The Last Week in Gay Japan! May
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Welcome to May, beloved readers! As we leave April, and move into not only Golden Week and May showers (don’t get those terms mixed up), we’re going to take a moment to look back on the week that was in Gay Japan. We’re going to start you off with our own favorites from our Instagram, our weekly YouTube spotlight, and our top picks among this week’s articles, as well as some highlights from around the web, and even the globe! Let’s get to it!
Instagram Instant Dopamine
As followers of our Instagram will know (and if you don’t, you’re not subscribed. And if you’re not subscribed, why not?) our dedicated team put out banger after banger day in, day out, and this week was no exception. Our top three for this week, though, in no particular order, are:
Lesbian Bars in Japan
Not only does Winnie walk you through a trio of terrific sapphic bars, but our Chinese audience can also join in the fun!
In this video for our transgender siblings, Abe shares their essential advice to make your life terrific, not terrible!
Finally, Shogo drops some education on three different Japanese variations of twink. Just click, don’t twink twice!
YouTube Spotlight
Are You Gay? — Do you want to get married?
In bars, boardrooms, and even the Supreme Court, marriage equality is a hot topic in Japan. So what do the LGBTQties who frequent Shinjuku Nichome, Japan’s adored gayborhood, think about it? We’re sure that everyone agrees in the right to marriage equality… but is it right for them, personally? JGG’s own Pascale interviews the people on the street to take the pulse of the queer Japanese community.
Shinjuku Nichome Complete Guide 🏳️🌈 Bars, Food, History & Where to Stay | Tokyo Japan
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
LGBTQ+ Rights News: Homophobia Spread in Sapporo by Japanese Politician
The Japanese public — and especially the younger generations — hold a highly positive view of LGBTQ+ people, and the majority of the public support marriage equality. This does not mean, however, that there are not those who are working to stop the flow of progress in Japan. On 18 April, we saw one such example by Sohei Kamiya, the leader of Sanseito, during a speech in the capital city of Hokkaido, Sapporo.
Japanese Idol Marries in Taiwan, Praises Marriage Equality
The news that Japanese idol Ayaka Wada, who announced on 17 April that she had gotten married was even more explosive when she revealed that she had married a Taiwanese national, in Taiwan, not Japan. So why did she choose to wed in the Republic of China? And why is your faithful Japan Gay Guide reporting on it? Click to find out!
The Best of the Rest
The excellent YouTube channel Tokyo BTM ranks Tokyo gay bars, from those that are utterly glorious to some complete holes. Check it out!
Plus, Netflix announced that it will begin streaming the Japanese transgender movie Blue Boy Trial from 14 May! Based on a true story, and starring award-winning trans woman actor Miyu Nakagawa, set a reminder now!
That’s all for now — see you after Golden Week!
