Tokyo Review
Posts By Emily Boon
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4.4KSocietyLGBT Rights under Ishiba: Status Quo, or New Hope?
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has been far more positive on LGBT rights than any of his LDP predecessors - but activists...
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5.7KSocietyA High Stakes Court Decision Looms for Trans Rights in Japan
A recent ruling by a local family court has sparked hope for many concerned about trans rights in Japan - but now...
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Election 2021
Japan’s General Election: A Step Towards Marriage Equality?
The results of the general election could be instrumental for the passage of legislation relevant for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community. The topic has...
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Society
LGBT Partnership Systems Spread Across Japan
Four years after Shibuya became the first place in Japan to officially recognize LGBT partnerships, the system is spreading more rapidly than...