Among the wards, Setagaya and Nakano launched initiatives in November to register the relationships of same-sex couples in the same way as for common-law couples. Read more
Drag shows and lip-sync karaoke may not be traditional holiday get-togethers, but they deck the halls just the same. Read more
This is the first time that a living organ transplant between same-sex partners has been disclosed in Japan. Read more
In August, Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia failed to meet FIFA’s own human rights requirements in their bid for the World Cup. Read more
The group says the guidelines ignore female athletes’ rights and undermine fairness and safety. Read more
The Biden administration sought to restore a provision clarifying that discrimination “on the basis of sex” includes sexual orientation and gender identity. Read more
Rainbow flags were flown and waved through Tokyo’s busy Shibuya and Harajuku areas for Tokyo Rainbow Pride events this weekend, with around 15,000 people marching through the streets on Sund... Read more
The rooftop bar Commune in Shibuya's Parco building feels more like a club, packed with screaming fans. On stage, drag king Derek Toro’s hair is full of gold glitter as he flaunts his s... Read more
Same-sex couples in Hokkaido have appealed a high court ruling from earlier this month that recognized Japan's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage as unconstitutional but den... Read more
It’s a Sunday night, and Eagle Tokyo Blue, a nightclub in Shinjuku’s Ni-chome neighborhood, is filled to the brim with a raucous crowd fired up for the Tokyo Kiki Lounge. A rotating panel of... Read more
