Judge in Japan Rules Same-Sex Marriage Needs to be Allowed
In a historic moment for equality, the Sapporo District Court in Japan declared that sexuality, like race and gender, isn’t…
Ancient Temple in Japan is Offering Same-Sex Weddings
In the foothills outside of Tokyo, in Saitama area of Japan, the ancient Saimyouji Temple has started offering same-sex weddings.…
Taiwan to Host the World’s Only Pride Parade During Pride Month in 2020
This month is Pride month. However, because of the global coronavirus outbreak, almost every single pride celebration around the world…
Singapore Upholds Ban on Same Sex Relationships
Today, the High Court of Singapore upheld the controversial article 377A of the constitution, which states that same-sex relationships (pertaining…
Housing Discrimination Against Gay Couples Deemed Unconstitutional in Hong Kong
According to the South China Morning Post, a Judge in Hong Kong just deemed it unconstitutional for the government to…
Indonesia to Vote on New Laws To Make Gay Sex Illegal
Going along with the global trend of reverting to conservatism, Indonesia, the world’s largest muslim nation, will most likely vote…
Japan Elects Openly-Gay Member to National Parliament
On Monday, July 22, gay rights activist and politician, Taiga Ishikawa, was elected to Japan’s National Parliament. Ishikawa won a…
Hong Kong Reverses Decision Banning Cathay Pacific Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple!
On Monday, a new ad campaign from Cathay Pacific titled “Move Beyond” was meant to showcase the airline’s dedication and…
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Today, in a groundbreaking ruling, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage! The country of almost…
3 Rooftop Bars in Bangkok, Thailand for High-Altitude Fun
With no focused downtown in Bangkok, Thailand, skyscrapers have sprung up in every direction creating a unique panorama. Unlike The…
New Legislation in Taiwan Would Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Taiwan’s government is proposing a new law to allow same-sex marriage. Back in November, the people of the self-governing island…
Taiwan to Hold Vote on Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Taiwan, who many believe may be the first country in Asia with marriage equality, is getting ready to hold a…
Hong Kong will Recognize Same-Sex Marriages for Visas
Hong Kong’s administration said yesterday that it will accept applications for same-sex visas from countries where gay and lesbian couples…
Thailand Could be the Next Country to Grant Civil Partnerships
Thailand’s government may be the next to grant domestic partnerships to same-sex couples after a subcommittee in the justice ministry…
Major Japanese City of 1.5 Million to Recognize Gay and Lesbian Couples
Same-sex couples will now be recognized by law in the Japanese city of Fukuoka. The municipality of 1.5 million made…
These are the Restaurants to Book a Table in when Visiting Singapore
This year represented a landmark year for Singapore’s restaurant scene. When Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants (www.theworlds50best.com/asia/en) list was announced in…
Discovering Kuala Lumpur’s Gay Scene and More
Futuristic skyscrapers coexist harmoniously alongside mosques, Catholic churches, Buddhist temples, and Hindu shrines in Malaysia’s capital city, but it’s also…
Watch: Viral Video Showcases Gay-Accepting Chinese Families for Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year in China sees more than 700 million migrant workers returning home to celebrate with their families,…
Philippine’s President Supports Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is indeed for same-sex marriage, a show of support that goes against the…
Opening Sequence of Thai Teen Show is Filled with Same-Sex Kisses and Drama
A new Thai TV called “Make it Right” has one of the most amazing opening sequences ever, and it features…
Hong Kong Wins Gay Games 2022 Bid
Hong Kong beat out Washington D.C. and Guadalajara, Mexico to host the 2022 Gay Games. Hong Kong will become the…
Pakistan Bans Discrimination Against Transgender Women
Thanks to two bills in Pakistan, it will soon be illegal to discriminate against transgender persons when it comes to…
Sapporo Becomes First Major City in Japan to Recognize Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Sapporo became the first major city in Japan to recognize gay and lesbian partnerships. The northern Japanese city is known…
Malaysian Government Says Homosexuality can be Reversed with ‘Extensive Training’
Malaysian government officials are promoting conversion therapy for the country’s homosexuals. The open endorsement comes after federal authorities claim sexual orientation…
Sri Lanka Retains Ban on Gay People, but Says It Won’t Prosecute
The National Human Rights Action Plan has attempted to remove discrimination based on sexual orientation in Sri Lanka, but the…
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage
Taiwan has long been one of the most progressive places in Asia, and it’s continuing that tradition by moving forward with…
Indonesia’s President Defends Gay Community
While the legislature in Indonesia keeps pushing through anti-LGBT legislation and a growing homophobic zeitgeist sweeps the nation, the country’s…
Philippines’ First Transgender Congresswoman Gives her First Powerful Speech
Calling her election a “paradigm shift,” the first transgender congresswoman in the Philippines, Geraldine Roman gave her first speech in…
Ian McKellen Tells India to ‘Grow Up’ and Repeal Anti-Gay-Sex Law
Famed British actor Sir Ian McKellen had some advice for India over its antiquated reinstitution of colonial-era buggery laws…”grow up.”…
Gay Travel: Luang Prabang, Laos
It’s not often I stand in the middle of a sprawling enclosure in the jungle, tossing buckets of smashed fruits…