The Last Week in Gay Japan!
Hey there folx! Golden Week is over, so it’s back to work for us. Luckily, your diligent Japan Gay Guide was on top of things and giving you the content to keep you content over the break. But in case you missed it because you were busy traveling, partying, or hanging out with loved ones instead of staying glued to JGG’s socials (like some sort of loser), let us catch you up with our reels, YouTube, and articles featuring all the Gay Japan news, gay Tokyo highlights, and all sorts from around queer Japan!
Instagram Instant Dopamine
It’s been another wonderful week for our SNS superstars, including yet another linguistic first! So make sure you’re following us, qtπ!
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Firstly, Ayano will walk you through Queendom, the newest sapphic bar in Nichome — with girl go-go dancers!? Amazing!
Next up, Shogo, Shen, and Will walk you through a few of the everyday problems that gays in Japan go through — or have to watch their friends go through!
Lastly, our new talent Raul is here to be a saviour for Spanish speaking gays! Dadle un poco de amor!
BONUS REEL!
JGG released the very first issue of its physical, real-life, actual solid object magazine! Visitors to Nichome and other gay areas of Tokyo will be able to get their eager paws on it, but first, take a look at this announcement trailer created by the soul of the magazine, Shen, our designer extraordinaire!
YouTube Spotlight
Are you coming to Japan soon? Do you want to know all about Japan’s gay town of Shinjuku Nichome, but you’re a visual learner? Well, have we got the video for you! Join Yoshi and check out our whirlwind tour of how to get to the gayborhood, the best bars to visit, and even a potted history! If you’re looking for something even more in-depth, why not book a JGG tour?
Article Highlights
Heated Rivalry: Full-On Gay Pucking
If you haven’t heard of Heated Rivalry, you must have spent the last six months living under a rink. Its overnight success has been evidence of what many in Japan have known for a long time: there is a huge market — among men, women, and those betwixt and beyond — for gay content that don’t fit the typical strictures of representation on TV and film, which can often be tragic stories of doomed love, or slow, delicate explorations of sexuality. Heated Rivalry, instead, became famous for its lustful, hungry sexuality against the backdrop of the unacknowledged but ever-present homophobia in the world of sports. Let’s take a look at the show that has a two-man advantage over everything else on TV, and beware spoilers!
5 Japanese Lesbian Movies For You To Check Out
Japan doesn’t have nearly as many lesbian films as Western countries: there are tons of gay films, but when it comes to lesbian stories, the options are pretty limited. From that small pool, here are some picks I think are worth checking out.
Transgender Woman and Osaka Assembly Member Files Lawsuit
As anyone who has been paying attention knows, the last few years have been very difficult for transgender people. Across the world, transgender rights are under threat, and while this is most apparent in the USA and TERF Island (formerly known as the UK), Japan is far from immune from transphobia. However, that does not mean that transgender folks are taking it lying down. In the face of online harassment and attacks, the fightback is real, and nowhere is this more visible than in the recent news that trans woman Risa Kawakami isn’t just dragging her abusers online: she’s dragging them to court.
The Best of the Rest
For the red miso paste lovers out there, make sure you don’t miss Nagoya Rainbow Pride this weekend, 16 May! Take the opportunity to make Nagoya Nagayer!
That’s all for this week! See you again soon!
