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Which Japan Visa Options Apply to Same-Sex Couples?
People often search for a ‘same-sex partner visa’ for Japan, but Japan does not offer one standard visa under that name. The possible route may...
Best Lesbian Dating Apps in Japan: Which App Fits Your Language and Goals?
There is no single lesbian dating app that is best for everyone in Japan. A Japanese-speaking resident looking for community may want something different from...
LGBTQ+ Japanese Celebrities to Know, From Pioneers to Today
Japan’s entertainment industry includes LGBTQ+ singers, actors, television personalities, and so much more. This guide introduces a curated group of LGBTQ+ Japanese celebrities, from postwar...
What Is a Fudanshi? Meaning, Origin, and Its Place in BL Fandom
A fudanshi (腐男子, ふだんし) is a Japanese term commonly used for a male fan of Boys’ Love (BL) media or imagined male-male fictional pairings. BL...
What Did Wakashū Mean in Edo Japan?
Wakashū (若衆) was a historical Japanese term for a male youth in the stage between childhood and adulthood, especially in Tokugawa or Edo-period Japan. Hairstyle,...
Toyama to Hold Its First Pride March on 21 September 2026
Toyama Prefecture will hold its first Pride march on 21 September 2026, bringing together LGBTQ+ people, allies, and supporters. Organised by the Toyama Pride March...
What Does “Newhalf” Mean in Japan?
Newhalf (ニューハーフ, nyūhāfu) is a Japanese slang term that has historically been used as a broad label for people assigned male at birth who express...
Japan Calls Unwanted Conversion Therapy “Undesirable” but Has No Plans to Ban It
The Japanese government’s recent statement on conversion therapy has drawn attention for putting its position on the public record while also exposing the limits of...
トランスジェンダーとして日本でジムに行く場合:身分証明書、更衣室、ジムの選択肢
日本ではトランスジェンダーの人もジムに入会して利用できる。問題は通常、トランスジェンダーの人が運動できるかどうかではなく、むしろ….
日本はLGBTQフレンドリーな国ですか?LGBTQ旅行者が期待できること
日本は概してLGBTQ旅行者にとって安全で快適な旅行先です。ほとんどの旅行者は、特に主要な観光地では、直接的な敵意や差別をほとんど経験しません。しかしながら、...