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Events and parties during Tokyo Pride 2026
The 2026 Tokyo Pride parade and festival are complemented by several events and parties during Pride Month
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Your guide to Tokyo's best lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender events, clubs and bars
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Queer community space NamNam is closing – a fundraiser is underway to save it
With its current lease expiring in October 2026, the not-for-profit org is looking to raise at least ¥3.5 million for its next move
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8 LGBTQ+ vendors in Tokyo who could use your support
From handbags to plushies, these queer creatives have got the goods
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Meet the drag queens saving the planet, one show at a time
Tokyo's Queens for a Cause has raised over ¥1 million for environmental causes with its performances
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Meet some of Tokyo's hottest go-go boys
Get to know a few of our favourite performers on a more personal level
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Tokyo's best LGBT bars and clubs
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Campy! Bar
First-time visitors to Shinjuku Ni-chome, Tokyo's famous gay district, could do far worse than shimmying into this ooh-la-la joint run by celebrity...
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Cocolo Cafe
Ideal for a late-night rendezvous, this café and restaurant is a popular LGBT hangout that gets points for its 18 different kinds of tea, Vietnamese coffee and...
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Aisotope Lounge
Shinjuku Ni-chome's newest club opened in April 2012 on the site formerly occupied by Geisha. Aisotope Lounge is run by the company behind Arch and Alamas...
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Arty Farty
This bar with a dancefloor offers DJs on weekends (when it often shares the fun with its sister venue, The Annex) and mint-flavoured beer any time. Arty Farty...
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Alamas Cafe
'Alamas' means diamond in the Thai language, but this chill café on Shinjuku Ni-chome's main drag exudes more of a Balinese vibe with its hip ethnic decor and...
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About 10.6% of Japan identifies as LGBTQ+ in 2026, survey suggests
The 'LGBTQ+ Survey 2026' showed an increase not only in the percentage of queer people in the country, but also a rise in support for the queer community
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‘You are not alone’ – Tokyo Trans March organiser Tomato Hatakeno shares her message for the trans community
This year is the march’s fifth iteration, taking place November 22
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The best happy hours in Ni-chome
Bar-hopping in Ni-chome? Start your evening early and take advantage of these drink deals
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