The History of Tokyo Pride: Protest, Party and Progress
The history of Pride is the history of a struggle. Following the…
What Is Kemono? Japan’s Furry Culture Explained
Kemono, literally the Japanese word for “beast” or “animal,” is now used…
Tokyo’s Tsurumi Brats Make LGBTQ+ Rugby History at the Bingham Cup
The Tsurumi Brats, Tokyo’s inclusive rugby team, welcoming members of all genders…
Iga Mayor Receives Same-Sex Couple’s Marriage Filing, Pushes for Its Acceptance
On 4 August 2026 the Mayor of Iga City in Mie Prefecture…
Experiencing WorldPride Amsterdam with Ikuo Akiba
This year, Japan Gay Guide was lucky enough to visit Amsterdam for…
Inside Booking.com’s Travel Proud at WorldPride Amsterdam 2026
This year, Japan Gay Guide was fortunate enough to visit WorldPride Amsterdam…