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We also have a growing number of prominent transgender persons in the mainstream media, such as the singer Haruna Ai, the model Kayo Satoh, singer/actress Ataru Nakamura, and makeup artist, Ikko. Youngsters do not dare express themselves and tend to isolate themselves.

A historical homoerotic tradition

In the theoretical and Western sense of this term, Japan is not homophobic and decriminalized homosexual relations in 1880.

We'd then head over to the Fushimi Inari-Taisha shrine, which is not only super impressive to visit but at sunset, you get the most breathtaking views of Kyoto. Anything “gay” would be from the West like David Bowie, Freddy Mercury etc.

From around 2000 onwards, things started to change and more people felt comfortable coming out.

Having said that, I have heard of a few gay guys being attacked in public cruising parks, usually by young homophobic guys (who are probably frustrated closet gays!).

How did you meet other guys growing up?

Growing up we didn't have any gay apps or even the Internet!

Hate crimes are not prosecuted by justice; only Tokyo and Ibaraki prefectures have taken the lead by setting local anti-discrimination laws. So for me, the perfect romantic weekend would involve a visit to the Golden Temple and then a stroll around the Philosopher's Walk (especially during the Fall months when the leaves change color). In the evening, physical closeness is facilitated by the festive atmosphere, yet it remains friendlier rather than open flirting.

It can actually be the opposite.

Unfortunately, this coming-out might become social isolation. However in 2020, the Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19🦠 outbreak.

In a country where the social harmony has more importance than personal beliefs, homosexuality in Japan remains conditioned by ties to the classic family model.

It has a really cute system where you have an avatar (or “monster”) which you can evolve by chatting with people, and also by “breeding” – i.e. I spent most of my life in Tokyo and continue to live here today. My gay friends jokingly nickname me – “baby gay”, which we all laugh about!

Are you out to your family?

We've been fortunate to visit several times. Japanese society has long favored expressing passion where gender is not required, such as cosplay, kabuki, unisex fashion style, and metro sexuality, as a reference for beauty in advertising and media. They specialise in crafting tailored trips and itineraries for LGBTQ travelers to Japan.