Tokyo Pride 2025 aims to promote rights of sexual minorities
Tokyo Pride 2025, organized by a Tokyo-based NPO, got underway in Yoyogi Park in Shibuya Ward on Saturday. The event coincides with Pride Month celebrations in Japan, which aims to boost the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
About 180 groups, including universities, companies and LGBTQ+ groups, are taking part in the two-day event, showcasing their activities and programs.
Students from Ryukoku University in Kyoto asked attendees how they felt about the current situation surrounding sexual minorities.
They had to identify one of three categories -- expectation, anxiety and anger -- and leave a message.
On stage, pairs of women engaged in ballroom dancing which is traditionally danced by a man and a woman.
One participant said while the LGBTQ issue seemed sensitive, learning about it at this event was fun.
Pride Parade, one of features on Sunday, is scheduled to start at noon with people from the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters taking part.
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