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School asserts that it will accept female-identifying students even if they are listed as male on their legal family registry.
Pretty Cure encourages boys who feel like it to wear dresses and be princesses, hotel apologizes for not being progressive enough.
Harsh words from a strong supporter of letting love bloom between idols and anyone they want.
Move would balance marriage age for men and women, make sex-change operations more easily available.
Cancellation of yuri event comes mere days before scheduled opening in one of Tokyo’s major anime fan neighborhoods.
Brand-new middle school to let students of any gender wear whatever uniform components they feel comfortable in out of consideration to LGBT youths.
Critics call for revision to brand-new edition of one of Japan’s most trusted and influential language resources.
Principal emphasizes that skirt is no longer to be considered the “main” or “standard” uniform.
This long-running children’s series may not be doing it on purpose, but is making significant strides in LGBT acceptance in Japan.
Developer thinks the planned game could be great, but worries about whether or not a fanbase exists.
If there was an award for most male-on-male kisses in a mainstream music video, this idol group would take home first prize.
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