Pink Japan?
 

Well, theres no easy way to ask this, so i'm just gonna come out* with it.

Hows Japan on the whole 'gay' issue? My partner and I always travel together and no problems yet, even in islamic countries, i dont specificly hide who i am but i'm not the flag waving variety either.

I know Japan is strong on manners and being polite, and if it saves causing any bother then i dont mind pulling out the 'just friends' card.



*hehehehehe

I don't know,I guess there's discrimination anywhere,but in Japan I guess it's not too much.I'm not sure tough.Anyway,good luck for you and your partner!

...Gays r hated in Japan...I learned dat from my parents....trust me they know...cuz they were born in japan

from what iv gathered, being gay in japan is still a bit underground, but i think people are becoming a bit more aware of it and its coming above ground. you shouldnt have any trouble though

They are also old and out of date, what about the now generation?

Anyone who hates gays is ignorant imo.
Who cares if you're gay, if someone don't like it fuck 'em! (not litterally >.>)

although it is not that open like the western countries, it is still frowned upon. But there are lots of gay in Japan. But they don't flaunt it, except for some.

because pink is considered as a feminin colour and guys who show their admiration for pink are thought of as gay because they love pink, so it is said that gay japanese people obsess with pink when they go to japan and get tons of pink items that are ment for the girls....

In general, no one really cares. One of my husband`s coworkers is gay, and is very open with his boyfriend. Also, two of his classmates over the years were gay, and no one even bullied them. Apparently there was some friendly teasing, but nothing cruel.

People won`t be upset or discriminatory unless you`re not following the normal rules of behavior - straight couples usually don`t go around doing public displays of affection.

All in all, I would say homosexuality is a LOT more accepted in Japan than in a lot of other countries. There is actually a history of if being accepted here, and famous figures in history are recognized as being gay or bisexual.

If that weren`t the case, do you really think there would be so much anime/manga with those sort of themes?

I know, I thought this was going to be about hostess clubs and sopu parlors. Like the city I live in has the infamous "Pink Street" which is full of such places of ill repute.

I am in agreement with the others on this, no one cares.

No, it doesn`t.

It basically means "no real point", but only in that specific context.

Don't get me wrong, i LOVE JAPAN, and plan on moving there, but I have this theory that every Asian person is at least bi...... don't get mad, but for the most part it's true... look at Gackt and HYDE..... I'm not putting them down, I love their music, but Gackt has been quoted talking about his "bi"ness... he said "I have the ability ot tell when a man is beautiful, but sexually, I need a woman"....
Now, how can being Gay/Bi be frowned upon when two of the most famous well-known people are hot for each otehr....lol

Wrong, it depends from person to person not race to race. Unless you have some gay gene or brought up to be gay.
Like I said before, if you're gay don't concern yourself about what others think. Just respect their feelings and don't snog your partner in the middle of Shinjuku. It will be fine. =\

I don't thinking a man being able to appreciate the looks or beauty of another man is at all homosexual, women do it all the time "Oh, she looks pretty" etc.

Personally, I have a bit of a bad habit for openly expressing when I think a guy is good looking, and have been called gay for it a few times.

In Japan, I think it's more acceptable than in Western countries, but why should you worry anyway, you are who you are and anyone who discriminates you for that is just a bigot.

To be honest, I could rant on about how society affects us and the media and how a lot of it is because of religion and how we should all denounce religion and re-write the status quo.

But I'm busy so I'll save that for another time.

Meh...im just basing my judgement from my parents lol

I think its an english term using pink to mean gay, like when companies aim something specifically at the gay market they are trying to get the 'pink pound'. i dunno it is a bit silly.. originally i suppose it would be from when the natzis tattoo'd pink triangles on the gay men to distinguish them.

Thanks for all the informative replies, really usefull!

I have heard of an area called Shinjuku Ni-Chome... does anyone know anything about this??

I'm not gay and I say/think men can be attractive. I say it if I want to, people don't call me gay for it but if they do... "yeah so?" shuts 'em all up. :D

It`s an area with gay bars, gay clubs, gay houses of prostitution, and gay baths... Then there are the new half clubs, etc.

Is it aimed more at gay men than women?

I read on a website that its very 'members only' and strangers, especially foreign ones are not welcome.
Could you recommend anywhere? or put me in touch with someone that could?

I myself am 100% straight, so I don`t really know any details...
I have driven past multiple gay-baths, aimed at men, in this area but I don`t really know of anything for women. I recall there being a television show on where they visited somewhere like that, so they definitely exist.

I think the thing is, with ni-chome and other like places - they`re almost exclusively for hooking up. If you`re here with your partner it might just be better to go around normally. You don`t have to hide out or anything. You could even walk around all day arm in arm, and I doubt anyone would think anything of it.

I am not sure if this is true to all gay bars/sauna/bath all over Japan, but this establishment won't allow straight people inside on there regular days and especially if there is an event. One reason is that, they don't want to offend the straight ones :D. I think it has nothing to do with being foreigners. Both local and foreigners aliked if straight are banned from this establishment. Although some do welcome straight on off-peak days , usually sunday, when there is no event and usually the place is empty . I was able to get in to a gay bar ( but not in Shinjuku ) , because it was a sunday.

Although, when I read the poster on the establishment, I noticed that it was only referring to women, so I think basically straight guys are welcomed:ywave:

What do you think of Razor Ramen Hard Gay Fooooooo~!?
Since he is like the Japanese Ambassador for Gayness haha even though he has a wife and kids...

out of all the times ive been 2 japan ive only seen 1 gay (well lesbian) couple..
lol hav u guys eva heard of sum1 called kabachan?

yes , Kabachan? he is gay :D ( obviously)

about HG ( hard gay), I don't like him. I think he is stupid :D

...I don't like you anymore ¬__¬ Fooooo~!

wats Hard Gay?

YouTube him, funniest shit you'll ever see!

that's your problem , not mine.. but still I don't like HG... i never did, and I never will :p

U seem to not like alot of people

was this directed to me??? :confused: :D

if so, I think this is the first time i openly announce that I do not like someone.. who are the other that I don't like?? :D :cool:

Yeah,why we have to consider only the opposite gender attractive?Beauty is beauty.

lol youtube is the next google
anyway, i youtubed him and... he was kinda scary
ppl were running away from him lol

You will be converted...you will, you will.

Fuuuu~!!

I hearts Haaado Gei. :) Not even children are safe.