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…
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…
Gay Travel: Exploring Thailand
A country renowned for arousing every sense with vibrant colors, lively ambience, sweet aromas, exotic spices, and friendly welcome,…
Asia’s Oldest Pride a Huge Success in Manila
On Saturday, an enthusiastic crowd marched for LGBT rights in the Philippines’ capital at the 18th Metro Manila Pride, the…
Taiwan’s First Same-Sex Buddhist Wedding
This past Saturday, two women married in Taiwan’s first same-sex Buddhist wedding; with nearly 300 Buddhists chanting sutras to seek blessings…
Vietnam’s First Gay Pride Parade (Fun Video Too)
More than 100 demonstrators rode bicycles and motorbikes through Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, on Sunday in the country’s first-ever gay pride…
Malaysian Judge Upholds Ban on Sexual-Rights Festival
In a recent court ruling, Judge Rohana Yusuf of the High Court in Kuala Lumpur upheld the police ban on…