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Osaka is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and personalities.
Known as the Nation’s Kitchen for its hearty food culture, Osaka is also Japan’s friendliest city and welcomes LGBTQ+ visitors with open arms.
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Global Pride in Osaka: Expo Pavilions Show Their Colors!
As Pride Month wraps up, we celebrate global LGBTQ+ solidarity on display at the World Expo here in Osaka.
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Osaka Celebrates Pride !
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB) celebrates Pride by showcasing the LGBTQ+ travel partners across Osaka!
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Watch now: experience Osaka's welcoming vibe for LGBTQ+ travelers
New promo video showcases the experiences and welcome that LGBTQ+ travelers can look forward to in Osaka
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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Japan
Interesting Cities to Visit in Japan
TOKYO
Tokyo is the capital, and main transport hub of Japan. On one hand it&#x;s a very modern city, with neon-lit skyscrapers, but on the other, it&#x;s very traditional with historic temples and palaces, like the Meiji Shinto Shrine and the Imperial Palace. Tokyo is also a foodie&#x;s paradise, with many small izakayas (small gastro pubs) and the world&#x;s largest fish market, Tsukiji. Shinjuku Ni-Chõme is where the city&#x;s gay bars and clubs can be found. It is adj for having the world&#x;s highest concentration, with over tiny gay bars crammed together in unassuming, unremarkable blocks. Some of the most famous include Arty Farty, Annex, FTM Bois Bar, Campy!, Aiiro, Dragon Men and Leo Lounge. Read more about Tokyo from Passport Magazine >>
KYOTO
Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, and was the former capital city until when it was moved to Tokyo. It has retained its regal charm, with beautiful temples and intricate gardens. The most notable are the Golden Temp
A Guide to Gay Bar Etiquette in Japan
Tokyo’s celebrated gay district, Shinjuku Ni-Chome, has one of the world’s highest concentrations of LGBT-friendly businesses. For the most part, it&#;s a place where first-timers can hang out without needing to worry too much about special customs or cultural knowledge.
Ni-Chome is used to tourists but, those who want to sneak into smaller, more local LGBT bars might discover some cultural practices surprising. In Japan, manners are everything, so here are some insider tips on what to expect when visiting LGBT bars off the beaten path, and how to get the most out of the experience.
Venturing away from westernized gay bars
Photo by: Alex Rickert Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, but sometimes you gotta venture into the unknown.
Most gay bars in tourist spots enjoy Ni-Chome or Doyamacho in Osaka mimic American-style bars that feature large shot bars, dance music and dark atmospheres where customers of various sexes, genders, sexualities and identities can drink and make merry. You can certainly discover these kinds of bars, esp