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Hoomo Hoomoda character was last seen 28 years ago.

Leading LGBT activist in Japan Hiroko Masuhara discusses developments in LGBT rights in the country.

An estimated 5,000 march for LGBT equality in in Japan’s capital city Tokyo

Osaka becomes first city in Japan to officially certify same-sex foster parents.

Shodaiji Temple n Edogawa Ward offering graves for same-sex couples and guidance to LGBT.

Education ministry’s updated policy encourages schools’ understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity.

In electing Tomoya Hosoda to office, Japan becomes first country in the world to elect transgender man to office.

Suumo is launching a database of LGBT-friendly properties in March

Company has joined a number of Japanese firms offering diversity programmes by extending meaning of ‘spouse’ to include same-sex couples.

Increased international attention, partly due to upcoming 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, is accelerating acceptance of LGBT in the country