The Future of LGBTQ+ and the Expectations of a Society that Recognizes Diversity
In Japan, efforts toward a society that embraces diversity have been spreading in recent years. In particular, the movement to improve the rights of the LGBTQ+ community has garnered much…
Japan’s LGBTQ+ Situation from a Foreign Perspective
In recent years, much attention has been paid to the progress of LGBTQ+ awareness and institutions in Japan. However, from an overseas perspective, there are many areas where the efforts…
Impact and challenges of media coverage of LGBTQ+
Awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ in Japanese society has made great strides in recent years through the influence of the media. In particular, an increasing number of works in the…
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Japan
In Japan, a variety of events and activities are taking place to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and to create a society that recognizes diversity. These efforts go…
Changing Attitudes toward LGBTQ+ in Japanese Education
As understanding of LGBTQ+ issues gradually spreads throughout Japanese society, there is also a movement toward respecting sexual diversity in the field of education. LGBTQ+ topics, which have tended to…
LGBTQ+ acceptance in the workplace
LGBTQ+ issues in Japanese society have been receiving increasing attention in recent years. In particular, the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in the workplace is an area where many companies are…
LGBTQ+ Legal Rights and Issues in Japan
Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Japan today. Article 24 of the Japanese Constitution stipulates that “marriage shall be solely based on the consent of the two sexes,” and…
Current Status of LGBTQ+ in Japan
In recent years, awareness of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) issues in Japanese society has gradually increased. Efforts are being made in many areas, including the dissemination of…
