For those not familiar, Sanja Matsuri is part of Mikoshi season in Japan, a time in spring for parades, portable decorated shrines being carried through streets, joyful singing, and fantastic outfits.

A timely exhibition dissects the emergence of modern ideas about gender and sexuality—and the backlash against them.

The exhibition, which is open through 9 November, is the first major survey of Fujimoto’s work. At its core lies the concept ...

Two groundbreaking exhibitions in Chicago explore the shift in portrayals of same-sex attraction. They are being staged at a ...

Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students ...

From paintings of wide-eyed characters to quirky drawings, this blockbuster show of Yoshitomo Nara is a fulfilling offering.

The hometown of Ohtani Shohei has honored the Major League Baseball star and his dog "Dekopin" by creating a massive likeness of the pair in a rice paddy.

A same-sex partnership system in Japan first introduced by Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in 2015 is now available to 92.5 percent of the population, with implementation among local governments surging over the ...

The Museum of Science in Boston hosted a day of celebrations for Pride month that highlighted accomplishments in art and science by the LGBTQ+ community.

In an ideal world, LGBT+ couples should be able to take a look at the world map and book flights to wherever their hearts desire, but sadly things aren’t that simple.As of 2025, same-sex marriage is ...

The collaborative effort aims to produce an artwork that not only recounts the experiences of those impacted by the ban but also acknowledges their accomplishments and contributions to the RAF. Tovey, ...