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Biggest Pride Parade in the World: Largest Events Compared

The São Paulo Pride Parade is consistently the biggest of the thousands of Pride parades, festivals and other events across the world. Held in Brazil’s...
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Gay Marriage on Trial: The History of Challenging Article 24

Japan is well known for being a safe country, and that includes acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. While not perfect (few places are), there has been...
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5 Best BL Manga 2025: New BL Releases in English

A stable for LGBTQ+ and fujoshi alike, BL manga (also known as “Boys Love,” “gay,” or “yaoi” manga) is more popular now than ever before....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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“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...