At a Tuesday assembly, a local authority in Tokyo, Japan — the Shibuya ward — became the nation’s first jurisdiction to recognize same-sex … [Read more...] about Japan Takes Tentative Step Toward Same-Sex Marriage as Tokyo Ward Recognizes Gay Partnerships
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Buddhist Temple Officiates Gay Weddings As Japan Continues to Struggle With LGBT Rights – WATCH
The Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto, Japan has become the first zen Buddhist temple offering to officiate symbolic same sex weddings within the country. … [Read more...] about Buddhist Temple Officiates Gay Weddings As Japan Continues to Struggle With LGBT Rights – WATCH
More Stunning Footage Of Japanese Volcanic Eruption That Killed At Least 36 People: VIDEO
Over the weekend, Mounta Ontake in Japan erupted killing at least 36 individuals. Previously, we showed you footage of the eruption captured by hikers … [Read more...] about More Stunning Footage Of Japanese Volcanic Eruption That Killed At Least 36 People: VIDEO
Hiker Captures Dramatic Footage of Enveloping Ash Cloud During Japanese Volcano Eruption: WATCH
Dramatic footage from the the Mount Ontake volcanic eruption in central Japan over the weekend, as hiker Kuroda Terutoshi and his party race to find … [Read more...] about Hiker Captures Dramatic Footage of Enveloping Ash Cloud During Japanese Volcano Eruption: WATCH
Final Fantasy XIV Gamers Hold Virtual ‘Pixel Pride’ Parade: VIDEO
The digital denizens of of Final Fantasy XIV’s Eorzrea gathered last weekend to celebrate Square Enix’s decision to finally allow avatars of the same … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy XIV Gamers Hold Virtual ‘Pixel Pride’ Parade: VIDEO
Sailor Moon Reboot Returns With LGBT Storylines Intact: VIDEO
Usagi Tsukino, better known by her crime fighting persona Sailor Moon, is back after a 14 year hiatus, and she’s brought some of her gay friends with … [Read more...] about Sailor Moon Reboot Returns With LGBT Storylines Intact: VIDEO
Monday Speed Read: Mary Yu, Gene Robinson, Indiana, Wisconsin, HUD Discrimination, Akie Abe, Russia
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service LESBIAN TO WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT: Washington State’s Democratic Governor Jay Inslee appointed openly lesbian … [Read more...] about Monday Speed Read: Mary Yu, Gene Robinson, Indiana, Wisconsin, HUD Discrimination, Akie Abe, Russia
Monday Speed Read: Mary Yu, Gene Robinson, Indiana, Wisconsin, HUD Discrimination, Akie Abe, Russia
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service LESBIAN TO WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT: Washington State’s Democratic Governor Jay Inslee appointed openly lesbian … [Read more...] about Monday Speed Read: Mary Yu, Gene Robinson, Indiana, Wisconsin, HUD Discrimination, Akie Abe, Russia
Japan’s First Lady Akie Abe Joins Tokyo Gay Pride Parade: VIDEO
Gay Artist’s HIV Awareness Billboard Censored In Japan For ‘Indecency’
Last December, an HIV-awareness billboard commissioned from gay artist Poko Murata appeared in the Tokyo gay district of Shinjuku Ni-chome. The … [Read more...] about Gay Artist’s HIV Awareness Billboard Censored In Japan For ‘Indecency’