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.

While my bank balance doesn't allow me to visit anytime soon, the next best thing is to pore over the beautiful objects and ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

While there are some staple destinations known for their LGBT+ scenes, Aidy Smith uncovers some lesser-known gems around the world where queer culture is thriving in 2025 ...

Tan’s Ascent is a reminder of Van Gogh’s passion for Japanese prints. As the Pola exhibition so vividly expresses, Japanese artists have in turn fallen in love with Van Gogh.

Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers.

Japan’s art market has outperformed the global industry over the past five years, according to a new report from art economist Clare McAndrew. While global sales ticked up just 1 percent from ...

This exhibition highlights both iconic and lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture through paintings and ceramics from the Freer Gallery of Art Collection. Learn about Japanese art with a focus on ...

From the electrifying drag scene in Manila to tranquil Nepalese mountaintops, these are some of the most exciting destinations for LGBTQ travel in Asia.