Asia Pacific Mar 4, 2021
Byun Hee-soo was forcibly discharged from the army after sex reassignment surgery.
Commentary / World Jan 18, 2021
India must legalize same-sex marriage
by Kanav Narayan Sahgal
India is clearly lagging behind, so much so that the country’s courts took close to 25 years to merely decriminalize consensual and private same-sex activity.
National Jan 4, 2021
People changing registered gender rising at record pace in Japan
A record high total of 948 people changed their officially registered gender in 2019, up from 868 in 2018.
National / Social Issues Dec 20, 2020
Surveys find more than 600 prefecture-run schools in at least 19 of Japan's 47 prefectures have relaxed restrictions regarding uniform dress codes.
World Nov 22, 2020
Your sexuality can make you enemy of the state in Poland
by Marek Strzelecki and Dorota Bartyzel
Once a model European Union country diligently integrating with its Western allies, Poland stands out even among eastern members for the way it is rebelling against Brussels.
National / Social Issues Nov 19, 2020
Japanese firms begin to reconsider gender question on resumes
The practice of identifying gender on resumes through responses and photos is particularly problematic for transgender people, often leading to obstacles in getting hired, experts say.
Rugby Oct 30, 2020
World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players
by Gillian R. Brassil and Jere Longman
The decision earlier this month came as a shock to transgender players, especially in light of the organization's push for inclusion in the sport.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Oct 19, 2020
A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community
by Elin Mccready
Dealing with immigration can be daunting at the best of times, but when you're a member of a minority community it can be harmful for your health.
National Oct 12, 2020
'LGBTQ landmark': Pride House Tokyo opens as part of Olympics project
While Japan has some protections for sexual minorities, it remains the only Group of Seven country that does not recognize same-sex unions.
Asia Pacific Oct 6, 2020
'I don't want to lie': Openly gay candidate stands in Myanmar election
Myo Min Tun's decision to enter the political fray came after transgender friends told him how they had suffered police harassment.
Film Sep 17, 2020
'Midnight Swan' highlights transgender issues and self-expression through dance
by Matthew Hernon
Director Eiji Uchida hopes to raise awareness of transgender issues in Japan with his film, which stars SMAP’s Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.
Film / Reviews Aug 13, 2020
‘Zero as You Are’: An intimate look at a journey of self-discovery
by Mark Schilling
Director Miyuki Tokoi documented Takamasa “Sky” Kobayashi’s life as a transgender teenager and adult over the course of nine years.