recognize same-sex marriages.

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World

Pressure Mounts on Japan to Enact LGBTQ+ Protections Before Olympics

Activists and community members rallied in Tokyo as the world's eyes turn to Japan.

Vivienne Sato
World

Vivienne Sato: 6 Diary Entries From a Japanese Drag Queen

Walk in the heels of a Tokyo drag star, whose story is depicted in Queer Japan.

Queer Japan
film

'Queer Japan' Shows the Asian Nation's 'LGBT Boom' in New Trailer

A new documentary by Graham Kolbeins showcases out leaders in the Asian nation's rainbow movement.

Vivienne Soto in Queer Japan
film

How a Canadian Manga Lover Made a Must-See Doc on 'Queer Japan'

Documentarian Graham Kolbeins discusses his journey of chronicling the LGBTQ movement in the Asian nation.

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