Human Rights Watch Slams “Abusive” Japan Transgender Law
Human Rights Watch has released a 43-page report that urges the Japanese government to revise what activists and experts call an “outdated” and “abusive” transgender recognition law.
Tag Archives: Tokyo Rainbow Pride
Ichiro Ozawa Granted Entry to Democratic Party For the People
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 30, 2019.
Yukio Edano Joins Tokyo Rainbow Pride
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on May 6, 2018.
Japan’s LGBT Community Gains Recognition
Tokyo’s LGBT community marched in the annual Tokyo Rainbow Pride on April 26 to raise awareness for social acceptance. The estimated three thousand participants in the parade departed from Yoyogi Park and traversed various parts of Shibuya Ward. This year they not only celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Tokyo pride events, but also the passing of a same-sex partnership registration ordinance in Shibuya Ward in March
