- Hosts Trans Day twice a month
- Clothing swaps
- Additional smaller events throughout the month
- Provides safe spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Hosts Interlink groups for LGBTQ+ people with cultural or language minority identities (English and Chinese support)
They also provide some handbooks for LGBTQ Life in Japan, with more in depth information found here
Pride House offers two additional counselling services: Wraparound for youth under the age of 24, and LGBTQ+ Life Support Center both in Person and online
Nijiiro Diversity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in workplaces and society. Established in 2013, it was the first NPO in Japan to address LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace. They aim to bridge the gaps facing the LGBTQ+ community in Society here in Japan.
- Events & exchanges in Tokyo
- Provides resource lists for LGBTQ+ individuals all over Japan.
- Online Events and Workshops
- Provides educational materials and run a Q & A service via LINE. - Nijiiro Q LINE Support
As this organization is based in Osaka, even more in-person resources are available there, however there also have a great deal of online resources available for people all over Japan.
- Provides resource lists for Japan
- Includes LGBTQ+ friendly legal consult
Much of this information is only available in Japanese, so we recommend using the google translate extension in order to more easily access updated details.
- Offers various employment opportunities & career support for LGBTQ individuals
- Resources for LGBTQ+ individuals in Japan
- Community Events
- Education & Advocacy
- Additional resource centre for teachers that want to be an LGBTQ+ ally: Ally Teacher's School
More information can be found through their website!
- Provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals
- Plans to offer internships in the future
- Community planned collaboration projects
- Coordinates public initiatives and events
Most information is available in Japanese.
- Some free and paid options for confidential support both online and in person: TELL Counselling
- Phone support for mental health crises and emotional distress: Lifeline (Crisis Hotline)
- Professional therapy (online and in-person) for individuals, couples, and families.
- Outreach & Workshops – Mental health awareness programs for schools, workplaces, and communities.
- LGBTQ+ Support – Resources and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Monday 10:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 16:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday 10:00 – 22:00
Friday 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday 16:00 – 22:00
Sunday 16:00 – 22:00
Service is available in Japanese, English, Tagalog, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Vietnamese, Nepali, Indonesian and the other languages. The available languages vary depending on time.
- Provides resources to overcome addiction and opportunities to speak with addiction professionals.
- Provides additional resources for Health, self-help groups including LGBTQ+ specific groups, medical clinics, and more!
This resource has not been fully confirmed for English service availability.
- Hormonal Treatments Available
- While the front desk staff only speaks Japanese, Dr. Katsumi Harima speaks both English and Japanese
- Treatment for mental illnesses such as depression, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, Schizophrenia and more.
- Documents available in English and Japanese
- National Health Insurance Accepted
While the website is only in Japanese, using the google translate extension may help you navigate it.
- Focused on providing support and information on the topic of HIV/AIDS
- Provide additional resources and consultation desks.
- Provides an evening hotline for HIV for homosexual individuals specifically: +81-03-5386-1575 (Updated information may be found in their site)
- Tokyo HIV/AIDS Telephone Consultation (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Commisioned)
03-3227-3335 Mon-Fri 12:00-21:00 Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 14:00-17:00
- Counselling for HIV positive people, their partners and families, and those awaiting the results of pending/confirmatory tests
Positive Line (Minitsery of Health, Labour and Welfare commissioned project) 0120-02-8341 Mon-Sat 13:00-19:00
Thursday 15:00-18:00: HIV positive counselors are available)
Face to face consulation (online available)
03-3361-8964 (resevation desk) Mon Tue, Thur, Fri 12-19
- Information about clinics to get Post potential HIV exposure pills