December Newsletter: Queer in Review 2018
Stonewall Japan reviews the “queer” 2018 by highlighting media, individuals, and news. Also, we include Stonewall members’ reflections on the year.
Kansai Pride! – Osaka and Mie
Kansai Rainbow Pride! First of all, a big thank you to everyone who was able to attend this year’s rainbow event! The weather wasn’t the best but, on October 8th, we were still able to show our support and walk with pride in the rainbow parade. From info booths and food vendors, to stage performances…
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Tokyo Rainbow Pride: Booths, Parades, and Picnics!
Stonewall Japan was ambitious this year! Unlike previous years where we only did a Sunday booth, Leadership decided that we would have a booth and a picnic for both Saturday and Sunday. We also had a fun bar crawl on Saturday night, as well as participated in the Pride Parade on Sunday. In case you…
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Stonewall LGBT+ Atami Weekend Report
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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Mie Rainbow Festa – みえレインボーフェスタ
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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