🇯🇵 AsiaEast Asia
Japan Gay Travel Guide
LGBT Legal Civil Unions Safety: 8/10
Growing acceptance with vibrant scene in Tokyo and Osaka. Partnership certificates in some cities.
Highlights:
- • Tokyo Rainbow Pride
- • Vibrant scene in Shinjuku Ni-chome
125,100,000 People
2 Cities
6 Venues
68% Acceptance
Legal Status & Rights
Same-Sex Relations
Legal
Same-sex sexual activity is legal and has never been criminalized.
Marriage Equality
Not Legal
Civil Unions
Recognized
Domestic Partnership
Not Available
Joint Adoption
Not Allowed
Legal Gender Recognition
Allowed (since 2004)
Protection & Anti-Discrimination
Employment Protection
Not Protected
Housing Protection
Not Protected
Hate Crime Protection
Not Protected
Constitutional Protection
Not Protected
Additional Rights & Services
Openly Serve in Military
Not Protected
Blood Donation
Restricted
Conversion Therapy Ban
Not Protected
LGBT Organizations Legal
Protected
Age of Consent
16 years Equal for all
Prostitution
Illegal
Illegal but widely tolerated in various forms
Safety Information
8/10
Safety Score
Travel Safety
Police Protection
Moderate
Social Climate
Public Acceptance68%
Pride Celebrations
This country hosts Pride events
Country Information
Capital:Tokyo
Currency:JPY (Â¥)
Languages:Japanese, English
Population:125,100,000