This list of resources were passed out by the Stonewall presenters from STONEWALL AJET, a group who provides support to LGBQT JETs who live in Japan. Soon, volunteers from the organization will be hosting a website here: xxxxxxx
Until the Stonewall website gets up and running, I'll keep these resources on my page for your reference.
Stonewall (English)
Stonewall AJET FACEBOOK Page
Also, see Old Stonewall, go to Download files and inside is an extremely useful guide, a little out of date but still freaking handy! Just open it up with Adobe, and make sure you download it before Aug. 31st, when the site goes down... Enjoy!
Stonewall google forum, Be sure to download the old, yet extremely helpful guidebook, which has a list of Gay bars/resources all around the country
Mixi (Japanese)
(gay/bi men’s mixi. Ask for an invite from Willie.j.inman@gmail.com
Mixi
There are many women's groups here too. You can ask for the women's invite from me, axlelaser@gmail.com
Utopia (both) Utopia Gay Japan resources
Gay in Japan (Japanese) Japanese website about gay life
Gaynet Gaynet
Ageha Club in Tokyo (largest gay event in Japan. Held about four times per year.)
Ageha, look for the gay nights in the calendar section
Nagoya Metro Club, once a month gay nights Nagoya Metro Club There is also a Metro Club in Kyoto.
Tokyo Pride Website Tokyo Pride
It is usually held in August, however this year, it will not be held.
“All about Japan homosexual” (Detailed lifestyle information in Japanese.) All about Japan Homosexual
QUEER JAPAN Book information Queer Japan
Sapporo Rainbow March Annual event in Sapporo, Hokkaido. 3rd Sunday of September (Japanese) Sapporo Pride
Kansai Rainbow Parade Osaka, October (Japanese)
Kansai (osaka) Pride
This event will be held this year, and is one of the biggest of the JET get-togethers for Stonewall members. Information will be posted to Stonewall group soon.
EXPLOSION Gay parties in Osaka (Japanese text only) EXPLOSION hosts a giant party during the weekend of the parade
Kansai Queer Film Festival: Sept and Oct, Osaka and Kyoto. Kansai Queer Film Festival
AIDS helpline: 0120-04-8840 Tokyo English Life Line: 03-5774-0992 (9am-4pm, 7pm-11pm)
HIV & Human Rights English Info: 03-5259-0256 (Tokyo- Saturdays 11am-2pm) 07-2043-4105 (Osaka- Saturdays 1pm-6pm)
Just in case you want some support from a professional:Professional Support
Rainbow Shoppers: Gay novelty shop with lots of items with quick delivery. (Japanese and English)
For the boys:
Iphone apps: Grindr (English)
Grindr Information
G2 (Japanese) G2
Jack’d (English) – iTunes store (free!)
Boyahoy (English) – iTunes store (free!)
Websites:
Gclick (Japanese) Gclick
gay.com (click on Japan room)
Jguys (Japanese/English)
Kiss Japan (Japanese/English)
Manhunt (Japanese/English)
Mensnet (Japanese)
Shibuya Gay bar has a list/map of gay bars in Shibuya
Bar Finder in Osaka and Kansai (good for bars in Osaka and Kansai)
Magazines: Badi (extensive club and event listings in Japanese.) “Kansai Time Out” (available in most bookstores).
For the girls:
Iphone apps:
Qrusher (English) Qrusher, the gaydar app for iPhone
Spindle (Japanese) Spindle, another gaydar app for iPhone Though most girls post in Japanese, there are more participants using it in Japan.
Websites:
Bianbian (Japanese) BianBian, a social network for Lez girls (ask Lauren for an invite!)
Tokyo Wrestling (English) Tokyo Wrestling: News and Updates about lez life in Japan
LOUD (lesbians with undeniable drive) LOUD website
Dykenet (English) Dykenet registration: an email list of many Dykes in Japan, a place to go to seek information from women living in Japan. This is a great resource from everything from finding friends and girls living in your area, to asking questions about gay life in Japan.
Novianovia.com (Japanese)
(Japanese) Lists some lesbian bars in certain areas, but a little out of date Carmilla
one of the only sex shops in Japan run by women for women Love Piece Club
Candy Strap, bar scene in Nagoya Candy Strap
Some girl’s only events in Tokyo:
Goldfinger Girls Party in Tokyo
Grand Panache Girls Party in Tokyo
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