In Memoriam: Dr. Masayoshi Negishi, Pioneer of AIDS Treatment in Japan
On 12 October 2026, the Tokyo HIV Treatment Network will hold a…
Sapporo Rainbow Pride 2026: Everything You Need to Know
As the nights begin to get longer, it’s time to celebrate Sapporo…
LGBTQ+ Onsen in Japan: Etiquette, Gender-Separated Baths and Private Options
Visiting an onsen in Japan is an experience that everyone should try…
What Is It Like to Grow Older as an LGBTQ+ Person in Japan?
Aging is an inevitable fact of life. This is true no matter…
TORAJIRO’s “A Light That Never Goes Out”: Queer Masculinity, Vulnerability and Hope in Tokyo
On 9 September 2026, acclaimed queer artist TORAJIRO opened his newest exhibition,…
Wearing a Kimono of Another Gender in Japan: Is It Rude, and What Should You Know?
Have you ever looked at the kimono, Japan’s national dress, and thought…