LGBTQ

Japanese Court Agrees That The Ban On The Same-Sex Marriage Was Constitutional

June 29, 2022 by Japan Informer

The Japanese court in Osaka ruled that the ban on same-gender marriage was not unconstitutional as Japan remains the only nation of the G7 members not officially to accept same-sex marriage.The decision shatters activists' hopes of putting tension on central authorities to tackle the issue after an appeals court in the city of Sapporo in March 2021 ruled based on a case denying … [Read more...] about Japanese Court Agrees That The Ban On The Same-Sex Marriage Was Constitutional

Struggle of Wanting A Family For A LGBTQ Couple In Japan

January 4, 2022 by Japan Informer

Unlike the rest of the world, Japan still carries on the old fashion beliefs regarding the LGBTQ community. And the current ruling party of Japan hardly shows any signs of improvement in that aspect. Many foreign countries let same-sex couples adopt children, or in case of people capable of getting pregnant, they are allowed to get a sperm donation. But in Japan, the only … [Read more...] about Struggle of Wanting A Family For A LGBTQ Couple In Japan

Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership

December 9, 2021 by Japan Informer

Finally LGBTQ activists can rejoice in Japan! On an announcement on Wednesday, Governor Yuriko Koike said that Tokyo finally would recognize same-sex partnerships, becoming the largest city in Japan to accept such tradition as activists push for national recognition. The constitution of Japan still states that "marriage shall be only with the mutual consent of both sexes." … [Read more...] about Governor Koike Announces That Tokyo Will Start Recognizing Same-Sex Partnership

Meet the “world’s best dressed farmer,” Japan’s Kiyoto Saito 【photo+Video】

This stylish young man is making news internationally for working on his rice farm every day in a suit. In Japan, there’s an outfit for everything: mountain hikers wear fleece skirts or shorts with leggings; stay-at-home mothers and grandmothers let people know they’re doing the housework by wearing aprons; and male farmers can be identified by their durable light grey jackets […]

“Crotch” Jewellery, The Most Uncomfortable Fashion Statement Yet

Has fashion gone too far? This weird new “crotch” jewelry phenomenon might just be the nail in the coffin. Known as the ‘Beachtail’, this statement piece from Japanese jewellery company Bodivas hangs from bikini bottoms and dangles awkwardly between your thighs. We’re assuming the point of the ‘Beachtail’ is to highlight the wearer’s thigh gap, […]

This Japanese Museum Has the Most Flexible Schedule in the World

JAPAN| A small museum in Kyoto has a sign that everyone can appreciate. It’s called the Ukiyoe Small Museum and is owned by Ichimura Mamoru. The hours are flexible. A simple and charming sign is located outside the front door of the museum that states, in clear terms: “Open when I wake up and close […]

This Sumo Match With 16 Months Old Toddler Will Brighten Your Day [Video]

Sumo wrestlers may appear daunting to many people, particularly when you’re a young child who is just about the same height as their knees. But one child in Japan demonstrated he didn’t feel any fear to confront a sumo fighter in the ring, and when the wrestler approached him, he threw him off with a […]

Japanese elderlies have given up their license after the big Tokyo Accident

Japanese drivers who have voluntarily given up their driving licenses have risen since an older driver hit caused two deaths. He killed a mother with her daughter and injured nine others, including his wife, in Tokyo in 2019. We recently released an article about this driver, Kozo Iizuka, who will go to prison for five […]

Japanese Company Invented Manga Tape So You Can Add Comic Strips To All Your Packages

This adorable packing tape allows gift-givers to playfully send hidden messages to friends and loved-ones. This clever invention is called Manga Tape and was designed by Japanese stationary company Kokuyo. The quirky product was the recipient of the 2016 Kokuyo Design Awards. What should you write on the tape? Whatever you feel like! The options […]

Meet Ryuji, The Most Artistic Shiba From Japan

The Okayama canine serves face to some 127 thousand followers every day, and it’s hard not to fall in love with such a fluffy, cuddly-looking character. His distinctive tongue and grin say more than words ever could, and he always sports a dapper bandanna – even a small hat when the mood strikes! Shiba Inus […]

16 Hilariously Named Products You’ll Want To Avoid

You’d think if you’re going to spend a small fortune creating a product, manufacturing, marketing and then promoting it – you could afford someone to do a copy check/ translation for you. But these following 16 wonderfully inappropriately named products, clearly show that wasn’t the case. They might be the tastiest and most delicious items […]

Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism

The Japanese government has reversed its decision to completely halt the booking of flights for inbound passengers until later this month after concerns that the move against the Omicron is excessive. Premier Secretary Fumio Kishida admitted the transport minister’s announcement earlier in the day was due to confusion. He also told reporters that he had […]

Japan Plans To Launch World’s First Wooden Satellite In 2023

Japan has a plan to launch the first “wooden” satellite in 2023. The team behind its development seeks to use environmentally friendly and low-cost materials for space development using wood. The satellite’s hood is completely made of wood and the logic behind it is that the word will burn off completely during reentry into the […]