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Osaka Gay Scene
I have lived in Japan for a few years now, and I can say with certainty that Osaka has one of the most unique gay scenes in Japan. Tokyo’s Nichome is large and receives many visitors, but Osaka’s Doyama is definitely special in its character and scope. Osaka’s night life, including its gay scene, can largely be divided into two areas: the Kita (north) side including Doyama near Umeda Station, and the Minami (south) side with Namba and the Dotonbori Canal.
Osaka is recognizable for having a firm yet diverse community, and there are a multitude of bars and spots to hang out at that are almost too numerous to count. However, my favorite bar where I always end up is Grand Slam because it is colorful and gaudy, everyone stops there, and is a wonderful place to run into friends and regulars. There is also Explosion just around the corner, a small club that gets very lively at their frequent events, with at least one almost every weekend. And travelers can't miss Eagle Osaka, the newest addition to Doyama's nightlife.
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TOKYO
Tokyo is the capital, and main transport hub of Japan. On one hand it&#x;s a very modern city, with neon-lit skyscrapers, but on the other, it&#x;s very traditional with historic temples and palaces, like the Meiji Shinto Shrine and the Imperial Palace. Tokyo is also a foodie&#x;s paradise, with many small izakayas (small gastro pubs) and the world&#x;s largest fish market, Tsukiji. Shinjuku Ni-Chõme is where the city&#x;s gay bars and clubs can be found. It is renowned for having the world&#x;s highest concentration, with over tiny gay bars crammed together in unassuming, unremarkable blocks. Some of the most famous include Arty Farty, Annex, FTM Bois Bar, Campy!, Aiiro, Dragon Men and Leo Lounge. Read more about Tokyo from Passport Magazine >>
KYOTO
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, and was the former capital city until when it was moved to Tokyo. It has retained its regal charm, with beautiful temples and intricate gardens. The most known are the Golden Temp
Koki Hayashi of Letibee is walking a difficult path by combining a startup business with social movement, but he just might pull it off. Japan is very rapidly becoming more accepting of those who are openly gay, and was a year of extremely rapid progress for queer rights.
Letibee has plans to capitalize on this movement, and to hopefully undertake some good along the way.
Letibee is an online gathering place for Japan’s LGBT community, and they generate revenues not only by selling advertising to companies wishing to reach the queer community, but by providing consulting services to Japanese corporations who increasingly desire to understand how to better interact with their homosexual customers and employees.
The speed at which these changes are happening in Japan comes as no surprise to prolonged time listeners. We understand that, contrary to popular wisdom, Japan changes very quickly.
Koki&#;s an interesting guy, and I consider you’ll enjoy the interview.
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As a gay man in Japan, I have some experience in this, so let me deliver my 2 yen. First, there is no religious bias from most Japanese. Historically, many Japanese have been homosexual (some buddhist temples in Japan actually kept young men {even young boys at time, sadly} specifically because they were beautiful and the monks would have regular sexual encounters with them, and samurai often had relationships with their "squires" or "apprentices" {not sure what the Japanese word for that is} )according to some of the gay literature I have read here.
That said, there is a strong bias, not against same sex acts, but against a homosexual lifestyle, because it is not within the traditional Japanese lifestyle. A youth is expected to move to school, get a employment, get married, have kids, and support the family by doing so. Someone who falls outside of that pattern is instantly regarded with suspicion and even contempt by many traditional Japanese. Obviously, a homosexual relationship and lifestyle falls well outside that pattern.
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