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

Immersive Permanent Lighting Exhibition To Open Soon In Nagai Botanical Gardens

A group of artists that go by the name teamLab have a reputation for their ability to transform natural environments through creative and non-invasive methods. After completing their exhibit at the Kairakuen Gardens in Okiyama, TeamLab is currently constructing an exciting new dreamscape in Nagai Botanical Gardens. If everything goes according to plan, Nagai Botanical […]

Ex-Conjoined Vietnamese Man Awarded With Foreign Minister’s Commendation

Nguyen Duc is a Vietnamese who was born as a conjoined twin. His condition was likely due to the aftermath caused by Agent Orange, a chemical defoliant Agent Orange used by the U.S. military in the Vietnam War. The Japanese Foreign Ministry has recently awarded him for promoting exchanges between Japan and Vietnam. Duc has […]

Japan’s Population Declines By 644,000; Largest Drop In Record

Japan’s population recently experienced its most significant decline, sagging by 644,000 to just 125.5 million by 2021. This is a sign of a decrease in foreigners due to more strict border control measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic and the rapid aging of society, according to data released by the government on the data on […]

American Who Decapitated Tinder Date in Japan Was a ‘Spoiled Child’ Whose ‘Dream Was to Marry a Japanese Woman’

An American tourist suspected of murdering and chopping the head off of his Japanese “Tinder date” last month has been revealed to be a “mama’s boy” who once served in the United States Air Force. Yevgeniy Vasilievich Bayraktar, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old office worker Saki Kondo before putting her severed head in […]

60 Habits You Formed In Japan That Will Never Works In Other Country

Japan is a country known for its rich cultural heritage and distinctive way of life. From the moment you step foot in Japan, you encounter a plethora of habits and customs that are deeply ingrained in the daily lives of its people. These habits, shaped by centuries of tradition and social norms, have become an […]

Japanese Cat Water Cake Is Taking Over Twitter In Japan

Ever heard of a water cake? It’s a clear and jiggly Japanese dessert that looks exactly like a huge drop of water. This water mochi was first served and made popular by a confectionery in Yamanashi. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, now Twitter user mithiruka shared a pic of a clear water cake in […]

Japanese Company’s New Ketchup Doesn’t Separate And Stays Smooth

Have you ever had this happen to you with some ketchup inside a bottle? You take the ketchup from the fridge and open the lid, place it up upside-down over your food Give the bottle a vigorous squeeze; the next step is to “SPLURT “… A mix of specks of ketchup as well as liquid […]

Top 10 Pets And Animals Cafe In Tokyo

The Best Pet Cafes in Tokyo for Animal Lover People “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. A warm puppy is a happiness.” Living in Tokyo, it’s hard to get a fix of the fluffy stuff. Pets are usually not allowed in apartments and hectic work schedules hold many prospective […]

WHY Japan Has a 66% Lower Breast Cancer Rate Than The U.S.

This is The Nutrient Missing From Our Diet – HealthyTipsAdvice Paying attention to your nutrition, exercise, stress reductions, and avoiding environmental toxins is the only successful preventative measure against breast cancer. But, the myth keeps on that mammogram is the ultimate way to prevent breast cancer. However, it turns out that the radiation emitted […]

Japan’s oracle octopus, who rightly predicted World Cup matches turned into food dish

The mollusc, named Rabio, chose the winners of Japan’s matches during an experiment in a paddling pool. Japan’s oracle octopus, who rightly predicted World Cup matches turned into food dish Samara: An octopus who successfully predicted all of Japan’s World Cup group stage matches has been killed and turned into sashimi, according to local media […]