Japan Court Rules Bans on Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
The Nagoya District Court in Japan has ruled that bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional, making this the second time…
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida Fires Aide Over Homophobic Remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has fired a senior aide over homophobic remarks. Masayoshi Arai made comments about not wanting…
Japan Continues Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
It’s two steps backward and one step forward for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community as a court in Tokyo ruled last week…
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.…
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…