This article was originally published in the February 2017 issue of the Connect magazine. For more information about Connect and their engaging articles written by and for the ex-pat community in Japan, please visit their website. Closeted Nick Lavin “Closeted – Adjective / klɒzɪtɪd / Keeping something secret, especially the fact of being…
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This article was originally published in the February 2017 issue of the Connect magazine. For more information about Connect and their engaging articles written by and for the ex-pat community in Japan, please visit their website. LGBT Beyond Tokyo: Doing Your Best With Less Michelle Belmont Every time I read an interesting, informative…
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Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on January 14, 2017 for our first-ever Chubu New Year’s Party! The event began as a cozy dinner of 8 people at Queer+s in Nagoya, Aichi, and things got pretty spicy with kimchi nabe, appetizers, and delicious drinks! [http://queer-s.info/] Our beautiful Chu-boos and guests enjoyed…
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Last weekend, a group of 10 Stonewallers met up for a weekend break in the scenic Atami, Shizuoka. For some it was the first time to come to such an event, and for others, they had particpated in many ‘queer’ events across Japan. Trepidations are understandable when you have planned to share a room…
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As a gay Caucasian man living in rural Mie, the double minority status can feel quite isolating. This is why the first ever Mie Rainbow Festa (みえレインボーフェスタ), held in Ise last month, was such a joyous day out! Stonewall Japan organised an opportunity for LGBT+ people and their allies to interact with other like-minded people. We watched…
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In the wake of the recent tragedies in Orlando, we thank everybody in the community who has come together and shown your support with us at this difficult time. For more information about the vigils in Tokyo and Osaka on Saturday 18th June that we are in collaboration in organising, please visit our events page. Thank you.…
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