 Gay and Lesbian Japan Listings: websites, bars, clubs and useful phone numbers.
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Gay/Lesbian Websites
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Most gay/lesbian related websites in Japan are in Japanese. Here are the most worthwhile and frequently updated sites in English:
 JguyUSguy with webcam chat room for members. - A well-established Japan-based bi-lingual site for all ages full of gay-related information, links, and very lively message boards. Run by a US-Japanese couple. Constantly updated. Reasonably priced membership required for full usability.
 Utopia Japan - A wealth of useful information about the gay and lesbian scenes in Japan, especially on gay and lesbian bars throughout Japan.
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 Gay Japan News - A primarily Japanese gay and lesbian news site, but with an English section.
 Out Japan - "A place for LGBT people and their friends." A bi-lingual brand new comprehensive networking site for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people in Japan.
 Homodachi with chat room for members. - A new site for guys trying to hook up in Japan. User-friendly crystal-clear design, lots of pix of hot guys. A fun way to find out about who's out there and make yourself, and your inclinations, clearly known. (A play on the Japanese word for friend: tomodachi.)
 Naked Tokyo - Naked Japanese male celebrities revealed, onsen photos and pics from Japanese naked festivals. This blog is intended for adults who appreciate Japanese male beauty. Daily tantalizing updates!
Queer Samurai Japan for Gay Youth - An amateur site with interesting historical information about homosexuality in Japan, albeit in imperfect English. Excellent list of links for further reading.
BJC's Gay Life - An amateur, primarily Kansai orientated, site with interesting news and insights into gay Japan.
Some foreigner-friendly bars and clubs(Addresses being notoriously difficult to find, please check bar websites for map where possible.)
Tokyo gay bars and clubs (foreigner friendly) Tokyo never sleeps, and neither does its gay scene: alive and well on any day of the week. Centered on Shinjuku ward's 2-chome (pronounced 'nee-cho-may') district, there are nevertheless places to find other men or women throughout the city. Read more...
Yokohama gay bars and clubs (foreigner friendly) The city of Yokohama is virtually an extension of Tokyo and as such is seriously overshadowed. While most Yokohama boys and girls go to Shinjuku 2-chome - or elsewhere in Tokyo - for the weekend, there is a small local scene. Read more...
Osaka gay bars and clubs
Osaka gay/lesbian bar
Lupu (1F, Kansai-Chuo Building, Doyama-cho 15-2, Kita-ku, Osaka. Tel.06-6311-6700)
A relaxing, welcoming 'neighborhood' atmosphere for both lesbian and gay. Great place to start the evening. 6-7pm happy hour.
Nagoya gay bars and clubs
Nagoya gay/lesbian bar
The Metro Club - "The Metro Club" is an International Gay and Lesbian Dance Party on the second Saturday of every month in Sakae, at Club Wall. "Well-known, long-running, (since 1993) fun and friendly party!"
Gay/Lesbian useful telephone numbers
Tokyo English Life Line 03-5774-0992 (9am-4pm, 7pm-11pm)
HIV & Human Rights English Info
Tokyo 03-5259-0256 (Saturdays only, 11am-2pm)
Osaka 0720-43-4105 (Saturday only 1pm-6pm)
AIDS helpline 0120-04-88-40 (freedial)
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