World Wide Wave

4 Aug 2015

Japan: If only we could just talk about it

Asia/Pacific

The word ‘conservative’ is often used when speaking of Asian countries. Yet there seems to be an air of change sweeping across the region. Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world, so it’s worth fighting for change in LGBTIQ rights.

• How do you start a public conversation about sexuality in a country that dare not speak about it?
• With trans* people having a higher profile than gays or lesbians, is this a sign of acceptance… or just a type of comical fascination?
• What effect has the US Supreme Court decision had in raising the public dialogue on same-sex marriage?

To delve deep into Japanese culture, we spoke with the great Asia-Pacific LGBTIQ advocate Dr Paula Gerber from Kaleidoscope Australia Human Rights Foundation.

Find out more on World Wide Wave’s Japan page.

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