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Buddhist Monk Kodo Nishimura’s Speech on LGBTQ+ Rights at UNU
In some ways, this can feel like a dark time for LGBTQ+ people in Japan. Some politicians — including many in the recently successful far-right...
Non-Binary / X-Gender Life in Japan: Meaning and Culture
Many people today have come to understand what it is to be a MtF or an FtM transgender person, even if the laws and level...
The Difficulties of Being LGBTQ+ in Japan
Japan has long been known as one of the world’s safest countries, and that is also true for LGBTQ+ people. However, safety is not always...
Japan’s Partnership Oath Certificate System Explained
As readers will be aware, Japan does not yet recognize marriage equality, nor does it have civil unions that give equivalent rights without the same...
Interview with “npckc”, Queer Game Creator of A YEAR OF SPRINGS
A YEAR OF SPRINGS was one of the most highly acclaimed LGBTQ+ games of the last few years. It garnered multiple awards and recognition among...
Gay “Marriage” in Japan: Why Some Couples Adopt Their Partners
Some of our beloved friends, fans and followers may have seen the Japan Gay Guide’s recent short video, “My Boyfriend is my Dad.” In it,...
“Watanare” Yuri Anime Review: Heartwarming High School Romantic Comedy
We have apparently been blessed by the Goddess of the Lillies to be gifted not just one, but two yuri anime with interesting concepts in...
“Bad Girl” Yuri Anime Review: Story of model student goes rebel
Although there are many anime with cute girls, relatively few anime are aimed at specifically queer women, and LGBTQ+ gals must resort to getting their...
The Best Yuri Anime of 2025
With the year over halfway over, we regret to look back and see that the Japan Gay Guide has been light on yuri anime content....
“The Summer Hikaru Died” Review: Horror Anime with Queer Themes
2025 may be the start of a trend of queer supernatural anime — and after a rocky start with the bloodless Baban Baban Ban Vampire,...