Tokyo Pride Draws Thousands To Spotlight Important Year For LGBTQ Rights
June 8, 2026•
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The Japan Times reports that about 15,000 people braved rain over the weekend to march through central Tokyo, waving rainbow flags and calling for equality during Tokyo Pride 2026, as Japan’s LGBTQ+ community faces what advocates say could be a decisive year for legal rights.
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