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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Gay Travel Dispatch of the Day: Lost in Translation in Japan
Instagram: "Why hello there, #Kyoto! Mario jump outside of Kyoto Station." This new series features dispatches from LGBTQ travel writers, bloggers, … [Read more...] about Gay Travel Dispatch of the Day: Lost in Translation in Japan
Japan’s First Lady Akie Abe Joins Tokyo Gay Pride Parade: VIDEO
Tokyo Selected as Host of 2020 Olympics: VIDEO
Tokyo, Japan is celebrating tonight after beating out Madrid and Istanbul as the host of the 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympics.Watch IOC President … [Read more...] about Tokyo Selected as Host of 2020 Olympics: VIDEO
Thousands Take Part In Tokyo’s Rainbow Week
Yesterday, about 12,000 people took to the streets of Tokyo to march in in Japan's very first Rainbow Week.The AFP reports:"This is our first … [Read more...] about Thousands Take Part In Tokyo’s Rainbow Week
Disneyland Tokyo Opens Its Doors to Gay Wedding Ceremonies
The Magic Kingdom just got a little more magic in Japan, the Taipei Times reports: Tokyo Disneyland said this week it would allow gay couples to hold … [Read more...] about Disneyland Tokyo Opens Its Doors to Gay Wedding Ceremonies
Watch: New Black Eyed Peas Video ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ Uses Tokyo, Japan as Backdrop
The new Black Eyed Peas video "Just Can't Get Enough" was shot in Tokyo a week before the earthquake, ET reports:"It was the … [Read more...] about Watch: New Black Eyed Peas Video ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ Uses Tokyo, Japan as Backdrop
No-Fly Zone Established Over Damaged Nuke Plant; Crisis Deepens
The situation in Japan continues to deepen as explosions and fire have damaged the Fukushima nuclear reactor perhaps beyond recovery: In a brief … [Read more...] about No-Fly Zone Established Over Damaged Nuke Plant; Crisis Deepens
Interior: Tokyo’s 9H Pod Hotel
Tokyo's 9H Pod Hotel is about to open in 55 locations in Japan. Not for claustrophobes. Design Scene writes: "Besides its monochrome … [Read more...] about Interior: Tokyo’s 9H Pod Hotel
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #572
FISH FRY: Eaten alive? RELIGIOUS RIGHT: The threat to Obama. BLOWER: Turn your iPhone into a leaf blower, for very small leaves. CELEBRATION: A … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #572