LGBTQ+ in Japan

Discover stories, insights, and perspectives on LGBTQ+ life in Japan, from cultural shifts and legal rights to vibrant communities and events. Explore how Japan’s LGBTQ+ individuals navigate tradition and modernity, and find resources, personal experiences, and updates on queer spaces, activism, and representation across the country.

Shiba and Koji: The Japanese Dads Sharing Their Love Story With the World

For years, Shigeki Matsumoto and Koji Suzuki have been documenting their lives as a gay couple in Japan — first as boyfriends, then husbands, then fathers

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