Photos © 2025 “Blue Boy Trial” Film Partners In 1969, a verdict was delivered in a criminal trial that resulted in a moratorium on GRS in Japan for the next three decades [*]. The trial involved an intersection between medical ethics, prostitution, police power, and eugenics. It became known as Continue Reading
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Queer East; a snapshot review of the boundary-pushing film festival
A shot from Diwata, a nature spirit is dancing, wearing an ornate golden crown headdress, long pointed golden nails, long brown hair. Flowing from her hands and crown is translucent lace, that’s creamy white. In the background is a waterfall and forest Queer East is a film festival that is Continue Reading
Compilation of Protests and Actions Against the Supreme Court
With the news of the Supreme Court Ruling. There has been a large raft of protests that have been announced all over the country, and it is very difficult to keep track of all the events. We have compiled a list of all the protests we can find. We will try Continue Reading
Japan’s Transgender Treatment Guidelines Receive Update
Japan’s Society of Psychiatry and Neurology (JSPN) finalized the 5th edition of their treatment guidelines for gender incongruence (formerly gender identity disorder) on August 21 and released them the following week on the Society’s website as well as on that of the newly renamed Japanese Society of Gender Incongruence (JSGI, Continue Reading
Trans activists scramble up building to save banner from government theft.
As employees were returning from their extended bank holiday weekend, activists were anxiously waiting. Knowing that the staff at the Department of Education would likely do something to disrupt their protest. At half 9, their fears had been realised. Earlier on the 27th August at 6am, the Trans Kids Deserve Continue Reading