LGBT Tokyo Then and Now

LGBT Tokyo Then and Now


180 Minutes
$ 120

Destinations Covered

Japan
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Shinjuku: Something for everyone

Shinjuku: Something for everyone

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Asakusa at night

Asakusa at night

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Nightscapes abound.

Nightscapes abound.

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Enjoying drinks al fresco, complete with a Shinto torii (gate).

Enjoying drinks al fresco, complete with a Shinto torii (gate).

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Shinjuku transforms with the sun setting.

Shinjuku transforms with the sun setting.

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Tiny tributaries of colorful bars.

Tiny tributaries of colorful bars.

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Rated PG for "Properly Gay".

Rated PG for "Properly Gay".

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We have a few places to choose from for some local eats and a drink.

We have a few places to choose from for some local eats and a drink.

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Behind every stoic Japanese businessman face there is a secret, thus one aspect of "honne tatemae," which loosely translates to something along the lines of keeping the publicly acceptable face forward, and the true face within. This, combined with Japanese culture's general disdain for public affection, might make Tokyo seem to not have as vibrant an LGBT presence as hoped. Worry not: In a city as big as Tokyo, there is of course a thriving gay scene -- if you know where to look. Tonight, you'll not only see Japan's largest gayborhood, Shinjuku 2-chome, but Asakusa in the evening as well. You'll also get a solid primer in Japanese gay society, both past and present. We'll stop along the way for a local Japanese meal (veg options available), and a couple of drinks too. Get ready for a well-rounded adventure into the heart of homosexuality in Japan, led by a friendly native (or equivalent) speaker of your selected language who knows what it means to be gay in Japan.

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Japan's drinking age is 20 years.

Inclusions

  • 2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup (please inquire -- this may be available for an additional charge upon request)
  • Transportation (you'll need 270 yen for the one subway ride we take)

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